A ute like no other: Kia New Zealand has confirmed the model range for its first-ever ute, the Tasman.
Tasman kicks off with TX 4WD at $52,690, arriving in Kia dealerships in the second half of the year. It will be available in five trim levels, with the TX followed by the TXR 4WD at $58,690 and the TXS 4WD at $62,690 then the X-Line 4WD at $69,690, and the range-topping X-Pro 4WD at $79,690
The Tasman steps straight into the hottest ute segment in the country, with the double cab wellside variant powered by a 154kW/440Nm 2.2-litre diesel engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
All Tasman variant’s have an 800mm wading depth and a locking rear differential. The top-of-the-line X-Pro model has ground clearance of up to 252mm.
The Tasman has also undergone extensive durability testing, both from a performance and longevity perspective, and has been subject to tens of thousands of kilometres across a variety of terrain and environments.
