@@Bagnerdpak in the previous model, it wasn’t the factory that made it bad, it was the gearbox which they put on it had fundamental flaws to it, regardless of how perfectly it was installed.
What they should aim for is an electric driveline, about 30-40kwh battery with a range extender motor. It reduces complexity enormously, reduces battery weight and cost. That would probably need a fairly hefty range extender motor and tank though, probably a 2 litre diesel. The Outlander runs a 2.4 litre engine and 20kwh battery.
@@joshsmith9058yes, people do. The running costs of 4wd's far exceed normal cars, yet most of them rarely go offroad. But they still DO go offroad, iften a long way offroad, even if they spend 95% of their time onroad doing basic daily commuting duties that a PHEV can do. Also there are those who need a 4wd for the towing capacity they provide, but wish to do long daily travel distances that would not be possible on current battery charge times. Hybrids address these criteria.
I brought my Ranger new in 2015, and it still drives like the day I bought it. I have had no problems with the Ranger and my next vehicle will be another Ranger
Still have my 2010 Kia Borrego, Mohave in Aussi, with 400,000Km on it , still works great, has been bullitproof reliable, if the Tasman will be like this, it will be a great ute.
Yeah a tradie 2wd tray back under $30k with decent towing capability and they will steal the market... every company will buy a fleet of them.. we bought gwm steeds but they are no longer available
Still have my 2010 Kia Borrego, Mohave in Aussi, with 400,000Km on it , still works great, has been bullitproof reliable, if the Tasman will be like this, it will be a great ute.
And a thousand horserpower that uses no fuel and super soft and comfortable suspension that can carry 2 tons somehow😂 only the slaves slaves want tiny shitboxes
To me, it will be interesting how it compares in value to a Cannon X or something of that nature. I think a lot of the Kia’s buyers will be currently in the GWM/Ssangyong/LDV pool, rather than the Ford/Totota pool.
I'm watching this space with keen interest. Eventually I will need to replace my now 16 year old/15 years owned dual cab, and already having one newish Kia in our household, I'm happy to possibly make that 2. I won't be an early adopter, admittedly, but one of these could fit the bill just nicely.
We had 1 as a paddock car when I was 9 years old... 6cylinder it seemed to have a fair bit of power... when I was in high school my mate had a few minis and we wanted to put the 6 in a mini but it never happened
It's covered up and still looks like a bag of bruised onions - horrendous. No chance they'll displace any established ute manufacturers with that thing.
@@Stevegrande1 VW were going to "take over" the ute segment as well weren't they? Sold like 9,000 in 2023 which is their best result ever, still 50,000+ behind Ranger and Hilux. That's the reality, and VW as a company and brand would dwarf Kia in every respect and with all their resources they couldn't get it done.
@@brendonrobbins6759 vw overrated and over priced and people are wary of euro stuff like vw. If Kia brings in the Ute at a good price, reliability, and great cabin , and an engine with more torque than the current competition, I’d choose one no problems over an outdated hilux.
hopeful that it doesnt have the gearbox problems that the sorento has, also it better try and get the aftermarket accessories on board early so people can personalize their utes...big importance
I have been waiting for the release of Hyundai’s Santa Cruz which never eventuated. I was hoping for a Subaru Brumby size 4X4 Ute. Let’s hope for a Subaru XV Ute🤷♂️
I doubt it. Kia ain’t the value battler no more. Like Quad said, it would be between the hilux/ranger and Mitsubishi pricing. Be cheaper I would think than Hilux/ranger to grab market. Be like the Isuzu launch few years back.
when even the current ancient hilux has 500nm 4 banger diesel, reported 440nm is not competitive. And the 6 cylinder diesel Toyota now has 700nm (over 500 foot pounds). Unless this thing is as cheap as chinese UTE (hint it won't be) it be a tough sell. Stuck in the awkward middle-ground
Have been wondering for 10 years when Hyundai (Kia same thing)was going to release a ute . Hopefully they won't only offer a 4 cylinder with 2L capacity. If so, instant failure. Thanks for sharing.
