What surprised the CarExpert team the most in 2024
This year has brought many surprises, but not all of them are pleasant. In the automotive space, there's a lot going on in Australia in 2024, and 2025 looks no different. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, here’s a quick rundown of what each member does: car expert Editorial surprised by 2024. Hundreds of new car deals are now available through CarExpert. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Paul Maric: Kia Tasman design Styling is entirely subjective, but I think the direction Kia has taken with the Tasman is ambitious and brave in a way. Kia Tasman But even more surprising is their choice of drivetrain. It entered the field significantly behind its main rivals and offers no compelling on-paper reason to buy it ahead of those rivals. Maybe Kia is following a value proposition and will price the Tasman based on some value proposition in China. But the interior tech…
Kia says buyers are bracing for Tasman controversy
Kia will start delivering the Tasman next year, targeting markets including Australia, South Korea and Africa. The company said it receives up to 60 expressions of interest in Tasman Australia every day. The brand aims to achieve annual sales of 20,000-25,000 vehicles in Australia, hoping to capture 10% of the market segment. The Kia Tasman has sparked a lot of debate since its recent debut, and much of it has to do with its looks. In a segment where most of its rivals look pretty conventional, Kia adopted a more exotic design theme for its first pickup truck, and received its fair share of criticism for it. However, the company says consumers are embracing the fun styling. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); Speaking to members of the Australian media recently, Kia's local marketing general manager Dean Norbiato said surveys about the Tasman released since its…
Does Hyundai need its own version of the Kia Tasman?
New Hyundai pickup truck could be tougher and more capable than Santa Cruz, mostly thanks to Kia's ladder-frame chassis go through Brad Anderson 12 hours ago Styling elements from the Hyundai Kona and Santa Cruz suit the new pickup truck well. Kia will offer the Tasman with a 2.5-litre petrol engine and a 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine. The Kia Tasman has caused quite a stir since its recent reveal to the world, with its unique design making it stand out from the crowd of pickup trucks. Only time will tell whether Kia's move into trucks is a good idea, but Tasman inspired a designer to imagine what a modern model could look like. It's worth noting that Hyundai has yet to commit to producing a Tasman-based pickup truck. In the United States, it already sells the Santa Cruz, although it's more lifestyle-focused than the Kia and less rugged. Still, Hyundai could undoubtedly tap Kia on the shoulder and borrow the Tasman's…
Kia Tasman SUV to be Toyota 4Runner rival
Would you like it if Kia entered the truck-SUV market with the new Tasman? Kia's Tasman mid-size pick-up truck has inspired digital renderings of a rugged SUV sibling. The model is comparable to the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Isuzu MU-X. Kia has no plans to launch further versions of the Tasman in the foreseeable future. If success is measured by the noise a new product makes, then Kia's Tasman is off to a great start. As the Korean brand enters the pickup truck market, let's be honest, its design cannot be ignored. Whether you think it's bold or downright divisive, Tasman's unapologetic and polarizing look has done its job - get people talking. The same unique look inspired digital artists, who immediately imagined a hypothetical version of the SUV. In fact, we have two different takes on what the Kia Tasman SUV will look like, brought to life by rendering artists Theophilus Chin and Nikita Chuyko. Both envisioned…
Will Kia’s Tasman accessories make you forget its weird looks?
