The most exciting new cars coming in 2025: Toyota HiLux, Kia Tasman, Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 and more

The most exciting new cars coming in 2025: Toyota HiLux, Kia Tasman, Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 and more

1 Jan 2025 by Stephen Ottley

A new year brings a fresh array of vehicles for Australia — but some get us more excited than others. ...Read more
Who is going to buy the 2025 Kia Tasman? Kia Australia said opinion is changing on Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max rivalling dual-cab ute as expressions of interest soar

Who is going to buy the 2025 Kia Tasman? Kia Australia said opinion is changing on Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max rivalling dual-cab ute as expressions of interest soar

20 Dec 2024 by Dom Tripolone

The Kia Tasman was one of the most hyped new car reveals of 2024, but has it hit the mark with Australia ute shoppers? Kia Australia’s marketing chief, Dean Norbiato, said the brand is aiming ...Read more
Best utes and vans arriving in 2025

Best utes and vans arriving in 2025

16 Dec 2024 by Chris Thompson

Utes, and to a lesser extent vans, are often the first choice when it comes time for tradies to choose their workhorse. Read more
Secret ute confirmed? Game over Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton as electric Kia Tasman casually confirmed, could beat rivals to the all-electric pick-up punch: Report

Secret ute confirmed? Game over Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton as electric Kia Tasman casually confirmed, could beat rivals to the all-electric pick-up punch: Report

9 Dec 2024 by Laura Berry

The cat is out of the bag — an electric Kia Tasman ute is coming and it’s been confirmed in a surprisingly casual way by one of the company bosses. All that's been announced by Kia until now is that ...Read more
Fear not, diesel dual-cab drivers: Kia doubles-down on diesel in Australia for the long-term even as NVES looms

Fear not, diesel dual-cab drivers: Kia doubles-down on diesel in Australia for the long-term even as NVES looms

17 Nov 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The impending demise of diesel in Australia has been greatly exaggerated, at least according to Kia executives, who insists diesel engines have "got a lot of mileage left in our country." ...Read more
Electric Kia Tasman ute already in the works? Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival could be here as soon as early 2026 as a prototype is spotted testing under heavy camouflage in South Korea: Report

Electric Kia Tasman ute already in the works? Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival could be here as soon as early 2026 as a prototype is spotted testing under heavy camouflage in South Korea: Report

13 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

An electric variant of the Kia Tasman has reportedly been seen testing under camouflage in the brand’s native South Korea. ...Read more
Kia's hybrid hero! All-new 2.5-lite turbo-petrol hybrid Tasman ute that could finally out-punch the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux looms

Kia's hybrid hero! All-new 2.5-lite turbo-petrol hybrid Tasman ute that could finally out-punch the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux looms

6 Nov 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

This generation of the Kia Tasman will go green, with an all-new 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid that should shame the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max firming as the favourite to propel the brand ...Read more
Will the 2025 Kia Tasman really 'redefine' the ute sector? How Kia's new Tasman lines up in an on-paper comparison against Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max

Will the 2025 Kia Tasman really 'redefine' the ute sector? How Kia's new Tasman lines up in an on-paper comparison against Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max

4 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Kia has released its first ute with the ambitious target of capturing 10 per cent of Australia's highly competitive pick-up market in its first year of sales. Read more
'Have faith': Not sold on the 2025 Kia Tasman's looks or diesel engine? Why Kia says you'll still buy one over a Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux

'Have faith': Not sold on the 2025 Kia Tasman's looks or diesel engine? Why Kia says you'll still buy one over a Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux

1 Nov 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

It's fair to say reaction has been mixed to the new Kia Tasman, with the brand's first ute combining a unique exterior design with diesel engine outputs that sit somewhere around the middle of the ...Read more
"They won't be able to match it": Why the 2025 Kia Tasman ute will change the game for the brand in Australia

"They won't be able to match it": Why the 2025 Kia Tasman ute will change the game for the brand in Australia

28 Oct 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

Kia is expecting at least a 20,000 annual sales uptick when the Tasman goes on sale around June next year, helping it break free from Hyundai and potentially chasing down Mazda and Ford to claim ...Read more
The 2025 Kia Tasman has been (almost) revealed! Shadowy teaser images show what to expect ahead of Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival's release: Report

