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August 14, 2025

Has Tasman failed Hyundai test?

August 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Has Tasman failed Hyundai test?

Politics, powertrain thoughts drive big bro of brand family to favour GM co-share to Kia’s home-grown ute, reports suggest.

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August 14, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai
Kia, Tasman, General Motors, Jose Munoz, X-Line, Kia NZ, Hyundai NZ
July 23, 2025

ANCAP high fives Tasman - but only in one format

July 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
ANCAP high fives Tasman - but only in one format

Kia’s ute has won a strong result from the national safety auditor, but it only stands for the four-wheel-drive dual cab. Other variants are unrated.

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July 23, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, ANCAP, crash test, Kia NZ, Todd McDonald
April 17, 2025

Tasman set to start with double cabs

April 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Tasman set to start with double cabs

Five versions, all with common diesel automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive likely here from July.

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April 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, Todd McDonald, Kia NZ, REgistrations, turbodiesel
October 29, 2024

Now you see - Kia’s Tasman ute unboxed

October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Now you see - Kia’s Tasman ute unboxed

Double cab offers tech, intriguing options packs as well as a startling appearance. Here in second half of 2025.

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October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, ute, ne-tonne, Kia NZ, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton
July 18, 2024

Next up, the Tasman ‘see’

July 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Next up, the Tasman ‘see’

Kia is about to release a video series outlining how much Aussie effort went into developing its impending utility.

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July 18, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, Kia Australia, documentary, Kia NZ, utility, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux
April 23, 2024

Tasman goes arty, video reveals cabin

April 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Tasman goes arty, video reveals cabin

A colourful camouflage wrap by a NZ artist gets brand push as unofficial on-line footage gets more intimate.

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April 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, Richard Boyd-Dunlop, artist, Hyundai Group
March 05, 2024

Tasman ute ad hits the road

March 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Tasman ute ad hits the road

Here’s the big-spend promo for Kia’s impending ute, kicking in a year ahead of availability to prime its Aussie audience.

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March 05, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Tasman, Kia NZ, Kia Australia, Hyundai Group, One-tonne, Ford Ranger
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