Kia has unveiled its first-ever pickup truck named Tasman.

Images of the Tasman has broken covers ahead of its official debut at the Jeddah International Motor Show.

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It will go on sale in South Korea in the first half of 2025 before hitting the roads in Australia, Africa, and the Middle East

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The Tasman will be offered in both single-cab and double-cab versions. The pickup truck will be available in three variants: Base, X-Line, and the off-road-focused X-Pro.

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Cargo bed in Tasman will be available in four configurations: Single Decker, Double Decker, Sports Bar and Ladder Rack. The cargo bed on the Tasman gets a max payload capacity of 1,195 kg in 2WD mode

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Up front, the Tasman gets an expansive front radiator grille with the familiar Kia Tiger Face, featuring vertically oriented signature lighting incorporated into the headlamps.

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Inside, the Kia Tasman features dual 12.3-inch screens comprisng the touchscreen infotainment and the digital intrument cluster.

Other notable features on offer include a panoramic sunroof, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, folding table on the centre console, wireless charging, etc.

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The pickup truck is capable of towing a load up to 3,500 kg. Ground clearance ranges between 224 mm to 252 mm.

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Powering the Kia Tasman is either a 2.5-litre petrol engine producing 277 bhp and 421 Nm of peak torque or a 2.2-litre diesel unit churning out 207 bhp and 441 Nm of peak torque.

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An 8-speed automatic transmission is offered as standard whereas the diesel also gets the option of a 6-speed manual gearbox as well.

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Kia claims the petrol-powered Tasman can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 8.5 seconds. It is available in both RWD and AWD drivetrains.

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The AWD variants of Tasman get three driving modes: Eco, Smart, & Sport, as well as four terrain modes - Desert, Mud, Snow, and Rock.

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