What is it?
The Tasman is the first ute Kia has ever built. A body-on-frame 4x4 dual cab range developed in Korea and tested in the Australian outback, positioned squarely against the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max.
The lineup runs from S 4x4 Dual Cab at $53,890 drive-away, through to X-Pro 4x4 at $77,990 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 7 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
3,500 kg braked tow at every grade, a 7-year warranty no rival matches, and an X-Pro that out-equips Ranger Wildtrak on factory off-road kit.
Brand-new to utes. No V6 or hybrid option at launch (the 2.2 TD is the only powertrain), and X-Line plus X-Pro ANCAP ratings are still pending.
Quick Buyer Context
Should you buy the Tasman?
Reasons to buy
- 3,500 kg braked tow at every grade, a 7-year warranty no rival matches, and an X-Pro that out-equips Ranger Wildtrak on factory off-road kit.
- Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2025), full driver-assist suite.
- Braked towing rated at 3,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- Brand-new to utes. No V6 or hybrid option at launch (the 2.2 TD is the only powertrain), and X-Line plus X-Pro ANCAP ratings are still pending.
- You want a V6 (Ford Ranger), a PHEV ute (BYD Shark 6), or you want to wait for the X-Line and X-Pro ANCAP ratings to land.
- Western Australia buyers pay $1,000 more on every variant. Factor that into your drive-away quote.
- Top trim climbs to $77,990 drive-away.
Who it suits
Families
Big boot, safety kit
Tow rigs
3,500 kg braked
Adventure
Off-road capability
Commuters
Daily driver, low fuss
CarTell Verdict
CarTell.tv has driven the Kia Tasman. Watch the full review for the on-road verdict.
