The pickup segment is in full swing and the firms know it. Ford, Chevrolet, RAM or Jeep offer very complete ranges so that customers bet on them year after year. However, there are brands that are also interested in their piece of the pie and Kia motors It is one of them. For it, have shaped the Kia Tasman one of the pick up's that should revolutionize the market. We have already told you about him but his information is still incomplete...
As you know the Tasman is getting closer. A few months ago the Asian brand announced that it would debut last March but they did it with a trick. The units presented were well loaded with camouflage and therefore only some features of their aesthetics were seen. So now, to keep up the hype, they are back at it and They present several teasers accompanied by a series of videos on YouTube. Take note of all this...
The look of the new Kia Tasman will be aggressive and with details from the EV electric range…
as you well know We have talked at length about the new Kia Tasman. Since we knew that the brand was going to launch a product like this, we showed our interest because it could end up reaching Europe. And while it announces its availability on our continent, we take the opportunity to review its aesthetics. Even more so when over the months Several renders have seen the light that wanted to illustrate what the definitive aesthetic could look like..
Now Starting from the official teasers published by Kia we can get a better idea. All you have to do is see that, despite the heavy load of camouflage, it will sport design elements inherited from the EV family. You see details like the very vertical front with large optics and a very wide grill with several openings like Jeeps. The shape of the hood as well as the bumper and the plastic moldings announce good off-road qualities...
The side view of the new Tasman also gives clues that it will be very good in the field. The ground clearance and its plastic protections They anticipate that it will be able to climb on almost any surface. In the case of the units that appear in the teasers and video we are looking at the extended body with four doors and five entrances so its wheelbase will be more than generous. Then this the loading tub that will be generous and very capable...
To finish we must talk about the rear. In this plane, simple lines without frills are clearly seen in favor of maximum versatility. The loading tub cover is clearly visible but it is not noticeable if there are hidden design details. What is clearly seen is that the optics occupy the final space of the bathtub so as not to take up space from the loading opening. Finally there is a simple bumper with a step to access the interior…
Its official debut is announced for the second half of 2024, although there is still no defined date...
In the words of Heui Won Yang, president of Kia's R&D Division...
«The Kia Tasman represents our unwavering dedication to innovation. Every aspect of our R&D Division's capabilities has been channeled into creating a vehicle that not only lives up to its title as the first of its kind, but also Delivers performance that exceeds expectations«
This good dynamics in off road driving It seems that it will be one of the assets that Kia will announce to sell what is surely one of the most important launches in its history. And to make its ways known, the brand will publish a series of videos on YouTube under the title "One More Round." With it they will show how their tasks have been carried out. Proof and validation testing in the harshest weather and terrain conditions.
To finish we must talk about his debut. According to the firm, it is expected that The Kia Tasman will officially debut for the entire world in the second half of 2024. A little later, in 2025, there will be a global launch that will serve as a precursor to reaching markets such as Australia, Africa and the Middle East. For now it is not known what will happen to Europe although here it is likely that it will not arrive well here They are scheduled to launch an electric pickup.
Source - Kia
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