The company has paused plans for a rugged SUV linked to the Tasman pickup after weak sales, though a plug-in hybrid version may still move forward
Could Kia’s Tasman have fared better with Telluride-like styling? A digital artist reimagines the midsize pickup amid slow sales and odd design choices
Sales may be slow and AI renders may have lit up forums, but Kia’s not planning a facelift, and the Weekender concept isn’t going anywhere either
The company openly admits its initial target of 20,000 first-year sales in Australia may have been a bit too ambitious
The Tasman has a class-leading interior, a great powertrain, and is a welcome addition to the market
Off-road specialist ARB can turn your Tasman into an overlanding camper with protective gear, various rear bed configurations, and upgraded suspension
From not having any pickup trucks, Hyundai is now planning several, including a “mind-blowing” hybrid model expected to arrive by 2028
Some say the AI-generated renderings of a new military Tasman pickup accidentally improved the design that inspired them
Sales are slumping and discounts are piling up as Kia’s new truck struggles to find buyers in Australia’s tough pickup market
A Kia executive confirmed the brand is considering a rugged model to rival off-road SUVs, pending global demand
Company execs hint that a new Kia SUV could soon rival the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Ford Everest
The new truck will be bigger and more rugged than the Santa Cruz, designed to compete with the likes of the Ranger and Hilux
This could indicate that Kia is working on a new flagship trim for the midsize pickup
Kia plans to keep the Tasman relevant with various improvements over a long lifecycle
If you ever asked, ‘What if Kia made a rugged ladder-frame SUV to join its midsize pickup?’ here’s your answer – kind of
The new Kia electric pickup is expected to be a mid-size truck and spawn a Hyundai twin
Kia’s upcoming truck will be built in the US and is expected to spawn a Hyundai sibling
The Kia Tasman Weekender concept is the most impressive version of the midsize pickup truck yet