Unlikely. 90-95% of buyers want auto. If there is a manual it will be in a povvo spec 2.0 only, just like the KIA SUV's have done for the last decade or so.
No,it won't KIA needs to change the brand name,nobody here trusts KIA,they made disposable shit for years and nobody wants disposable shit,the Stinger should have been a smash hit in the fallout of losing that XR6T,XR8 AND SS Commode It wasn't because it was KIA branded,the name is garbage
Enjoyed the story, sick of the same old cars here in Australia. It would be good to see something fresh for sure. On this note can you PLEASE do a story on Dacia as I have heard they are coming to Australia. I am particularly interested in the new Duster from Dacia. That thing ROCKS...and I'm 58, so not a lot excites me. 😉
except that the hybrid Ranger is coming and Ford spent a zillion dollars on R + D, Ford are always a step ahead , its kinda funny watching all the Asian companies trying to copy and paste
Better have a V6. Or it has no chance. EV or Hybrid even less of a chance. Unlike the Ranger The Tasman needs to have the V6 in the lowest spec variant. Vinyl floors etc. Why true 4x4s get dirty.
Cannot see the 2.0L dsl, more likely your prediction of the newest 2.15L dsl four that's in the Hyundai Staria iLoad and Kia Carnival. V6 petrol or dsl likely not either
I hope they have a 7 seater wagon on the way. Adblue is no big deal. Had it on my Everest and still have it on my Transit. I'd rather that than the burner in my MUX.
Nope. Considering the ranger was only a few $1000 more if engine doesn’t meet standards that are not yet set. Kia has advantage to come in with euro spec engine, hybrid, ev drive trains. This means get cheaper than the Ranger/Hilux as result
Let's put it this way, Hyundai and KIA don't play, look at all of their lineup, very competitive and award winning. They play in all segments that everyone shrink from.
Please at least put a V6 in it . 4 cylinder can power a bicycle and that’s about it. If it has an interior and user friendly audio/video/ac center console like my Kia Sportage then I’m sold
The more complicated the utes are and packed with technology, the young tradies are easily sucked in to buying them. It doesn't mean they are reliable or dependable.
Those 2.2 litre powerplants are excellent, reliable units, with proper timing chains, unlike the crappy 2.0 units from the Blue Oval with a "wet" timing belt time bomb built it.
I own a Kia Cerato GT hatch, and a Kia Cerato S Safety Pack bog basic. The Cerato S is an absolute frugal car, 7.5 ltrs/100 urban and just 5.1 ltrs/100 extra urban. Better than any hybrid driving extra urban. The annual service is second to none, the staff are fantastic, and having recently owned a Ford, which was shite for quality, service and staff interaction, I'll never buy another Ford again. But I will buy a Kia Ute without hesitation..
I won't touch another kia until I am sure the engines are bulletproof. Such good build quality but a few dodgy engines. All the best, a lot of marketing talk, let's see how it compares
@@AndyViant Agreed. Manufacturers cater to what most people want, mostly as recreational vehicles rather than need as an affordable work focused vehicles. Big high riding dual cab utes with weld body trays definitely give you that special feeling in the pants but are of limited value for work done in city environments. I see these sorts of utes towing trailers as the trays are too small and difficult to get stuff in and out without drop sides. To me, it’s failed as a ute if you need to tow a trailer while the tray is mostly empty. Each to their own though.
Thanks to the ‘Jolly Friar’ for presenting another review - and a very very smart move to be Euro 6 compliant so doubt it will probably meet the new emission regulations for 2025 - and maybe a hybrid diesel then? - if it’s not a Ford it’s going to be reliable and I suspect bogans won’t want to be seen in one unless they stick a Ford badge on it.
If you think Ford had no clue this was coming you’d be wrong. I know they are good at sitting on their hands with a lot of things but Ranger and Everest are their babies, they will have unknown product to counter Kia as well as Hyundai.
