https://www.just4x4s.com.au/news-and-reviews/feature-kia-tasman-has-a-big-job-to-get-around-australia/1006895
We’re almost halfway through this year, which means the Kia Tasman launch could be under 12 months away. In just one year, you might be able to go test drive a shiny new Tasman at your local Kia dealer… That is, if it can stand up to scrutiny in this incredibly competitive ute market.
You would think Kia won’t go into this gun fight with the likes of the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50 and Mitsubishi Triton half-cocked. So that means a focus on key figures including the payload and braked towing capacity, power and torque output from a diesel turbo motor, deep tray with good tie down points that can take a Euro pallet, proper off-road ability via good ground clearance and angles, rear mechanical…
