Kia plans to sell aftermarket fender options to address early criticism of the Tasman’s polarizing exterior design
The Kia Tasman will debut on October 29, but its design has already faced criticism. The CEO of Kia Australia confirmed that a fender flare add-on will be available at launch. The company may also offer the option of body-colored fenders, reducing the visual impact. Kia ’s first-ever pickup truck, the Tasman, is on the verge of being officially unveiled, but the grumbles about its boxy fender design have already started making the rounds.
Body-Colored Options There’s also speculation that Kia might offer body-colored fender alternatives—an option that could go a long way in making the stock units appear more integrated into the overall design. In fact, Kia's latest teaser of a blacked-out Tasman effectively hides the cladding, offering a glimpse of how the truck could look with more cohesive styling. Kia’s debut into the midsize pickup segment is serious business, and the Tasman will ride on a ladder-frame chassis.
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