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 world choices like the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok twins, in addition to the ever well-liked Toyota Hilux, and is unlikely to be offered within the U.S. As an alternative, Kia will launch an electrical pickup within the U.S. someday earlier than 2027.

Our spy pictures present the Tasman can be a correct workhorse with an ordinary crew cab configuration and respectable mattress measurement. Leaf-spring rear suspension can be noticed, which is right 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 presumably 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 real powertrain providing, a minimum of at launch, is anticipated to be a 2.2-liter turbodiesel at present supplied in some Kia fashions offered abroad. The 4-cylinder engine is sweet for round 200 hp. It’ll doubtless be supplied with the selection between an automated or handbook 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 provides 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.