It was the 1970's The Tasman was the lower priced 4 cyl and in effect the Austin 1800 (Landcrab) replacement. The Kimberly a higher spec 6 cylinder version. Both were duds and quickly killed off
Must be looking at different "spy pics" of the mode selector when you talk about "permanent 4wd". My eyes see 2L, 4H, 4Hl ?4LL. So selectable 4wd like everything else...
90% of all new cars made these days are garbage,even trusted brands like Toyota and Honda are starting to slip with their quality of manufacturing. They just don’t make cars like they used to.
Sad but I must agree Ford will pressure Aust Gov to tax the shit out of the Tasman so not competitive. I may be wrong but I’m very interested in the V6 Diesel, I purchased the Ranger XLT V6 in mid 2023 great car. But after sales support is the WORST I have ever seen, so Mid 2025 I’m in for the V6 Diesel
Interesting, governments say, 2030 heralds the end of petrol/diesel engines. Massive tax hikes on utes now. But Kia develops, from scratch, a new ute. Who isn’t reading room right. Does Kia know something we don’t? Will the ever increasing EV fires change the course of Government?
that was a load of crap the Hilux has been around for 56 years so its well sorted, Ford has been building work Ute for donkeys years so just building a car that looks like a Ute doesn't mean shit, like the stinger everyone raved about fell on its face with all its problems, we are getting eV pushed on us when their not ready, most car loans these days are taken over 6-7 years which gets you really close to battery replacement so resale is going to be next to nothing not this Black duck
Knowing how good KIA is with pumping tech and luxury into fairly budget cars, I'm super excited for this.
Budget, fairly budget, ahahaahahahahaahah oxymoron !
@@mixalis6168 Am I wrong tho?
I can confidently predict it will be more reliable than a ranger.
Any Japanese or Korean car can easily beat that trash
My friend has a sportage on 450,000km. Still seems to run smooth as.
The Japanese Ute that comes to Australia comes from the same factory that makes the Ranger. VW and Ford Ute are made on the same platform and engine.
@@curlcurllocalwowed !
@@Bagnerdpak in the previous model, it wasn’t the factory that made it bad, it was the gearbox which they put on it had fundamental flaws to it, regardless of how perfectly it was installed.
That is indeed interesting. A hybrid powertrain would be very welcome ( by me at least)
What they should aim for is an electric driveline, about 30-40kwh battery with a range extender motor. It reduces complexity enormously, reduces battery weight and cost.
That would probably need a fairly hefty range extender motor and tank though, probably a 2 litre diesel. The Outlander runs a 2.4 litre engine and 20kwh battery.
Does anyone want a off road Hybrid. Why add the weight to go off road
@@joshsmith9058yes, people do. The running costs of 4wd's far exceed normal cars, yet most of them rarely go offroad.
But they still DO go offroad, iften a long way offroad, even if they spend 95% of their time onroad doing basic daily commuting duties that a PHEV can do.
Also there are those who need a 4wd for the towing capacity they provide, but wish to do long daily travel distances that would not be possible on current battery charge times.
Hybrids address these criteria.
3:08 looks like rear seat room will be very good,, Something all medium sized utes lack.
Hope they stick in that meaty 200kw 600nm straight 6 diesel. I'd prefer that over a V6
🙄emissions laws. There’s no chance
@@BT_life2 well the same engine is sold in the 300 so can't be that. Will be a corporate decision
I brought my Ranger new in 2015, and it still drives like the day I bought it.
I have had no problems with the Ranger and my next vehicle will be another Ranger
It's fun trying out new brands.
Still have my 2010 Kia Borrego, Mohave in Aussi, with 400,000Km on it , still works great, has been bullitproof reliable, if the Tasman will be like this, it will be a great ute.
So many Aussie sports people, and they name the car after a Dutchman 😂
And unless I'm mistaken, none of them had anything to do with motor sport or driving in any way
Why doesn’t Hyundai bring the Santa Cruz to Australia, and it is a Looker.
Please tell us it will come with an alloy tray? For tradies who actually use utes as utes.
