Kia Tasman rivaling Toyota Hilux revealed: See design, features, engine, specifications, mileage
Key highlights
- Kia Tasman pickup truck revealed globally at Jeddah International Motor Show
- Rivals popular trucks like Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger
- UAE launch possible by mid-2025
Shaking the competition among pickup trucks, Kia has revealed its mid-size pickup truck at the 2024 Jeddah International Motor Show. Called Kia Tasman, this upcoming pickup truck will take on the rivals like Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger in the international markets. Bound for UAE launch next year, learn all the details of the upcoming Kia Tasman truck in our detailed report below.
Moreover, you may also check out the best-quality used Kia cars and used SUV cars in the UAE with CARS24.
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Kia Tasman pickup truck - design and features
Breaking the radical design boundaries, the Kia Tasman has vowed to impress everyone on the road with its out-of-the-box styling. Based on a new platform, the Tasman has rugged and bulky body panels with touches of modern design like LED lights. The lights have been placed on the outer side at the front and rear so that the off-road usability could improve for customers. Moreover, it will be offered with a single cab and a double cab option as per customer needs.
Similarly, the bulky side panels have huge plastic claddings to provide protection during off-road driving. With a cargo bed of 41.4 cubic feet capacity, the payload that the Kia Tasman can pull ranges from 1 ton to 3.5 tons. Moreover, it has a high water-wading capacity of 31.5 inches, offering a practical ability to cross water crossings. Kia is offering options of 17-inch and 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tyres for better off-road experience.
The interiors of Tasman have also been designed keeping in mind of comfort and practicality. The dashboard has a single big panel with three screens - two screens of 12.3 inches for speedometer and infotainment, and a 5-inch screen for multi-info off-road data display. Kia also claims that Tasman has the widest and longest cabin with 30-degree reclining second-row seats. Other crucial features include leather upholstery, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless phone connectivity, wireless phone charging, electric seats, and more. Kia has also added an ADAS level 2 autonomous safety suite on Tasman.
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Kia Tasman - engine, specifications, mileage
For global markets, it will get a 2.5L turbo-petrol engine that generates a peak power output of 277 bhp and 422 Nm of peak torque. This engine will be offered with options of a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic gearbox. This engine can propel the Tasman pickup truck from 0-100 km/h in just 8.5 seconds, and it can reach a top speed of 185 km/h. The expected mileage of this engine will be in the likes of 9-11 km/l as per the driving conditions.
For rough-terrain markets like Africa and the Middle East, Tasman will be offered additional petrol and diesel engine options. The details of these engine options are currently unknown. Kia Tasman has been based on a ladder-frame chassis that is designed to withstand harsh off-road conditions and high payload capacity. At the front, it gets double wishbone suspension, while the rear gets a solid axle with leaf-spring suspension. Tasman has an electronically locking differential with multiple driving modes including - mud, sand, rock, and snow.
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Kia Tasman UAE launch date, price, rivals
At the 2024 Jeddah International Motor Show, Kia has revealed that Tasman pickup truck will be launched in the UAE by mid-2025. Considering that it will directly rival the Toyota Hilux in the UAE, we can safely assume that it will be priced above AED 110,000. However, its variants and engine options will differ the price once launched.
Our verdict
Kia models are amongst the most popular cars in the UAE. Additionally, the appetite for pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux and Toyota LC70 in the UAE is already high due to the extreme driving conditions. Kia Tasman could prove as a worthy option for customers looking for a reliable yet comfortable pickup truck in the UAE. However, there is still time for the launch of Kia Tasman in the UAE's car market. Tell us in the comments what you think about the Kia Tasman pickup truck.
Key highlights
- Kia Tasman pickup truck revealed globally at Jeddah International Motor Show
- Rivals popular trucks like Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger
- UAE launch possible by mid-2025
Shaking the competition among pickup trucks, Kia has revealed its mid-size pickup truck at the 2024 Jeddah International Motor Show. Called Kia Tasman, this upcoming pickup truck will take on the rivals like Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger in the international markets. Bound for UAE launch next year, learn all the details of the upcoming Kia Tasman truck in our detailed report below.
Moreover, you may also check out the best-quality used Kia cars and used SUV cars in the UAE with CARS24.
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Kia Tasman pickup truck - design and features
Breaking the radical design boundaries, the Kia Tasman has vowed to impress everyone on the road with its out-of-the-box styling. Based on a new platform, the Tasman has rugged and bulky body panels with touches of modern design like LED lights. The lights have been placed on the outer side at the front and rear so that the off-road usability could improve for customers. Moreover, it will be offered with a single cab and a double cab option as per customer needs.
Similarly, the bulky side panels have huge plastic claddings to provide protection during off-road driving. With a cargo bed of 41.4 cubic feet capacity, the payload that the Kia Tasman can pull ranges from 1 ton to 3.5 tons. Moreover, it has a high water-wading capacity of 31.5 inches, offering a practical ability to cross water crossings. Kia is offering options of 17-inch and 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tyres for better off-road experience.
The interiors of Tasman have also been designed keeping in mind of comfort and practicality. The dashboard has a single big panel with three screens - two screens of 12.3 inches for speedometer and infotainment, and a 5-inch screen for multi-info off-road data display. Kia also claims that Tasman has the widest and longest cabin with 30-degree reclining second-row seats. Other crucial features include leather upholstery, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless phone connectivity, wireless phone charging, electric seats, and more. Kia has also added an ADAS level 2 autonomous safety suite on Tasman.
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Kia Tasman - engine, specifications, mileage
For global markets, it will get a 2.5L turbo-petrol engine that generates a peak power output of 277 bhp and 422 Nm of peak torque. This engine will be offered with options of a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic gearbox. This engine can propel the Tasman pickup truck from 0-100 km/h in just 8.5 seconds, and it can reach a top speed of 185 km/h. The expected mileage of this engine will be in the likes of 9-11 km/l as per the driving conditions.
For rough-terrain markets like Africa and the Middle East, Tasman will be offered additional petrol and diesel engine options. The details of these engine options are currently unknown. Kia Tasman has been based on a ladder-frame chassis that is designed to withstand harsh off-road conditions and high payload capacity. At the front, it gets double wishbone suspension, while the rear gets a solid axle with leaf-spring suspension. Tasman has an electronically locking differential with multiple driving modes including - mud, sand, rock, and snow.
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Kia Tasman UAE launch date, price, rivals
At the 2024 Jeddah International Motor Show, Kia has revealed that Tasman pickup truck will be launched in the UAE by mid-2025. Considering that it will directly rival the Toyota Hilux in the UAE, we can safely assume that it will be priced above AED 110,000. However, its variants and engine options will differ the price once launched.
Our verdict
Kia models are amongst the most popular cars in the UAE. Additionally, the appetite for pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux and Toyota LC70 in the UAE is already high due to the extreme driving conditions. Kia Tasman could prove as a worthy option for customers looking for a reliable yet comfortable pickup truck in the UAE. However, there is still time for the launch of Kia Tasman in the UAE's car market. Tell us in the comments what you think about the Kia Tasman pickup truck.
