Kia NZ reveals pricing and specs for the all-new Tasman Ute, set to arrive later in 2025 with rugged design and 2.2L diesel power
Kia New Zealand recently announced pricing for the marque’s first Ute – the Kia Tasman. Starting from $52,690 for the TX 4WD Ute (plus on-road costs), through to $79,690 for the X-PRO 4WD model.
Scheduled to go on sale in Kia dealerships around the country later in the year, Kia New Zealand has also confirmed the body style available, plus the powerplant driving the new model.
“We will be launching with the double-cab wellside variant, a style that is incredibly popular amongst Kiwi ute buyers thanks to its all-round functionality and versatility, whether it’s loaded up for work on the farm or for a weekend getaway,” says managing director of Kia New Zealand, Todd McDonald.
“This will be the first of a number of new variants we will introduce over coming months, meaning there will be a Tasman model to suit almost all requirements.”
At the heart of Tasman is a custom-tuned 2.2-litre diesel engine that is capable of producing 154kW of power and 440Nm of torque. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission specially honed and tuned for the Tasman, delivering both power and efficiency.
Further highlights of the new Kia Tasman include an 800mm wading depth across all models in the lineup, a standardised locking differential on all variants, low-range gearing, whilst the top-of-the-line X-Pro delivers ground clearance of up to 252mm.
“The Tasman has also undergone extensive durability testing, both from a performance and longevity perspective. It has been subject to tens of thousands of kilometres across a variety of terrain and environments,” says Todd.
Driver-interaction features of the cabin such as buttons, switchgear and componentry have also been subject to rigorous testing and Kia says it is confident that Tasman is robust and ready for action, both inside and out.
Further enhancements relating to the overall user experience is the availability of five-year Kia Connect service, complemented with fully fledged Over-The-Air updates, all of which contribute to improved safety and implementation of future advancements in features and easy-to-operate user interface.