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The Kia Tasman.

One of the most demanding terrains in the world deserves its own. 

 

Enter the most Australian Kia ever developed. With dependability, hard work and Aussie ingenuity helping guide the journey.

 

Engineered with a robust drivetrain, powerful towing capability and a sturdy frame built to handle heavy payloads, the Tasman cab chassis ute is all about getting the job done.

 

Available in dual & single cab (coming soon) chassis configurations, with three choices of tray types.

Kia Tasman chassis top front view

Capability & Performance

New dog, old tricks.

Kia Tasman chassis tray types
Choose from a standard configuration of General Purpose Alloy, Heavy Duty Alloy and Heavy Duty Steel Trays.

Heavy Duty Steel Trays come with selectable colour options.
Kia Tasman chassis payload
With up to 1,185kg payload and a braked towing capacity of 3,500kg & 350kg tow ball mass rating, the Tasman is a proper one-tonne ute.
Kia Tasman driving front view
At the heart of the Tasman is a 2.2L turbo diesel engine featuring 154kW of power and 440Nm of torque, paired with a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission.
The integrated trailer brake control automatically applies the trailer brakes when you brake on the Tasman. Fine-tune the braking force with the positive & negative buttons.
Capability & Performance
New dog, old tricks.
Tray types
Kia Tasman chassis tray types
Choose from a standard configuration of General Purpose Alloy, Heavy Duty Alloy and Heavy Duty Steel Trays.

Heavy Duty Steel Trays come with selectable colour options.
Payload & Towing
Kia Tasman chassis payload
With up to 1,185kg payload and a braked towing capacity of 3,500kg & 350kg tow ball mass rating, the Tasman is a proper one-tonne ute.
Powertrain
Kia Tasman driving front view
At the heart of the Tasman is a 2.2L turbo diesel engine featuring 154kW of power and 440Nm of torque, paired with a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission.
Integrated trailer brake control
The integrated trailer brake control automatically applies the trailer brakes when you brake on the Tasman. Fine-tune the braking force with the positive & negative buttons.

Capability & Performance

Pick your path.

Kia Tasman chassis front & rear view
With the available selections Snow, Mud or Sand terrain modes, the Tasman can adapt to your current driving environments.
Kia Tasman 4WD switch
Pick-up X-Pro grade shown
Conveniently select the best 4x4 setting for the road conditions.

2H - Rear wheel drive for regular roads and highways
4A - Automatically adjusts power between the front and rear wheels for regular, wet and unsealed roads
4H - High range 4WD for muddy or snowy roads
4L - Low range 4WD for off-roading or towing when you need maximum power
Kia Tasman drive modes
Choose from Eco, Normal, Sport, MyDrive & Tow drive modes to suit your driving preferences.
Kia Tasman ladder frame chassis
Tasman Pick-up model shown
The Tasman is built upon a ladder frame platform, offering excellent durability and robustness.
Capability & Performance
Pick your path.
Terrain modes
Kia Tasman chassis front & rear view
With the available selections Snow, Mud or Sand terrain modes, the Tasman can adapt to your current driving environments.
4x4 mode switching
Kia Tasman 4WD switch
Pick-up X-Pro grade shown
Conveniently select the best 4x4 setting for the road conditions.

