After teasing the public with the name of the upcoming Kia ute in an advertising blitz, the company has confirmed its first double-cab pick-up will be called the Tasman.
The Australian-themed name was selected by the South Korean company because the Kia ute has primarily been designed and engineered for the Australian market (although it will be sold in other countries as well).
According to Kia’s press blurb: “Tasman was initially proposed by Kia Australia and ultimately chosen for its connection to the Tasman Sea and Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who discovered the rugged landscapes of Tasmania.”
Kia Australia has been instrumental in the development of the top secret ute, which has been in the works for more than five years.
Here’s everything we know so far about the new Kia Tasman ute:
Joshua Dowling has been a motoring journalist for more than 20 years, most of that time with Fairfax (The Sydney Morning Herald), News Corp Australia (Herald Sun and News.com.au), and most recently Drive.com.au (owned by Nine Media). He is also a World Car of the Year judge, has won numerous journalism awards, and test drives up to 200 cars per year.
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