The 2025 Kia Tasman has been (almost) revealed! Shadowy teaser images show what to expect ahead of Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival's release: Report

16 Oct 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The most revealing teaser shots of the Kia Tasman ute have surfaced online, as overseas sources widely report that the ute will make its official debut at the Jeddah motor show on October 29. Read more
This is just the beginning: 2025 Kia Tasman will be followed by a second all-new ute that is just around the corner: Reports

This is just the beginning: 2025 Kia Tasman will be followed by a second all-new ute that is just around the corner: Reports

22 Aug 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The Kia Tasman is just the beginning of the brand's ute story, with credible outlets reporting a second all-new model will be joining the diesel dual-cab from as early as 2026. Read more
2025 Kia Tasman twist! 210kW petrol power back on the menu as dual-cab ute muscles up against Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

2025 Kia Tasman twist! 210kW petrol power back on the menu as dual-cab ute muscles up against Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

17 Aug 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The Kia Tasman could launch with a petrol powertrain after all, with CarsGuide learning of plans to launch a petrol option in overseas markets, potentially opening the door to a second powertrain ...Read more
New Kia Tasman teaser video makes ute sound like monster Ford Ranger Raptor fighting petrol V8, but there's a catch...

New Kia Tasman teaser video makes ute sound like monster Ford Ranger Raptor fighting petrol V8, but there's a catch...

4 Aug 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

Kia's global campaign of teaser trailers for its upcoming Tasman ute has set tongues wagging, with many keen-eared observers noting the model being filmed does not sound like a four-cylinder diesel. Read more
Is this the tough-as-nails Kia Tasman 4x4? Spy shots show a closed off prototype that could be preparing to fight the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado

Is this the tough-as-nails Kia Tasman 4x4? Spy shots show a closed off prototype that could be preparing to fight the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Toyota Prado

17 Jul 2024 by Dom Tripolone

The dream of the Kia Tasman spawning a tough-as-nails four-wheel drive to fight the Ford Everest might become a reality. Read more
Key Kia Tasman detail revealed: 2025 Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max rival teased ahead of next year's arrival

Key Kia Tasman detail revealed: 2025 Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max rival teased ahead of next year's arrival

16 Jul 2024 by Dom Tripolone

The Kia Tasman is the most hotly anticipated new vehicle arriving in the next 12 months. Read more
With great ute power comes great responsibility: Why Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger loving Australian buyers will make or break the Kia Tasman globally

With great ute power comes great responsibility: Why Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger loving Australian buyers will make or break the Kia Tasman globally

2 Jul 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

Australia is more than just a new sales opportunity for the Kia Tasman, it is shaping as a make-or-break market for the Korean brand's first ute, with Aussie buyers expected to snap up one in every ...Read more
Early mark for 2025 Kia Tasman! Game-changing diesel dual-cab could be fighting the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in Australia sooner than you think as production shifts to this year | Reports

Early mark for 2025 Kia Tasman! Game-changing diesel dual-cab could be fighting the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in Australia sooner than you think as production shifts to this year | Reports

23 Jun 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The Kia Tasman could in Australia even sooner than we thought, with the start-of-production for the hotly anticipated dual-cab ute locked in for late 2024, according to new reports from Korean media. ...Read more
"We'd love to spawn a Ford Everest competitor": 2025 Kia Tasman ute could deliver Toyota LandCruiser Prado-fighting ladder-frame SUV

"We'd love to spawn a Ford Everest competitor": 2025 Kia Tasman ute could deliver Toyota LandCruiser Prado-fighting ladder-frame SUV

26 May 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The incoming Kia Tasman could find itself fighting more than just the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max, with the brand in Australia putting its hand up for a ladder-frame SUV version to ...Read more
Petrol-powered Tasman? 2025 Kia Tasman ute spied testing in the US with Kia Stinger's V6 turbo-petrol engine - but is it a Ford Ranger Raptor rival or an American dream?

Petrol-powered Tasman? 2025 Kia Tasman ute spied testing in the US with Kia Stinger's V6 turbo-petrol engine - but is it a Ford Ranger Raptor rival or an American dream?

21 May 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Kia’s hotly anticipated Tasman ute has been caught testing with a petrol-powered V6 engine. But if you’re an Australian waiting for the local arrival of the Toyota HiLux competitor, then ...Read more
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