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Specifications
Motors
The below kW & Nm figures are either estimates or taken from their applications in passenger vehicles. Should a particular motor be used, they would be tuned for use in a utility vehicle, most likely favouring torque.
- 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel (150kW/500Nm) – Confirmed!
- 3.0-litre turbo-diesel i6 (204kW / 588Nm)
- 2.5-litre turbo-petrol (210kW/422Nm) – Confirmed!
- 3.3-litre turbo-petrol V6 (270kW / 500Nm) – Spotted in testing!
- Single (150kW / 350Nm) or dual (283kW / 600Nm) electric motors
Interior
- Sporty, leather bucket seats with a mesh headrest
- Utilitarian design with tough-looking door handles and A-pillar grab handles
- Black headlining, carpet, and… everything else
- T-bar gear shifter, 4WD switch, and push-start button all mounted in centre-console



Exterior
- Black, alloy, 6 lug rims wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain tyres
- Folding mirrors, parking sensors, and reverse camera
- Possibly the largest tub/bed of any mid-size dual-cab


Other
- 3.5-tonne braked towing & 1-tonne payload
- GVM 3250kg & Tare 2270kg
- 8-speed automatic transmission (torque converter)
- Dual cab and single cab (no extra/king/space cab)
Kia Tasman News
Mules spotted as Hyundai Motor Group expands off-road lineup!
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Kia Manager Hints at EREV Truck for North America
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Kia Tasman drives pick-up in Korean ute popularity
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Kia releases last episode of Tasman R&D series!
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Kia Tasman ute to make debut at Saudi Arabian Motor Show in October
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Kia Tasman features hidden reference to Australia
Despite prototypes of the 2025 Kia Tasman being tested in Australia and overseas for nearly eight months, a subtle ‘Easter Egg’ has only just been discovered on the ute. Images have surfaced online showing the Tasman with small,…
Kia releases video of Tasman wading test
https://youtu.be/05qcRykoMNQ
Kia Tasman design details revealed after being spotted in Europe and Australia’s Stockton Sand Dunes
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Kia releases video series showing Tasman R&D after the ute was spotted in Spain
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Will Kia produce a Tasman-based Prado & Everest rival?
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Kia Tasman ute spotted testing the Stinger’s 3.3L Twin-Turbo V6 engine!
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Kia releases video showing 3 hidden ute models
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Why you’ll love Kia’s hybrid ute
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Kia’s full-sized EV ute spied in America
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Kia Tasman ute teaser reinforces Australian foundation, showroom models to be displayed by Christmas
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Kia Tasman ute interior revealed in leaked video
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Kia confirms two electric utes, expected in 2026
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Kia releases new Tasman ute advert, seeks expression of interest
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