I would be nice to get a single cab work ute.
yes with a 6' tub or larger king cab / super cab
Yeah a tradie 2wd tray back under $30k with decent towing capability and they will steal the market... every company will buy a fleet of them.. we bought gwm steeds but they are no longer available
Ford Marerick RHD eco boost and hybrid would sell well...
Yet u fly that flag
@@stoneymemoirs7345 Do you have a problem with that?
Hope it can tow a reasonable amount, both ball weight and total mass.
If they're trying to match the class leaders it will at least have 3000kg and probably 3500kg.
I hope it has a nice 6 cylinder diesel like the one that's used in the Genesis GV80
That's a poor engine.
Still have my 2010 Kia Borrego, Mohave in Aussi, with 400,000Km on it , still works great, has been bullitproof reliable, if the Tasman will be like this, it will be a great ute.
I don't know why a smaller car like ute isn't available here . Huge sales potential for being first.
I agree South Africa would love to have a small ute because small businesses love using them they cheaper and not heavy on petrol
and a 6' tub ...... one that is usable
And a thousand horserpower that uses no fuel and super soft and comfortable suspension that can carry 2 tons somehow😂 only the slaves slaves want tiny shitboxes
And here we go. Smaller ute but 6 foot tub.
What do you want? A smaller ute, just one that's a foot longer than the already big ones we have...
@@AndyViant like the smaller super cab with a 6' tub same Wheel base and length just smaller cab and back seat
To me, it will be interesting how it compares in value to a Cannon X or something of that nature. I think a lot of the Kia’s buyers will be currently in the GWM/Ssangyong/LDV pool, rather than the Ford/Totota pool.
Uh no, Kia will be stealing Nissan/Mazda/Isuzu/Mitsubishi market, not the Chinese shit.
@@Jude.username fair point. Either way, not Ford/Toyota.
…and not that many years ago it was “that Korean shit”.
I'm watching this space with keen interest. Eventually I will need to replace my now 16 year old/15 years owned dual cab, and already having one newish Kia in our household, I'm happy to possibly make that 2. I won't be an early adopter, admittedly, but one of these could fit the bill just nicely.
Let’s hope that its reliability is going to be better than the Leyland Tasman Kimberly. I know not many will remember these 70’s era cars.
We had 1 as a paddock car when I was 9 years old... 6cylinder it seemed to have a fair bit of power... when I was in high school my mate had a few minis and we wanted to put the 6 in a mini but it never happened
Hopefully the engine doesn't explode like the ones that are referenced in the global class actions against Hyundai/Kia.
Are they as good as Greatwall cannon?
2:25 Ford did not invent that, they came on the Chevrolet avalanche first in 2004 and had been on gm products for awhile now.
It's covered up and still looks like a bag of bruised onions - horrendous. No chance they'll displace any established ute manufacturers with that thing.
Wait n see. Kia and Hyundai come a huge distance from their 12k throw aways. It won’t get it perfect first go, but it won’t take long
You still live the 90s mate
@@Stevegrande1 VW were going to "take over" the ute segment as well weren't they? Sold like 9,000 in 2023 which is their best result ever, still 50,000+ behind Ranger and Hilux. That's the reality, and VW as a company and brand would dwarf Kia in every respect and with all their resources they couldn't get it done.
@@DJTrumpMAGA sales figures say I'm clearly in the present. But carry on champ.
@@brendonrobbins6759 vw overrated and over priced and people are wary of euro stuff like vw. If Kia brings in the Ute at a good price, reliability, and great cabin , and an engine with more torque than the current competition, I’d choose one no problems over an outdated hilux.
Ouch! Those ugly fender flares.
wow didn't realised you have seen the design before everyone else.
@@phunk8607 did you not watch the video? The front fender was not covered
Interior looked pretty cheap and discussing too
Can’t wait to see more, and a raptor rival would be awesome, but it kinda looks ugly from what I saw, hopefully it looks better with the cover off
Why get excited ,labor is going to tax them out of the market pretty much as soon as they arrive , they prefer you buy a Chinese electric car.
hopeful that it doesnt have the gearbox problems that the sorento has, also it better try and get the aftermarket accessories on board early so people can personalize their utes...big importance
I have been waiting for the release of Hyundai’s Santa Cruz which never eventuated.
