Kia has been noticed testing a midsize pickup truck due on sale subsequent yr and set to be labeled a Tasman.

The pickup is aimed toward international choices like the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok twins, in addition to the ever standard Toyota Hilux, and is unlikely to be offered within the U.S. As a substitute, Kia will launch an electrical pickup within the U.S. someday earlier than 2027.

Our spy pictures present the Tasman shall be a correct workhorse with a typical crew cab configuration and respectable mattress measurement. Leaf-spring rear suspension will also be noticed, which is good for carrying heavy hundreds. Rumors level to a payload capability of round 2,200 kilos and most towing approaching 8,000 kilos, each of that are much like the competitors.

The platform is anticipated to be a body-on-frame design probably associated to the one within the newest Mohave SUV offered abroad. The six-lug wheels seen within the spy pictures additionally recommend extra ruggedness and off-road functionality than your typical Kia.

2025 Kia Tasman spy pictures – Picture credit score: Baldauf

The only powertrain providing, at the very least at launch, is anticipated to be a 2.2-liter turbodiesel at the moment supplied in some Kia fashions offered abroad. The 4-cylinder engine is nice for round 200 hp. It should probably be supplied with the selection between an computerized or guide transmission within the Tasman. An electrical powertrain is anticipated to be launched sooner or later.

A debut is slated to occur late this yr.

Kia sister model Hyundai affords a compact pickup within the U.S. within the type of the Santa Cruz. Prototypes for an up to date model are additionally out testing forward of a possible debut later this yr.