The 2025 Kia Tasman ute has made many a headline this week already for its polarising looks, but we reckon the upcoming single-cab version could be the pick of the bunch.
Photos published to Kia’s Korean website show a couple of single-cab variants – pickup and cab/chassis – previewing what’s to come from the brand’s first ute following the release of the dual-cab range.
Kia Australia has only confirmed the single-cab/chassis version for our market so far, not the single-cab pickup also depicted here.
The single-cab/chassis will be available in two trim levels, the lower additionally available in more affordable 4×2 guise.
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The Tasman is due to launch in the Korean domestic market during the first half of 2025, before launching in global regions including Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
Full pricing and specifications will be announced closer to the Tasman’s local arrival in July 2025.
Double-cab pickup models will arrive first, followed around a month later by double-cab/chassis models. Single-cab/chassis models will follow in the fourth quarter of 2025.
While two engines will be offered globally from launch, Australia will only get the 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel closely related to the unit that’s already offered in other Kia vehicles like the Sorento and Carnival.
In the Tasman this four-cylinder oiler makes 154kW and 441Nm, meaning similar power to four-cylinder versions of the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger but less torque than most key rivals which offer 450-500Nm.
The diesel will be offered globally with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic, with the choice of rear-wheel drive (4×2) or a four-wheel drive (4×4) system that can be toggled between 2H, 4A, 4H and 4L modes.
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Select markets will also be offered the choice of a 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol making 207kW and 421Nm, mated as standard to the eight-speed automatic.
Despite the Tasman being a little down on torque compared to segment stalwarts, Kia has confirmed it will offer a 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity like class leaders, with payload ranging from 1017-1195kg.
For off-roading, there’s 224-252mm of running ground clearance depending on variant, with a quoted wading depth of 800mm at speeds up to 7km/h.
The Korean brand is also touting segment-leading tray capability, with a 1512mm-by-1572mm (length x width) tray offering 1186mm between the arches. Kia quotes a VDA cargo volume of 1173 litres, and there’s a 240V power outlet.
Tasman Double Cab 
The interior of the Tasman single cab is expected to remain largely similar to the dual-cab versions, albeit naturally without the second row of seats and likely with less premium appointments.
Otherwise, expect the workhorse versions to still offer Kia’s latest infotainment technologies, as well as neat storage and practicality features – depending on trim level, of course.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest, and let us know if you prefer the design of the Tasman single cab in the comments section below.
You can read all the key details and specifications for the new Kia Tasman here.
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