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Kia considered a Ram 1500, Ford F-150 rival
Kia says its Tasman was conceived after it studied the possibility of a full-sized pickup to take on the Ford F-150.
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Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
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2025 Kia Sportage buyer's guide: Picks for the city, suburbs and wilderness
Everything you need to know about the Kia Sportage lineup, with variant recommendations for every lifestyle.
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The 10 cheapest sedans in Australia
Sedans have lost their allure among Australian new car buyers, but there are still some bargains to be found in the shrinking segment.
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Why Kia says its Tasman doesn’t need any more grunt
Kia doesn't think giving the Tasman the same torque figure as its top-selling rivals "would really change anything", praising its transmission.
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Here's your first look at the 2025 Kia Tasman single cab
Kia's first dual-cab ute also has a single-cab sibling, with the brand's Korean division publishing first photos of the workhorse versions.
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Kia Tasman vs BYD Shark 6: Which new ute won the launch battle?
Two new utes, one from an established brand and one from a relative newcomer in Australia. Which one has received more attention?
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Kia Tasman is the Korean brand's most Australian vehicle yet
Kia Australia says it has been more involved in the development of the Tasman than in any vehicle in its history.
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Kia Australia wants a Ford Everest rival, but will one come?
If Kia builds a Tasman-based SUV to take on the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X, its local arm wants to bring it here.
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Kia Tasman: When you’ll be able to buy the new HiLux, Ranger rival in Australia
Kia will offer a wide range of Tasman variants by the end of 2025, including dual-cab pickup and both two-door and four-door cab/chassis.
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Why the Kia Tasman looks the way it does
The Kia Tasman looks like nothing else in the ute segment, and the company says this was precisely the point.
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Kia eyes number two spot in Australia with the help of Tasman
The new Tasman will plug a major gap in Kia's lineup, and its projected sales could be enough for the brand to push past Ford and Mazda.
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Here's how the Kia Tasman stacks up against Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux
Kia has revealed its challenger for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, and here's how its engine and dimensions compare.
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William Stopford
Kia Tasman hybrid looking more likely than a V6
Kia will launch its Tasman with a turbo-diesel four-cylinder, but other powertrains may come later including a plug-in hybrid.
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2025 Kia Tasman revealed: Everything you need to know about the new HiLux, Ranger rival
The body-on-frame Kia Tasman ute is coming to Australia with a 154kW/441Nm turbo-diesel four, rear leaf springs, and 3500kg of braked towing capacity.
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2026 Kia Sportage: Updated SUV teased with new family face
Kia is giving its Sportage a nip and tuck so it fits in better with newer members of its model range. It's due here in 2025.
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