Kia has confirmed its worst kept secret – its new Toyota HiLux rival will be called the Tasman when it launches next year.
This carmaker employed the services of some of Australia ’s sporting icons to launch its new ute. Now it’s released more news about the vehicle.
Utes filled the top three positions on the sales charts last year and Kia anticipates selling between 20,000 and 25,000 units a year, which would propel it past Mazda into second spot on the sales charts behind Toyota. Kia Australia’s head of product planning Roland Rivero said earlier this year a local team of product specialists and engineers would have a say on every aspect of the new ute.
The ute is expected to be powered by a four-cylinder turbodiesel, which matches the volume selling versions of the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. Kia may borrow components and underpinnings from the rugged Mohave 4WD wagon sold in the US. Picture: Supplied.
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