the first news about the future Korean pick-up

The Korean manufacturer reveals the name of its future takeover of the C segment: Kia Tasman, which will be launched in 2025 in several international markets.

A new model will soon join the Kia range: the Korean company has revealed its name, Kia Tasmanbut we still don’t know if it will land on the European market.

Cousin of the Hyundai Santa Cruz

The Kia Tasman will mark Kia’s first forays into the segment pick-ups section C. His name, Tasman, is inspired by “the wild beauty and pioneering spirit of Tasmaniaan island at the southern tip of Australia, whose name evokes a spirit of excitement and exploration ». To announce the new name, Kia published a video on the Internet where we discover a blacksmith, who was inspired by the Tasmanian landscape to create the Kia Tasman logo.
The name “Tasman” was chosen from a selection of names from various Kia markets around the world, and was originally proposed by Kia’s Australian subsidiary. It was this name that was eventually chosen for its association with Tasmania, known as the “Island of Inspiration”, and for the Tasman Sea.
This land has a unique combination of wilderness and cultural richness, with breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. The name Tasman pays homage to this spirit, and it signifies adventure, strength and ability du futur pick-up de Kia.

Kia Tasman: see you in 2025

Even if little information is revealed at the moment, the future Tasman can be released from Hyundai Santa Cruzitself is a pickup variant of the Tucson, and one that can be found in certain pickup-friendly markets, such as North America.
Kia plans to launch the Tasman in 2025, and a step-by-step international launch strategy, which will start with markets such as Korea, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. Indeed, these markets are very fond of taking, whether for outdoor recreation or for off-road service trips, especially in the desert.
In the Australian market, Kia announced its entry into the light commercial vehicle segment in March this year, including a television commercial where 20 Australian sportsmen debated the name the future Kia Pickup should carry. Kia Australia is already collecting registrations from customers interested in the model via its website, to allow them to be informed ahead of the car’s launch.

The Korean company, however, has not specified whether possible launch of Tasman in Europe is planned.