Kia Tasman ute range grows!

James Cleary

Deputy Editor

2 min read

With dual cab ‘pick-up’ versions of its just-released Tasman ute now in local showrooms, Kia has confirmed pricing for cab chassis variants of the much-anticipated newcomer.

Offered in Single-Cab 4x2 and 4x4 grades, as well as Dual-Cab in 4x4 only, the commercially-focused five-model cab chassis line-up includes two trim levels - S and SX.

That leaves the more generously specified SX+, X-Line and X-Pro versions as exclusive dual cab pick-up models.

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Kicking off at $38,010, before on-road costs for the S 4x2 entry model, the most affordable Tasman cab chassis is positioned some way above Toyota’s HiLux Workmate Single Cab, a relatively spartan 4x2 cab chassis workhorse matching a 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a five-speed manual gearbox for $27,730 BOC (a 37 per cent differential).

Following a modest model year price rise this month, Ford’s entry-level Ranger XL Single Cab cab chassis is in the same ballpark as the base Kia. Powered by a single turbo-diesel matched with a six-speed auto transmission it sits at $37,130 BOC.

Tasman cab chassis models retain the pick-up’s 3.5-tonne braked trailer towing capacity and 350kg tow ball weight rating as well as a factory-fitted ‘Integrated Trailer Brake Controller’.

According to Kia, the ITBC complements the Tasman’s ‘Trailer Stability Assist’ - a trailer sway control element able to automatically apply finite controls “beyond the driver’s capability” to help arrest trailer sway and maintain control of the vehicle.

Kia is also offering a Genuine Accessories tray for Tasman cab chassis models as well as other accessory options including an under-tray drawer, tool box and water tank.

GradeDriveCabBodyPrice (MRLP) Drive-away
S4x2 SingleCab chassis $38,010TBC
S4x2 DualPick-Up $42,990$46,490
S4x4SingleCab chassis $45,010TBC
SDualCab chassis $48,240TBC
SXSingleCab chassis $49,520TBC
SDualPick-Up $49,990$53,890
SXDualCab chassis $52,740 TBC
SXDualPick-Up $54,490$58,490
SX+DualPick-Up $62,390$66,490
X-LineDualPick-Up $67,990$70,990
X-ProDualPick-Up $74,990$77,990
James Cleary

Deputy Editor

James Cleary is CarsGuide’s Deputy Editor, with over four decades’ experience across automotive editorial, marketing, product planning and creative advertising. He has written for national and international titles including Wheels, Drive, Carsales, Motor and Top Gear Australia providing everything from new product assessment and feature writing to industry analysis, news content and expert advice. He’s spent time as an advanced driving instructor, and had the opportunity to experience rare and valuable classics here and overseas. James worked in the PR and advertising/sales promotion teams at Mercedes-Benz Australia and has managed the Marketing Communications and Product Planning functions for Peugeot Australia. He also directed advertising client service for Hyundai Motor Company Australia and Volvo Australia. James has a Bachelors Degree in Communications from Macquarie University and driving qualifications from multiple advanced schools, including Ian Luff Motivation. He has been a member of the CarsGuide team for 10 years and as Deputy Editor manages everything from sub-editing to back-end platforms while creating written and visual content. Expertise New product assessment Industry analysis News content Expert advice Feature writing Experience BMW Performance Driving School Lamborghini Winter Accademia Master Maserati Driving School Mercedes-AMG Snow Performance School Porsche Level 4 Master training Volkswagen Driving Experience program Education Bachelor of Arts (MassComm) | Macquarie University | 1981-1984 Featured publications Carsales Drive Motor Top Gear Wheels
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