Kia has launched the Tasman with a range of optional accessories. The carmaker believes "customization is at the heart of the Tasman's appeal". Some accessories might enhance the pickup's unconventional appearance. The Kia Tasman has been one of the most polarizing launches of the year thanks to its unconventional, surprising styling. In addition to its global debut, Kia has introduced a suite of optional extras for the midsize truck designed to improve functionality and appeal - or so they claim. But do these extras really make the Tasman more attractive to skeptical buyers? Let's take a look at them. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP") { adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The automaker has confirmed it will offer a total of 13 accessory products for its first pickup truck. These include four different bed accessory configurations, two styles of side steps and a set of beadlock wheels. A closer…
Kia Tasman pickup truck launched globally with two units
After months of teasing, Kia has launched its first C-segment pickup truck, the Tasman. The pickup truck will first hit the Korean market in the first half of 2025, followed by Australia, the Middle East and Africa. Kia's first pickup truck features "purposeful design" and an "ultra-spacious and comfortable cabin," with "best-in-class convenience features" and two powertrain options under the hood. Speaking of, the Tasman comes with a 2.5-liter petrol engine and a 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine. The former produces 277bhp and 421Nm of peak torque, while the latter produces 207bhp and 441Nm. Power is transmitted through a six-speed manual gearbox or an eight-speed automatic gearbox, depending on the market. In terms of performance, the gasoline version of the Tasman accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in 8.5 seconds, and the diesel version accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in 10.4 seconds. Top speed for both versions is 185 km/h. Also read: Kia's global sales fell 1.9% year-on-year in the third…
2025 Kia Tasman: 5 things you need to know
The midsize pickup truck will be launched in global markets including South Korea, Australia, Africa and the Middle East in 2025 Kia has launched the all-new Tasman, its first offering in the mid-size pick-up segment, taking on established rivals such as the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. With a focus on practicality and all-terrain capability, the new Kia combines a purposeful and highly customizable exterior design with a technology-filled cabin. The much-anticipated pickup truck will be launched in global markets in 2025, with petrol and diesel powertrain options. While we don't expect to see it on U.S. roads, here are five things you need to know about the Tasman. #1 Unconventional yet highly customizable exterior design The most talked about element of the new model is its appearance. Kia admits it chose a "novel aesthetic approach" in an attempt to move away from "the familiar form language that has dominated the pickup truck genre…
Kia Tasman pickup truck will make its world premiere in Jeddah on October 29
The Kia Tasman will use a body-on-frame architecture and will initially be sold in the Middle East, South Korea, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Kia's first C-class pickup truck, the Tasman, will make its world premiere at the 2024 Jeddah International Motor Show in Saudi Arabia on October 29. The announcement was made on social media without providing any further details. That being said, a clip accompanying the premiere date shows the Black Tasman driving through the desert without any disguise. Although vague, the teaser shows an upright front end made up of a square grille (with vertical slats), vertically stacked LED headlights, and dramatic fenders. There appear to be boxy wheel arches on the sides, while the rear fascia could have Kia lettering affixed to the tailgate. Part of the company's plan to launch 14 electric vehicles by 2027, the Kia Tasman is a midsize pickup truck targeting the Volkswagen Amarok, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max. Also…
When will the 2025 Kia Tasman be finally revealed?
this 2025 Kia Tasman It will debut at two world premiere events within two weeks, taking place simultaneously at the Jeddah Motor Show in Saudi Arabia and the Hobart Motor Show in Tasmania. Kia has yet to officially announce a release date for one of its biggest new models of 2024, but a Korean newspaper reported last month that the Tasman will be unveiled at the Saudi Arabian auto show, which runs from October 29 to November 2. Australian media are now also invited by Kia Australia to travel to the Apple Island later this month, coinciding with the Middle East event. "Please join us for the Australian premiere of a very exciting and highly anticipated new Kia product," the invitation reads. Hundreds of new car deals are now available through CarExpert. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. "That's all we can confirm at the moment, and an indication of how the event will…
Kia Tasman pickup truck may debut in Saudi Arabia
The Tasman will feature a body-on-frame construction and is expected to go on sale and deliveries in 2025. go through Brad Anderson September 26, 2024 06:59 The Kia Tasman will be sold in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Australia. The much-anticipated Toyota Hilux rival is expected to be launched with a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine. There is a possibility of a high-performance version to compete with the Ford Ranger Raptor. The Kia Tasman pickup truck is likely to celebrate its world debut at the Jeddah International Motor Show in Saudi Arabia from October 29 to November 2. While Saudi Arabia might sound a bit of an odd choice for Kia to launch such a major new model, the Tasman will be sold throughout the Middle East and the fact is that there are fewer and fewer major international motor shows where the car can be unveiled to the public. Deliveries of the Tasman will begin in 2025. Watch: New…
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