Kia's first pickup is the midsize Tasman designed to go up against the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.
, a live rear axle, rear leaf springs, and, depending on the market, will offer the choice of gas and diesel powertrains. Buyers will also be able to choose from manual and automatic transmissions, and single- and dual-cab bodies., which will only be offered with the automatic, in this case an 8-speed. Kia estimates 0-62 mph acceleration in 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 115 mph.. It will be offered with either the automatic or a 6-speed manual. Kia said the diesel requires 10.
The Tasman starts sales in the first half of 2025 in Kia's home market of Korea, before heading to markets in Africa and West Asia, plus Australia. A U.S. launch hasn't been ruled out but is unlikely unless production starts here, given the punitive tariffs placed on imported light trucks. Kia is instead expected to focus on anHigh-Res Gallery:
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