Kia Tasman’s Price Revealed – Could Rival HiLux in Australia
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the highly anticipated Kia Tasman, we finally have an idea of how much it might cost in Australia. Kia has unveiled the pricing for its first-ever ute in South Korea, and the numbers suggest it could be priced similarly to the Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton when it lands in Australia.
In South Korea, the Tasman starts at 37.5 million won and goes up to 52.4 million won for the top-spec X-Pro variant. When converted to Australian dollars, that’s roughly between $41,100 and $57,500 . But, as always, importing costs, local compliance, and taxes will likely push that price higher once it arrives in Australian showrooms.
For some perspective, in South Korea, a high-end Kia Sorento Hybrid costs about the same as the Tasman X-Pro, yet in Australia, that SUV is priced at $70,330 plus on-road costs . If that trend continues, we might see the top-of-the-line Tasman X-Pro priced somewhere between $58,000 and $63,000 locally. That would put it in direct competition with the Mitsubishi Triton GSR ($63,840), Toyota HiLux SR5 ($63,260), and Ford Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo ($63,640) .
The entry-level Tasman in South Korea is a two-wheel drive model, and if Kia brings that version to Australia at a competitive price, it could undercut the Ford Ranger XL dual-cab (priced at $43,280 plus on-road costs). That would make it a serious contender for budget-conscious ute buyers.
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Now, onto the specs. South Korean models of the Tasman come with a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine pushing 207kW and 422Nm . However, Australian versions will feature a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine delivering 154kW and 441Nm —a setup more suited to local buyers. It will also boast a 3500kg braked towing capacity , making it a solid workhorse.
Inside, the Tasman is loaded with tech, including dual 12.3-inch screens, a Harman Kardon premium stereo, wireless phone charging, and sliding rear seats . Safety features include adaptive cruise control, lane centring, remote parking via the key fob, and parking sensors .
For off-road enthusiasts, the X-Pro variant steps things up with a higher ride height (252mm), all-terrain tyres, an electronic rear differential lock, low-speed off-road cruise control, and off-road cameras .
While official Australian pricing is yet to be confirmed, all signs point to the Kia Tasman being a serious rival to the heavyweights in the ute segment. Whether it will shake up the market like Kia hopes remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure—it's shaping up to be a very competitive entry into the world of dual-cab utes. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to its Australian launch!
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