I was hoping for a Subaru Brumby size 4X4 Ute.
Let’s hope for a Subaru XV Ute🤷♂️
Hope price is very competitive to a Mitsubishi Ute
I'm in the industry and have been told by Kia expect to be up around the 70k plus on roads
I doubt it. Kia ain’t the value battler no more.
Like Quad said, it would be between the hilux/ranger and Mitsubishi pricing.
Be cheaper I would think than Hilux/ranger to grab market.
Be like the Isuzu launch few years back.
when even the current ancient hilux has 500nm 4 banger diesel, reported 440nm is not competitive. And the 6 cylinder diesel Toyota now has 700nm (over 500 foot pounds). Unless this thing is as cheap as chinese UTE (hint it won't be) it be a tough sell. Stuck in the awkward middle-ground
440nm is definitely enough. It doesn't need to be a sports car.
A phase iii was only 515nm
Have been wondering for 10 years when Hyundai (Kia same thing)was going to release a ute . Hopefully they won't only offer a 4 cylinder with 2L capacity. If so, instant failure. Thanks for sharing.
Ranger Raptor 2litre bi-turbo?
Bi-Turbo engines have good fuel efficiency and output.
Any chance it will have a manual transmission
This bloke don't know
Unlikely. 90-95% of buyers want auto. If there is a manual it will be in a povvo spec 2.0 only, just like the KIA SUV's have done for the last decade or so.
TV AD on Australian TV for the KIA Ute, no mention of the name or any footage of the vehicle.
If price is competitive, have the same tech or more than the big 2, then it will sell like hotcakes.
No,it won't
KIA needs to change the brand name,nobody here trusts KIA,they made disposable shit for years and nobody wants disposable shit,the Stinger should have been a smash hit in the fallout of losing that XR6T,XR8 AND SS Commode
It wasn't because it was KIA branded,the name is garbage
Enjoyed the story, sick of the same old cars here in Australia. It would be good to see something fresh for sure. On this note can you PLEASE do a story on Dacia as I have heard they are coming to Australia. I am particularly interested in the new Duster from Dacia. That thing ROCKS...and I'm 58, so not a lot excites me. 😉
except that the hybrid Ranger is coming and Ford spent a zillion dollars on R + D, Ford are always a step ahead , its kinda funny watching all the Asian companies trying to copy and paste
Hope it has the V6 Diesel!
Or the Genesis inline-six. That would be mint
If it has the inline six diesel it will sell like hotcakes. People will probably sell their landcruisers debadged and stick them on this
Anything less than a V6 will be a failure
It might but won't be available in Australia they will bring the 4cyl here
Bing it on guys ,,, it about time love KIA 4x4
Better have a V6. Or it has no chance. EV or Hybrid even less of a chance. Unlike the Ranger The Tasman needs to have the V6 in the lowest spec variant. Vinyl floors etc. Why true 4x4s get dirty.
Cannot see the 2.0L dsl, more likely your prediction of the newest 2.15L dsl four that's in the Hyundai Staria iLoad and Kia Carnival. V6 petrol or dsl likely not either
A bit late to a crowded segment? With the Chinese also on the march and will the gov penalise ute emmisions?
Imagine a frugal hybrid diesel ute with luxury interior and V2L function! It would be the perfect vehicle for family camping trips.
A physical key for the ignition and V8 engine would be nice 😊
Needs a 6 cylinder diesel to compete otherwise they are wasting their time
they already have that engine in thire miltiary vehicals linup it search KIA KLTV
Bring it on. Good info. Thx 👍🍻
Your excitement was a little bit too much for a UTE from KIA! :) Also, I think it was interesting if they brought their Mohave here.
