Kia Tasman: The Pickup Paves the Way for 100% Electric
This page is translated from the original post "Kia Tasman : le pickup prépare le terrain du 100% électrique" in French.
- 30/10/2024 16:22
Kia unveils the Tasman, its very first pickup, and is preparing an all-electric model scheduled for 2025.
Kia recently presented the Tasman, its very first pickup, ahead of its global launch planned for 2025. This model marks a new era for the South Korean manufacturer, which offers a variety of powertrains, including a diesel model. The brand is also preparing two new all-electric pickups intended for the American market.
The Tasman is described by its designers as a vehicle that pushes the boundaries of the pickup as we know it. Kia began teasing the model earlier this month, culminating in its presentation at the Jeddah International Motor Show. This pickup will launch in Korea with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine producing 281 hp, and in Australia with a 2.2-liter diesel version. Customers in the Middle East and Africa will also have the choice between these configurations.
Diverse configurations
The combustion versions will be offered in several trims, including Base, X-Line, and X-Pro. While the focus has mainly been on gasoline versions, Kia has also tested an electric model of the Tasman. The first images of this model date back to last May.
It is worth noting that the press release following the global presentation did not mention BEV models. Probably due to an announcement from Kia Global and not from Kia US. However, plans for at least two electric pickups have been discussed by Kia since 2022. These include a model dedicated to EV and a strategic model for emerging markets, with confirmations of local production in the United States as early as 2024.
Toward an electric model
Although prototypes of electric pickups have been spotted in California, they resemble the EV9 more than the Tasman. While it seems unlikely that Kia will meet its production goal for 2024, information on the specifications of the electric pickup should emerge soon. It is anticipated that the model will be built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, potentially offering up to 480 kilometers of range.
As the launch of the Tasman approaches, Kia continues to work on its future electric pickup. Details on its performance and features will be shared soon, and we will closely follow its development ahead of its arrival in the American market.
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