Kia prices Tasman ute from $42,990

KIA AUSTRALIA has announced pricing for its highly anticipated Tasman dual-cab utlity, the 24-variant range available from July priced from $42,990 in two-wheel drive guise and topping-out at $74,990 for the four-wheel drive X-Pro range-topper.

The pricing compares favourably against dual-cab segment rivals including the Ford Ranger (from $43,290 - $77,640 in comparable trim) and Toyota HiLux (from $37,30 - $74,310 in comparable trim).

Five trimlines are available – S, SX, SX+, X-Line, and X-Pro – across two- and four-wheel drive configurations, all with a dual-cab body style (for now), and all powered by a turbocharged 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine producing 154kW/440Nm paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

All Tasman ute variants will be available with payload ratings exceeding 1000kg, the gross vehicle mass (GVM) listed at 3250kg across all variants, contributing to a gross combination mass (GCM) of 6200kg. Braked towing capacity is listed at up to 3500kg.

All Tasman variants are equipped as standard with an integrated trailer brake controller.

Dual-cab variants will also be offered with a reduced payload option, specifically aimed at meeting the criteria for novated lease buyers.

Kia lists the Tasman dual-cab’s load bed dimensions at 1512mm in length, 1572mm in width, and 540mm in height, quoting a VDA capacity of 1173 litres. An additional 45 litres of storage is offered under the rear seats, which offer slide and recline functions on X-Line and X-Pro grades.

The high-trim X-Line and X-Pro are further offered with a folding console table, and dual wireless smartphone charging pads.

Across the range, we find dual 12.3-inch instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a separate 5.0-inch screen for climate control functions. Connectivity highlights include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, and Kia Connect remote control functions. Over-the-air software updates are also part of the deal.

In addition to the features already listed, we find the Kia Tasman S (from $42,990 +ORC) offered as standard with 17-inch steel wheels (matching spare), front and rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, trailer sway control, keyless entry and ignition, LED cabin lighting, dual-zone climate control, and six-speaker sound.

SX grades (from $54,490 +ORC) add 17-inch alloy wheels, Terrain Mode (snow, sand and mud), safety power windows (front row), satellite navigation, highway driving assist (semi-autonomous driving), navigation-based cruise control, and electric folding wing mirrors.

For the SX+ (from $62,390 +ORC) we find 18-inch alloy wheels, LED fog lights, LED ambient cabin lighting, second-row vents, load bed liner, dual 240-volt power outlets, and a single wireless smartphone charging pad.

The penultimate X-Line grade (from $67,990 +ORC) adds a column-type gear shifter, paddle shifters, rear privacy glass, roof rails, second-row armrest, dual wireless smartphone charging pad, rear fender flare storage, parking collision avoidance assist, 360-degree camera system, blind-spot view monitor, projection-style LED headlights, heated front seats, and an eight-way powered driver seat.

Finally for the flagship Tasman X-Pro (from $74,990 +ORC), we find 17-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres, rear differential lock, X-Trek four-wheel drive mode, the addition of a Rock setting to the Terrain Mode system, ground view monitor, harman/kardon premium audio, fuel tank protection plate, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats (outboard), full LED ambient cabin lighting, a powered front passenger seat, sunroof, and off-road pages with steering direction, oil levels, and more.

The Kia Tasman will be offered in eight exterior colours across the line-up – Clear White, Steel Grey, Interstellar Grey, Aurora Black, Runway Red, Cityscape Green, Tan Beige, and Denim Blue – with the option of body coloured fender flares adding to the total number of Tasman variants of offer.

Inside, there is a choice of three two-tone interior trim choices available. The Tasman S and SX feature cloth upholstery, the SX+ combination cloth and artificial leather, and X-Line and X-Pro grades full artificial leather.

“The Tasman is by far Kia Australia's most anticipated model yet, reflecting the scale of Australia's ute market and the passion of these owners,” said Kia Australia chief executive officer Damien Meredith.

“We are confident the input from Kia Australia at each stage of its development, along with its competitive value and versatility, will make it a very strong contender in the local market.”

Dual-cab pick-up versions of the Kia Tasman will launch in July with cab-chassis variants to arrive “approximately one month later”. Single-cab-chassis models will join the range towards the end of 2025.

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*Pricing excludes on-road costs.