WORLD FIRST!! 2025 Kia Tasman Ute First Look IN-PERSON

WE'RE IN KOREA TO FINALLY SEE THE KIA TASMAN UTE!!

Kia have JUST released to the public the first prototype of the Kia Tasman Ute / Truck / Bakkie, and we're at Busan Mobility Show (aka Busan Motor Show) to get UP CLOSE and personal with the new Kia Tasman ute! Coming to us in 2025, the Kia Tasman ute is being designed to DESTROY the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, KGM Musso and SO MUCH MORE.

So we'll look at the exterior, talk about the hidden new features it has, look at its tub and engine choices, and talk more about its HEAVILY leaked new interior. Let's review the Tasman Ute in this WORLD FIRST! Kia is Getting a Ute!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:23 Exterior Looks and Features
00:02:28 Cargo Tub and Practicality
00:03:47 Engine Choices
00:04:56 Interior Leaked!!
00:05:33 Final Thoughts

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[barron]

When I hear the word Busan, I'm thinking of trains and not cars.

[-PORK-CHOP-]

With over 63, 000 Rangers sold in 2023 and a high proportion of these I see on the road being V6, if KIA don't offer a V6 Diesel it won't sell in numbers, so it will be relegated to GWM or Triton sales numbers of around 9, 000 and 16, 000, if they offer V6 diesel from release the competition will know they mean business, otherwise it will be just another 4cyl slush box.

[Crankycruiser]

It's uuugggly, but fingers crossed they put a V6 petty in it 👌

[green_comet]

A Tasman N to challenge the Ranger Raptor would be pretty wild.

[mrz]

i predict a facelift coming 1 week after its reveal

[uncle]

nothing can kill the ranger and hilux!!

[mauriomoore]

Nothing like the concepts.. can't believe this is what they went with.. 😂 good luck !

[garrygraham]

It looks like it has a huge overhang behind the rear wheels, similar to the previous Tritons.
In that camo it would be at home in a legoland display.

[AussieDazza]

They should have put the inline 6 diesel out of the Genesis in it.

[bushchook]

They’ve got some work to do. Flares look horrendous. Need a V6 diesel. Whoopee, two twelve inch screens that will house switching. The one in the dash looks like someone added it as an afterthought. Ever tried using one on a country road while you bounce around? Tactile knobs and switches on a 4WD thanks.

[jimgineered]

That's defnitely not the car that was in Australia, it's a clay/foam model, hence why you can't see in the windows, the grille is closed off, there's no visible suspension, and the brakes are missing calipers (I bet the real ones won't be that big). If you pause on the underside shot at 1:15 it's very clearly a model.

[alphabravo]

2.2 diesel turbo I’ve had in the Hyundai Hylander, gutless off the mark, gutless loaded, honestly I’ve literally just taken possession of a ranger V6 I’m getting 9.2 litres per hundred around town

[Lewiss]

looks exactly just like the new triton . all the new cars looks the exact same, I miss when the cars from the 90s and 00s all could be distinguished just by body shapes from a distance

[SpiderDaveOG]

it looks like it took inspiration from the 2024 Triton..it also said it will compete against the ranger and hilux, do you think its up to the test?

[anthonybugge]

I think the headlamps are a split duel design. The secondary lights have been covered up.

[boomcr]

Looks fantastic outside and inside. Those fender flares can be blended with grey or black paint. Inside looks amazing, that screen 👀, dual wireless chargers, sun roof, it’s got it all. Raptor has the engine and suspension, but this looks like it’s gonna compete very well in Aus. We needed someone to raise the benchmark for the same dollar, for example Hilux’s are disgustingly basic and ask for max dollar 🤮 I’ve had a brand new SR5 for 7 years and vowed to not buy another again for how basic they are. Ford is the leader atm, but KIA will definitely find a place in Aus!

[MRCtouring]

I will definitely be interested in an V6tt

[aldwinjum]

wow kia has to put it all out. put it all out of their dam minds

[skyhigh]

Great video.
Thanks for saying hello at the airport to me while you were on your way to Taiwan.
(and we were doing the same)
Even better was the 4 am selfie i took. Thanks again

[geoflewis]

Urrrgh .. Happy with my Musso .. Hope to see more of what the other Korean Manufacturers are up to while your there .. Cheers