Kia is giving the first look at its Tasman pickup truck

Rumors about car sales Come on they have been running for several years. With the arrival of the Santa Cruz at Hyundai, people wondered when Kia would follow suit. It looks like the wait is almost over, as Kia has released the first image of the Tasman. This would be Kia’s first truck; however, its markets in North America will be very uncertain.

First name Kia van

For several years, Kia has been thinking about introducing a truck to the market. However, we now have confirmation that this project will come to fruition in 2025. The car, which has the name Tasman, seems to be in the middle category where we find the Ford Ranger and GMC Canyon, according to some spy photos circulating. on the web. At the moment, it is still difficult to guess precisely some design features due to the camouflage, but some features seem reminiscent of Telluride.

As for the interior, no official pictures have been made public by Kia, but a video, which is currently circulating on social media, gives a good overview. The person who made the video in question allows us to discover a dashboard like the current Kia products with digital instruments and a large format screen for the infotainment system. We also see a plastic honeycomb patterned applique on most of the dashboard.

As for the engine, no details have been leaked. So we don’t know what will be under the hood of the Kia Tasman. However, we do know that the car will offer all-wheel drive, as the manufacturer mentions that this new car will be designed for work as well as for adventure off the beaten track.

Uncertain sales in North America

According to the information we have, the Kia Tasman would be assembled in South Korea. However, according to some reports in the American automotive press, the old law in the United States would have imposed a 25% tax on a small car sold on American soil, but its production would be done abroad. It is for this reason and to maintain a reasonable price that the sale of the Kia Tasman has not yet been confirmed for North America.

According to the manufacturer’s press release, the deployment of the van will take place gradually in various markets, including South Korea, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. The price level of confirmed markets has not been disclosed, it will be known closer to its arrival in 2025.

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