Kia has actually verified it’ll discover the fiercely expected Tasman ute in less than 2 weeks, with an Australian state playing a part in its expose. After speculation that the Tasman would debut at the Jeddah motor program in Saudi Arabia and in Hobart, Tasmania later on this month, Kia has actually now verified its brand new dual-cab ute will be revealed on October 29 at 6:00 pm AEDT. CarExpert comprehends the Kia Tasman will make synchronised real world debuts in both the Middle East and Australia at the time, following a welcome to Australian media for “an extremely interesting and extremely prepared for brand-new Kia item” in the Apple Isle at the end of the month. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today 100s of brand-new vehicle offers are offered through CarExpert today. Get the specialists in your corner and score a good deal. Search now.” Coming quickly– The Kia Tasman.Dive into a New Dimension.World Premiere at the Jeddah International Motor Show.Watch the live streaming occasion on our YouTube channel, October 29th, 10AM (Saudi Arabia)/ 4PM (Korea)/ 6PM (Australia). pic.twitter.com/tvAWEB2GLb— Kia Worldwide (@Kia_Worldwide) October 15, 2024″ Apart from revealing the Tasman’s expose time, Kia has now likewise offered a much better take a look at the ute through a video submitted online. The shadowy teaser does not offer the video game away, we can see style aspects that were formerly covered, such as extending door manages, a semi-clamshell bonnet, a rear bumper that integrates an action and a lipped area at the top of its tailgate– reminiscent of the Nissan Navara. More images submitted by Kia online likewise appear to reveal the brand name’s logo design marked on its tailgate, while raised lettering appears above the grille. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert As formerly reported, the Kia Tasman is anticipated to include 3500kg of braked pulling capability and 1000kg of payload capability in its effort to handle the very popular Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. The Tasman will introduce in Australia in mid-2025 with a four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. Kia hasn’t revealed strategies to include a six-cylinder engine or hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains to the lineup, however it’s anticipated to launch a battery-electric variation of the Tasman in 2026. From launch, power is anticipated to come from the Hyundai Group’s 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, which in the Kia Sorento SUV and Carnival produces 148kW of power and 440Nm of torque. The seven-year guarantee relevant throughout Kia’s present design variety is anticipated to offer the Tasman with a leg-up over its competitors in Australia’s competitive ute market. MORE: Everything Kia MORE: 2025 Kia Tasman ute: Everything we understand about Ranger, HiLux competing MORE: Why the 2025 Kia ute will not have a V6 engine MORE: 2025 Kia ute– No hybrid, plug-in hybrid Tasman in the meantime MORE: 2025 Kia ute– Five-star ANCAP ranking a “non-negotiable” for Tasman MORE: 2025 Kia Tasman ute’s interior spied