The Kia Tasman SX is the second-from-the-bottom model in the South Korean maker’s first-ever one-tonne utility of this size sold in Australia.
As with the entry-level S, it is available in two-door Single Cab Chassis, four-door Double Cab Chassis and four-door Double Cab Pick-Up body styles, but is a four-wheel drive (4WD, or 4x4) proposition only, at least from launch.
Beginning from $49,520 before on-road costs, the SX builds on the S’s relatively generous equipment levels, and includes keyless entry/start, cloth seats, adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, twin 12.3-inch instrumentation and multimedia displays, a seven-year subscription to connected services with over-the-air updates and – on the Pick-Up – under-seat storage, a reverse camera, front and rear parking sensors, rear-bumper steps, a lift-assist tailgate and a full-sized spare wheel.
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The SX gains electric folding side mirrors, satellite navigation and 17-inch alloy wheels, as well as the extra safety of 'Highway Drive Assist' with lane-change assist, navigation-based smart cruise control, 4x4 terrain modes and more.
These build upon the S’s advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS, that includes Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) for cyclists, pedestrians and junction turning/crossing, blind-spot alert, evasive steering assist, driver attention alert, safe-exit warning, rear cross-traffic alert and traffic sign recognition), as well as seven airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability and traction controls, an integrated trailer brake controller, trailer-stability assist, hill-start assist, downhill brake control, multi-collision braking and tyre-pressure monitors.
Under the SX’s bonnet – as with all Tasmans at launch – is Kia’s trusty 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel unit, driving either the rear or all four wheels via an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission. Fun fact… the latter is based on the Kia Stinger sports sedan’s transmission.
It makes 154kW of power at 3800rpm and 440Nm of torque between 1750-2750rpm, for a power-to-weight ratio of around 69kW/tonne. As such, it can scoot from 0-100km/h in 9.7 seconds.
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The 4x4 system brings '2WD-High', '4WD-High' and '4WD-Low' modes, a mechanical rear diff lock and several off-road modes, but also has a '4A active 4x4' setting that automatically engages the front axle for extra traction as required.
As with many contemporary utes, underneath you’ll find double-wishbone suspension up front and a rigid axle with leaf springs out back.
The official combined-average fuel consumption figure is 7.6L/100km, for a carbon dioxide emissions rating of 200g/km. Brimming the 80-litre tank should see at least 1000km on average between refills.
Kia Tasman 2026: SX (4X4) (std) Body Fender
| Engine Type | Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L |
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| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Fuel Efficiency | 7.6L/100km (combined) |
| Seating | 5 |
| Price From | $54,990 |
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