Kia Announce Pricing for the Tasman in Australia

Tasman Pricing in Australia

The Kia Tasman is set to make its debut in the competitive mid-size ute segment, combining rugged capability with modern versatility. In Australia, the dual-cab will be available in five trims, ranging from workhorse entry-level options to well-equipped off-road performers:

  • S RWD: $42,990
  • S 4WD: $49,990
  • SX: $54,490
  • SX+: $62,390
  • X-Line: $67,990
  • X-Pro: $74,990

Tasman S – RWD $42,990 / 4WD $49,990

  • 17-inch black steel wheels with full-size spare
  • LED reflector headlights
  • Mechanical locking rear differential (4×4 models only)
  • Integrated trailer brake controller
  • Lift assist dampers in tailgate (pick-up only)
  • Rear bumper steps (pick-up only)
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument display
  • 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air updates
  • 5.0-inch climate control display
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Kia Connect phone app support
  • Cloth seat upholstery
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Drive mode selector
  • Rear under-seat storage
  • LED interior lights
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Trailer sway control

Tasman SX – $54,490

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Satellite navigation
  • Highway Driving Assist 2 (lane centring assist, auto lane changes)
  • Navigation-linked adaptive cruise control
  • Snow, Sand and Mud terrain modes
  • Front ‘safety’ windows
  • Power-folding side mirrors

Tasman SX+ – $62,390

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Cloth and synthetic leather-look seat upholstery
  • Single wireless phone charging pad
  • LED fog lights
  • Ambient interior mood lighting
  • Rear air vents
  • Tub liner
  • Two 240-volt power outlets (behind centre console, and in tray)

Tasman X-Line – $67,990

  • LED projector headlights
  • Storage in rear wheel-arch flares (not offered with body-coloured flares)
  • Dual wireless phone chargers
  • 360-degree camera
  • Blind-spot cameras
  • Synthetic leather-look seat upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
  • Sliding and reclining rear seats
  • ‘Wand’ gear selector on steering column
  • Paddle shifters
  • Privacy glass
  • Bridge-type roof rails
  • Rear centre armrest
  • Remote Smart Parking Assist
  • Low-speed autonomous emergency braking for car parks

Tasman X-Pro – $74,990

  • 17-inch black alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres
  • Electronic locking rear differential with on/off switch
  • X-Trek and Rock modes
  • Off-Road Pages (steering direction, steering angle, oil levels, etc)
  • Ground View Monitor
  • Harman Kardon premium sound system
  • Fuel tank underbody protection
  • Sunroof
  • Heated rear seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Eight-way power-adjustable front seats
  • Driver’s seat memory
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Full ambient cabin lighting

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Market Comparison

Kia enters a crowded market, going up against an increasing number of affordable Chinese pickups like the GWM Cannon Alpha and the Shark 6 EREV (around $60,000 AUD), as well as the upcoming next-gen Toyota Hilux and the new Triton-based Nissan Navara.

While the media have talked of competing with the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, Kia’s closet competitors are likely the Mitsubishi Triton and the Isuzu D-Max.

Mitsubishi Triton

  • GLX: $50,940
  • GLX+: $53,290
  • GLX-R: $56,740
  • GLS: $59,090
  • GSR: $63,840

Isuzu D-MAX

  • SX: $50,700
  • LS-M: $55,800
  • X-Rider: $59,500
  • LS-U: $62,500
  • LS-U+: $65,500
  • X-Terrain: $70,500
  • Blade: $78,900

The prices above are the manufacturer’s recommended list price (MRLP) at time of writing. MRLP is inclusive of GST but does not include on-road costs.

Tasman Pricing in Other Markets

New Zealand

  • TX: $52,690 NZD (~$49,000 AUD / ~$31,200 USD)
  • TXR: $58,690 NZD (~$54,600 AUD / ~$34,800 USD)
  • TXS: $62,690 NZD (~$58,300 AUD / ~$37,000 USD)
  • X-Line: $69,690 NZD (~$64,990 AUD / ~$41,300 USD)
  • X-Pro: $79,690 NZD (~$75,200 AUD / ~$47,200 USD)

South Korea

  • Dynamic: ₩37.5 million KRW (~$42,600 AUD / ~$28,200 USD)
  • Adventure: ₩41.1 million KRW (~$46,700 AUD / ~$30,900 USD)
  • Extreme: ₩44.9 million KRW (~$51,000 AUD / ~$33,700 USD)
  • X-Pro: ₩52.4 million KRW (~$59,500 AUD / ~$39,300 USD)

United Arab Emirates

  • LX: د.إ‎118,290 AED (~$51,790 AUD / ~$32,200 USD)
  • EX: TBA
  • EX-Top: TBA
  • X-Line: TBA
  • X-Pro: د.إ‎178,000 AED (~$77,930 AUD / ~$48,500 USD)