Kia Tasman 2025: Finally a Pickup!

This news is rather hard to swallow for fans of the brand, especially those who expected the Tasman to land in Canada, particularly given that Hyundai, Kia\'s sister brand, offers a pickup truck on our market.

An Appealing Design

It might not be for everyone, but that’s often the case when something truly new comes from a Korean manufacturer. Personally, I have to say I really like the design of the Kia Tasman. It has a look that’s both rugged and modern. Kia is giving us something different with a new aesthetic language, and I must say, I really like it.

The Korean manufacturer has also done a nice job with the interior, featuring a very modern and refined finish. Kia has managed to bring a distinctly truck-like feel to the dashboard design, which isn’t always the case with this type of vehicle.

Impressive Capabilities

The Kia Tasman doesn’t just look good; it’s also capable of moving effortlessly, even off the beaten path. The Korean manufacturer\'s truck offers a ground clearance of 252 mm in some versions. The Tasman will also offer several cabin configurations, which is good news for business owners. Additionally, the manufacturer has created a line of 13 accessories to enhance the Tasman\'s capabilities.

This midsize truck boasts a towing capacity of 7,716 pounds and a payload capacity of 2,634 pounds in certain configurations.

Under the hood, the Korean pickup offers two options, starting with a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder gasoline engine. This engine delivers 281 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. A 2.2-liter, 4-cylinder diesel engine is also available as an option, with 210 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque.

Jean-Sébastien Poudrier