2H - Rear wheel drive for regular roads and highways
4A - Automatically adjusts power between the front and rear wheels for regular, wet and unsealed roads
4H - High range 4WD for muddy or snowy roads
4L - Low range 4WD for off-roading or towing when you need maximum power
Drive mode
Kia Tasman drive modes
Choose from Eco, Normal, Sport, MyDrive & Tow drive modes to suit your driving preferences.
Ladder frame platform
Kia Tasman ladder frame chassis
Tasman Pick-up model shown
The Tasman is built upon a ladder frame platform, offering excellent durability and robustness.
Kia Tasman screen
Pick-up X-Pro grade shown
The expansive 12.3" cluster +12.3" infotainment combined integrated panoramic display with satellite navigation, DAB digital radio and wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay compatibility[A] provides helpful driving information.
Kia Tasman push button start
Pick-up SX+ grade shown
Conveniently enter, lock & start your Tasman with a push of a button without taking your keys out of your pocket or bag with the Smart Key.
Kia Tasman underseat storage
The rear seats fold up to reveal a generous best-in-class 45L of space under the seating when empty.
Kia Tasman climate control
Conveniently maintain your own comfort temperature individually with dual zone climate control air conditioning.
Interior
Rugged smarts.
Integrated panoramic display
Kia Tasman screen
Pick-up X-Pro grade shown
The expansive 12.3" cluster +12.3" infotainment combined integrated panoramic display with satellite navigation, DAB digital radio and wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay compatibility[A] provides helpful driving information.
Smart key with remote engine start
Kia Tasman push button start
Pick-up SX+ grade shown
Conveniently enter, lock & start your Tasman with a push of a button without taking your keys out of your pocket or bag with the Smart Key.
Underseat storage
Kia Tasman underseat storage
The rear seats fold up to reveal a generous best-in-class 45L of space under the seating when empty.
Dual zone climate control
Kia Tasman climate control
Conveniently maintain your own comfort temperature individually with dual zone climate control air conditioning.




Kia Connect & OTA updates#

Discover intelligent remote control functions including remote start, climate control and numerous innovative in-car services.


With Tasman comes Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, conveniently allowing software & map updates directly to your vehicle.


Safety highlights

Kia Tasman Prepaid Service

Secure your scheduled services in advance at today's prices with a Tasman Prepaid Service Plan[1].



You can choose either 3 years, 5 Years or 7 Years of servicing at the time of the vehicle purchase or during the first 11 months of owning your new Kia.

 

 

Grades 

 

3 Years 

 

5 Years 

 

7 Years 

 

Tasman 4x2

 

$1,371

 

$2,718

 

$3,813

 

Tasman 4x4

 

$1,552

 

$2,810

 

$4,096

Kia Tasman Prepaid Service

The Tasman Cab Chassis Range

2 grades available.
S
Dual Cab
Kia Tasman S front view
Key features :
  • Mechanical Differential Lock
  • Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
  • Trailer Sway Control
  • Terrain mode: Snow, Sand, Mud
  • 2nd row under-seat storage
  • 17" black steel wheels
  • Integrated Panoramic Display (12.3"+5"+12.3", 75cm)
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity[A]
  • Kia Connect with OTA updates#
  • Smart Key with Push Button Start
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Dual zone climate control

SX
Dual Cab
Kia Tasman SX front view
Key features :
  • Changes from S grade:
  • 17" alloy wheels
  • Highway Drivng Assist 2*
  • Satellite Navigation
  • Navigation based Smart Cruise Control
  • Electric folding side mirrors
  • Safety Power Window - 1st row





Disclaimers

All information and illustrations are based on data available at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Some features described are available only on selected variants. Specifications will be confirmed at launch date.

 

The installation of a bull bar on a Kia Tasman will affect the following features: Forward Collision-avoidance Assist and Highway Driving Assist. For further information in relation to this, please refer to the Kia Tasman Owner’s Manual.

 

*Safety technologies are supplemental systems and do not replace the need for the driver to exercise care and attention. For more information about Kia's safety systems, please see your local Kia dealer or refer to your Kia vehicle's owner's manual.

 

#Kia Connect is a connected car service, providing customers with remote vehicle control, vehicle status monitoring, real-time traffic updates and more. Not all phones will be compatible with the Kia Connect app. For more details on Kia Connect visit kia.com/au/kiaconnect.

 

[A]Android Auto™ connectivity requires compatible Android device. See android.com/intl/en_au/ for more details. Android Auto™is a registered trademark of Google Inc. Apple CarPlay™ connectivity requires compatible iOS device. See apple.com.au for more details. Apple CarPlay™ is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

 

The whole new levels of peace of mind
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