2025 Kia Tasman price and specs: Australian orders open for Korean brand's first ute

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Australian orders for the Kia Tasman are now open, and the all-new dual-cab ute is going head-on with the Ford Ranger on price.

The is now available to order in Australia, ahead of first customer deliveries in July. or signup to continue reading Kia will first launch the in dual-cab pickup guise, before adding a dual-cab/chassis in August, followed by a single-cab/chassis in "late 2025". Available in a single 4×2 grade and five 4×4 trim levels, the Kia Tasman is offered across five variants: S, SX, SX+, X-Line and X-Pro.

Pricing starts from $42,990 before on-road costs for the Tasman S 4×2, undercutting the most affordable Ford Ranger 4×2 dual-cab by $290. . Opting for the 4×4 adds $7000 to the purchase price ($49,990), while the SX steps up to $54,490 before on-roads, and the SX+ at $62,390 plus on-roads.



The tougher-looking Tasman X-Line starts from $67,990 before on-road costs, while the flagship off-road oriented X-Pro is $74,990 plus on-roads. For context, a four-cylinder bi-turbo Ford Ranger Wildtrak costs $69,640, but the turbo-diesel V6 undercuts the top-shelf Tasman by $150 while offering significantly more power and torque. While the Kia Tasman has a payload capacity in excess of 1000kg across all variants, for no extra cost buyers can opt for a sub-one tonne payload, allowing the ute to qualify for novated leasing.

A full rundown of the Tasman's specifications and equipment is listed below. The Kia Tasman is yet to be rated by ANCAP. Standard safety equipment includes: SX and above add Kia's Highway Driving Assist system and navigation-based adaptive cruise control.

The X-Line and above are equipped with parking collision avoidance assist, a surround-view camera and blind-spot cameras. The base Kia Tasman S is fitted with: The Tasman SX adds: The Tasman SX+ adds: The Tasman X-Line adds: The Tasman X-Pro adds: The Kia Tasman can be ordered in a choice of eight exterior paint colours: Kia is yet to detail pricing for paint finishes. Content originally sourced from: Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

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