Rangers are pretty shit, ive just spent two weeks with one why my near 10yo Cruiser gets repaired after some drongo hit it and no way would i buy one…
KIA is not known for reliability in Australia, not to mention quite a joke to work on.
I hope they have a 7 seater wagon on the way. Adblue is no big deal. Had it on my Everest and still have it on my Transit. I'd rather that than the burner in my MUX.
I have been waiting 10 years for this . The Kia / Hyundai group are awesome
They won't do it. 2.2 Diesel only and a face only a mother could love.
Kia ute killing the Ford Ranger?.😂😂😂
Soon to be too expensive thanks to Chris Bowen
Nope.
Considering the ranger was only a few $1000 more if engine doesn’t meet standards that are not yet set.
Kia has advantage to come in with euro spec engine, hybrid, ev drive trains.
This means get cheaper than the Ranger/Hilux as result
I’m sure it will have the indicators on the (correct )right side of the column. It’s not hard.
mate this is a pre production car so calm down
4x4 van would be wild
So need 700 NM to be a hit.
[KC SFX] at the beginning!? 0:01
bro just cover the car when its out I dont want to see a bunch of bags covering everything lol
Hope it's better than its ancient namesake, the Austin Tasman ... ;)
As a Tasmanian, I approve that name
It's a dud name that was previously used here on a car that was a flop. KIA should do better research
@@erroneouscode I’m sure it’s just a code name.
Have to wait and see.
Just nice to see the Dutch guy get some love now and the. lol
If it’s called the Tasman why is there some sort of competition on the site to choose a name for it?
Let's put it this way, Hyundai and KIA don't play, look at all of their lineup, very competitive and award winning. They play in all segments that everyone shrink from.
Please at least put a V6 in it . 4 cylinder can power a bicycle and that’s about it. If it has an interior and user friendly audio/video/ac center console like my Kia Sportage then I’m sold
The more complicated the utes are and packed with technology, the young tradies are easily sucked in to buying them. It doesn't mean they are reliable or dependable.
They will release this just as fuel efficiency regulations get much stricter......
...Not with the lacklustre 2.2 powertrain they've been using in every one of their products, they're not...
Those 2.2 litre powerplants are excellent, reliable units, with proper timing chains, unlike the crappy 2.0 units from the Blue Oval with a "wet" timing belt time bomb built it.
@@cameronmartin931200k km max out of those tiny shitboxes
I own a Kia Cerato GT hatch, and a Kia Cerato S Safety Pack bog basic. The Cerato S is an absolute frugal car, 7.5 ltrs/100 urban and just 5.1 ltrs/100 extra urban. Better than any hybrid driving extra urban. The annual service is second to none, the staff are fantastic, and having recently owned a Ford, which was shite for quality, service and staff interaction, I'll never buy another Ford again. But I will buy a Kia Ute without hesitation..
Does CarSauce know what a ute is?
RIP my ass Kia have the worst cheaply made engines of all the manufacturers and their partner Hyundai. Lol
It's possible since Kia has been building commercial pick-up trucks for many years.
I won't touch another kia until I am sure the engines are bulletproof. Such good build quality but a few dodgy engines. All the best, a lot of marketing talk, let's see how it compares
This a great news, but I’m sure, as usual they will be way overpriced for Australians.
70k from kia insiders
Exciting times to be into utes 😁
will the KIA Tasman be coming to the USA??
No mention of towing
Make cab chassis, single and dual cab options, otherwise it’s just another , often pretty useless fancy looking ute.
Won't happen. The volme seller is the dual cab 4wd diesel all-rounder.
@@AndyViant Agreed. Manufacturers cater to what most people want, mostly as recreational vehicles rather than need as an affordable work focused vehicles. Big high riding dual cab utes with weld body trays definitely give you that special feeling in the pants but are of limited value for work done in city environments. I see these sorts of utes towing trailers as the trays are too small and difficult to get stuff in and out without drop sides. To me, it’s failed as a ute if you need to tow a trailer while the tray is mostly empty. Each to their own though.
