Kia’s Big, Bold Ute is Almost Here – Price and Specification HERE

Get ready to make space in the driveway – Kia’s all-new 2025 Tasman (reserve here) ute is arriving in July, and it’s already sending shockwaves through the local dual-cab scene for its looks alone, one way or the other. Touted as Kia’s most local-market-focused vehicle yet, the Tasman isn’t just a toe in the water – it’s a full-body, in your face cannonball. With pricing kicking off at $42,990 RRP for the S 4×2 and climbing to princely $74,990 RRP for the off-road-focused X-Pro 4×4, there’s a trim for most pockets.

According to Kia Australia CEO Damien Meredith, “The Tasman is by far Kia Australia’s most anticipated model yet,” although, that was before we saw it right? The ute market here is fiercely loyal, deeply competitive, and deeply entrenched in lifestyle culture. So, Kia had to go hard – but have they hit the nail on the head, or bent it double.

Under the skin is a rugged, tech-packed utility vehicle that doesn’t just want to keep up with the establishment – it wants to park in their spot, tow their trailer, and whip up a bit of chatter while doing it.

All variants are built on an all-new ladder frame chassis and with payloads exceeding 1,000kg, even on the high-spec models. In fact, the base S 4×2 Single Cab Chassis (due later this year) leads the charge with a 1,124kg payload. Meanwhile, the entire lineup shares a braked towing capacity of 3,500kg, with Trailer Sway Control, Towing Mode, and an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller fitted as standard. Kia’s clearly taken towing seriously – there’s even a dedicated override button within easy reach of the driver.

The Dual Cab Pick-Up range will be first out of the gate in July, offered in five trim levels: S, SX, SX+, X-Line, and the flagship X-Pro. It looks considerably better without the hideous grey mud guards seen in early product shots. Versatility sees trims from fleet-friendly S models to adventure-ready X-Pro spec, which throws in off-road-specific engineering and enough comfort to rival some luxury SUVs, so they claim.

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ABOVE: 2026 Kia Tasman

Eight exterior colours and three interior trim options let you personalise your ute to match your mood or your hi-vis. And for those on novated leases, there’s even a reduced-payload version to keep the accountant happy.

Whether you’re hauling gear, hitting the trails, or just want to look like you do, the Tasman is Kia’s ute-shaped challenge to local drivers.

Kia Tasman Dual Cab Pick-Up Specification & Pricing

Specification and Feature Overview

Model	S 4×2	S 4×4	SX 4×4	SX+ 4×4	X-Line 4×4	X-Pro 4×4
Engine	2.2-litre four cylinder turbo diesel
Transmission	Eight-speed automatic
Power/Torque	154kW / 440Nm
Wheels	17” black steel		17” alloy	18” alloy		17” black alloy

Trim	Key Features
S	17” black steel wheels Full-size spare wheel Front parking sensors (Pick-Up only) Rear parking sensors Rear View Camera (Pick-Up only) Smart Cruise Control Drive Mode Select LED Headlights (MFR Type) Daytime Running Lights Trailer Sway Control Smart Key with Push Button Start Rear Bumper Steps (Pick-Up only) Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Tailgate with Lift Assistance (Pick-Up only) Integrated Panoramic Display (12.3” Digital Driver Cluster + 5” HVAC + 12.3” Multimedia Screen) Kia Connect with OTA LED Interior Lights FCA 2 Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity Cloth trim seats Dual-zone climate control 6 Speakers 2nd Row under-seat storage
SX	In addition to S: 17” alloy wheels Terrain Mode: Snow, Sand, Mud Safety Power Window – 1st Row Inbuilt Satellite Navigation Highway Driving Assist 2 Smart Cruise Control – Nav based Electric folding side mirrors
SX+	In addition to SX: 18” alloy wheels Cloth/artificial leather seats LED fog lights Ambient Mood Lighting (Light) 2nd row air vents Bedliner 2 x 240V power outlets (tub & behind centre console) Wireless charging pad (single)
X-Line	In addition to SX+: Column-type shifter (E-SBW) Paddle shifters Privacy glass Roof rails – Bridge type 2nd row armrest Wireless charger (double) Rear fender flare storage* RSPA Parking Collision Avoidance Assist Surround View Monitor Blind-spot View Monitor LED Headlights (projection Type) Heated seats – 1st row Artificial leather appointed seats Powered driver seat – 8-way 2nd row slide/reclining seats
X-Pro	In addition to X-Line: 17” black alloy wheels with A/T tyres Electronic locking differential with on/off switch X-Trek Mode Terrain Mode: Snow, Sand, Mud, ROCK Ground View Monitor Premium Sound System (Harmon Kardon) Fuel tank undercover protection Heated steering wheel Ambient Mood Lighting (Full) Heated seats – 2nd row Ventilated seats – 1st row Powered passenger seat – 8-way Integrated Memory System Sunroof Off-Road Page (steering direction, steering angle, oil levels, etc)

Trim	Drivetrain	Body Type	Body Coloured Fender Flares	Payload < 1,000kg*	RRP
S	4×2	Dual Pick-up	x	x	$42,990
S			x	✓	$42,990
S			✓	x	$42,990
S			✓	✓	$42,990
S	4×4		x	x	$49,990
SX			x	x	$54,490
SX+			x	x	$62,390
X-Line			x	x	$67,990
X-Pro			x	x	$74,990
S			✓	x	$49,990
SX			✓	x	$54,490
SX+			✓	x	$62,390
X-Line			✓	x	$67,990
X-Pro			✓	x	$74,990
S			x	✓	$49,990
SX			x	✓	$54,490
SX+			x	✓	$62,390
X-Line			x	✓	$67,990
X-Pro			x	✓	$74,990
S			✓	✓	$49,990
SX			✓	✓	$54,490
SX+			✓	✓	$62,390
X-Line			✓	✓	$67,990
X-Pro			✓	✓	$74,990