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Kia Is Poised To Challenge The Toyota Hilux With Its Upcoming Tasman Pickup

Explore Kia's bold move to compete with the Toyota Hilux through its upcoming Tasman pickup. Stay informed on all the details and be the first to know what's in store.
By Ayush Jain on 08-Mar-2024 05:48 AM
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Kia Is Poised To Challenge The Toyota Hilux With Its Upcoming Tasman Pickup

Key Highlights

  • Entrance into the pickup vehicle market.

  • Competing with well-established vehicles such as the Toyota Hilux.

  • Utilizing the quality and innovation that Kia is known for.

  • Anticipated to provide competitive features and functionalities.

  • Possibility to spur competition and upend the market.

  • **Success hinges on how well customers are received as well as elements like performance and cost. **

After the Tasman's release, Kia is getting ready to join the commercial pickup truck market. In the future months, the forthcoming Tasman will find its way to foreign markets after initially being published in Australia, however the exact launch date is still pending.

The Tasman's powerplant will initially be diesel. In the next year or two, Kia intends to release an electric variant. The 4x4 truck will use a potent four-cylinder, 2.2-liter turbo-diesel engine, similar to the one seen in other popular Kia models like the Carnival, Sorento, and Hyundai Santa Fe. There will be a significant influence on the truck market with an anticipated power output of about 200 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque.

Kia Is Poised To Challenge The Toyota Hilux With Its Upcoming Tasman Pickup

Spy photos reveal that the Tasman has a roomy bed and a typical crew cab arrangement, suggesting that it might be a reliable workhorse. It is supposedly capable of towing 8,000 pounds and carrying 2,200 pounds, making it ideal for large loads. It is anticipated to include six-lug wheels and a body-on-frame chassis.

According to the most recent revisions, the Tasman has been developed over a period of more than five years. It will face out against trucks of a similar size to the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux rather than heavyweights like the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150.

The future pickup truck from Kia bears the name of the Tasman Sea, which divides Australia and New Zealand. The forthcoming Tasman is primarily aimed at the Australian market, but it will also be introduced in the Middle East and South Africa. By the end of the year, Kia will release additional information regarding the Tasman, which is scheduled to launch in 2025.

Verdict

Toyota Hilux and other well-known rivals will face serious competition from Kia when it enters the pickup truck market with its upcoming Tasman model. Tasman has the potential to upend the segment and provide customers with a strong alternative because of Kia's reputation for quality and innovation and the rising desire for pickup trucks that are both adaptable and capable. The cost, functionality, dependability, and market reception are some of the variables that will ultimately determine whether Kia's challenge is a success.

Also Read: Kia Has Issued A Recall Notice For Over 1200 Sorento SUVs In Australia

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