Thanks to the ‘Jolly Friar’ for presenting another review - and a very very smart move to be Euro 6 compliant so doubt it will probably meet the new emission regulations for 2025 - and maybe a hybrid diesel then? - if it’s not a Ford it’s going to be reliable and I suspect bogans won’t want to be seen in one unless they stick a Ford badge on it.
If you think Ford had no clue this was coming you’d be wrong. I know they are good at sitting on their hands with a lot of things but Ranger and Everest are their babies, they will have unknown product to counter Kia as well as Hyundai.
The people who own ford own kia and Hyundai too they all know
TASMAN ? well yes, Leyland tried that name in the 1960's and that did not go very well. Remember the Leyland Tasman & the Leyland Kimberley ohh well
It was the 1970's
The Tasman was the lower priced 4 cyl and in effect the Austin 1800 (Landcrab) replacement. The Kimberly a higher spec 6 cylinder version. Both were duds and quickly killed off
Must be looking at different "spy pics" of the mode selector when you talk about "permanent 4wd". My eyes see 2L, 4H, 4Hl ?4LL. So selectable 4wd like everything else...
R2D2 keeps trying t stak your focus 🤣
90% of all new cars made these days are garbage,even trusted brands like Toyota and Honda are starting to slip with their quality of manufacturing. They just don’t make cars like they used to.
Sad but I must agree Ford will pressure Aust Gov to tax the shit out of the Tasman so not competitive. I may be wrong but I’m very interested in the V6 Diesel, I purchased the Ranger XLT V6 in mid 2023 great car. But after sales support is the WORST I have ever seen, so Mid 2025 I’m in for the V6 Diesel
Pissy little 2.2ltr diesel . = FAIL !!!
All these fancy features, wonder how long will they last? Or if they will fail like the rest of their engines on the rest of their cars
Based on that shape, it's gonna be ugly.
They want to compete against the best, but I heard it was underpowered?
They must get the line up right and the pricing as well. If they become delusional and price delusionally then they will learn.
I am first. Faster than a Kia.
Maybe a kia picanto ?
@@TomS-ho6td carnival.
Im guessing you will get a spare engine in the tub with every sale
Everyone says men buy big utes to compensate for…umm…something small.
I think that’s mean 😰
Why are Kia getting a ute? Who are they getting it from. Why don't they just build their own?
I'd expect the 3.0 V6 diesel and a 2.0 I4 Diesel Hybrid.
Ford seems to be in danger. Toyota is going for the Maverick and Kia is going for the Ranger.
Interesting, governments say, 2030 heralds the end of petrol/diesel engines. Massive tax hikes on utes now. But Kia develops, from scratch, a new ute. Who isn’t reading room right. Does Kia know something we don’t? Will the ever increasing EV fires change the course of Government?
“Ford ranger and Toyota hilux levels of storage” - so less than an Amarok?
You realise the amrock is a ranger rebadged right? They have the same tub mate 😅
And yes I can’t spell.
@@curtis4925 the new one? The old ones were smaller
@@curlcurllocalyea the new Amarok is a ranger with some German make up on it, they are made in South Africa at ford factories
@@curtis4925old amaroks used to lead their class in terms of space
The only thing that kills the ford ranger is itself when the engine dies 50,000km or injectors shit them selves lol
Tasmanians are frothing, they can't wait.
So we'll see Kia's up your arse on the freeway as opposed to Rangers?
that was a load of crap the Hilux has been around for 56 years so its well sorted, Ford has been building work Ute for donkeys years so just building a car that looks like a Ute doesn't mean shit, like the stinger everyone raved about fell on its face with all its problems, we are getting eV pushed on us when their not ready, most car loans these days are taken over 6-7 years which gets you really close to battery replacement so resale is going to be next to nothing not this Black duck
Just in time for the new taxes
Considering Kia cars are not the best or even close to being good mechanically, I wouldn't hold high hopes for this ute to be any better
What a load of crap, Kia has in fact rated the most reliable mass market brand 3 years running on the JD Power vehicle dependability study.