If that's actually what it looks like, then Ranger and Hilux have nothing to worry about

@GanodermicGamer

Ай бұрын

putting the unreliable ranger in the same sentence as the Hilux should be blasphemy

@medz3398

Ай бұрын

Yeah the hilux is terrible to actually drive

@kurisanisilinda

Ай бұрын

Lol😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Richard-sl8we

Ай бұрын

Highly unlikely it'll look like this, free publicity is what's it's all about for Kia. Nobody knows 100% what the Tasman looks like; until it is officially launched.

@patrickl6185

Ай бұрын

Agree 🤢

They spent more effort in the advertising than the design of this car

@warcrabcyber9908

Ай бұрын

Yes let's just design every car to look the same way , that will be so exciting, let me guess , in your eyes everything should look like a ford ranger or hilux or its ugly

@green_106

Ай бұрын

Kia is putting a lot of effort on it, I think is as beautiful as a ranger or Hilux, it also wins when it comes to technologie and safety.

@smiddysmidton8313

20 күн бұрын

So much hype ,kia/hyundai know how to grease the wheels.

Finally the Mahindra ute has some competition for the world ugliest dual cab! 🤢😂

@ledarthplanet

Ай бұрын

Hey!! The Mahindra one was atleast decent. This one is straight up war crime.

@Robert-cu9bm

23 күн бұрын

nah, cybertruck is the champ

@ChandranPrema123

20 күн бұрын

It's an Agricultural Pik Up. Anyway the new Global one looks pretty good coming 2025😂

KIA must have hired Homer Simpson as designer. Not sure how they will even sell one.

@jacklucy2

Ай бұрын

I was going to say the same lol😂

@Ant-iu1kg

Ай бұрын

The Homer.........

@MrCrazyivan01

Ай бұрын

😂

@baits9301

Ай бұрын

They really liked the bat mobile styling . How anyone buys a toyota gets me , most of them are really ugly cars . Most Asian cars are really ugly .

@yesfratbknowin1631

Ай бұрын

that was a piss funny episode

I thought the triton got hit with ugly stick! Apparently not!

@TheAefril

Ай бұрын

This one just got hit harder!

@chriswilson2327

Ай бұрын

Amen. New triton is hideous. This isn't much better

@kingwillbisthebest

29 күн бұрын

Both are horrible

@mohamedgaaloul2753

26 күн бұрын

​@@chriswilson2327This is much worse!!

It's like a Dodge Ram and a pug dog had a baby with FASD

@AussieDazza

Ай бұрын

Dodge RAM ? Err you must have not got the email. Dodge and RAM split into seperate brands and manufacturers way back in 2010. Production was moved to Chrysler plants. Dodge has had ZERO to do with RAM’s for 14 years dude.

@daweigo6851

Ай бұрын

😅😅😅😅

@daweigo6851

Ай бұрын

​@@AussieDazzaits just a joke....

@lukeclifton4392

Ай бұрын

@@AussieDazzaLOL, the RAM propaganda sucked you in!!😂 Dodge did a press release about why they “split” the name… it was down to the Dodge name (not very well received for quality/reliability), so RAM went out on their own. Whilst both brands have changed assembly plants, both Dodge and RAM remain part of the “automotive dumpster of brands” Stellantis… and the parts and engineering are not isolated from each other, or other brands within the group.

I must've missed the part where every car company is now making the dash one huge air vent.

@planestrainsdogsncars4336

Ай бұрын

Nothing new here ..most of it is just decoration.

@simmpessor5541

Ай бұрын

@@planestrainsdogsncars4336 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

i used to think the new gen Triton was ugly well, its not so ugly anymore!

Does that mean controversial styling now means "butt ugly"?

@yissibiiyte

Ай бұрын

Judging by BMW, yes it does

@Think_about_it777

27 күн бұрын

😂

@chickenhead1758

27 күн бұрын

Got a head on it like a half sucked mango , she's beautiful 😮😂

All the money they have spent on advertising hype may end up to have been polishing a turd.

Every manufacturer and their dog is making their products more ''premium'' with the obligatory price hikes but their target market is becoming poorer by the day.

Looks like it was inspired by Lego 😂

@daweigo6851

Ай бұрын

😅😅😅😅

@rodneybaker1903

Ай бұрын

Legomasters version 😂

YUK!

If it doesn’t come with the Genesis V6 Turbocharged Diesel engine then it really has not got much going for it.

@Richard-sl8we

Ай бұрын

Genesis is a straight 6 diesel engine. Do your own research.

@je2338

Ай бұрын

Being kia, I think there's a good chance it will have a petrol engine option. Hopefully a 6 cylinder twin turbo

Has Kia hired Optimus Prime as their lead designer recently? First that eyesore EV9, and now this....

Those guards are HORRIBLE! 🤮

@chriswilson2327

Ай бұрын

Yep

@paulmcintosh5589

Ай бұрын

It looks like the new prado.

Bring back a basic pick-up truck like the 2000 Ford Ranger. No bling bling, no YMCA-connectivity, not overweight. A simple and honest work truck for light business and a daily driver. They started at US$ 11,995 !!!

@smiddysmidton8313

20 күн бұрын

not enough profit in it for them. These makers want to sell these $15k utes for $50k.

Great video based on just photos and specs. Love your work

""Spy photo's released by Kia" .. ""Marketing photo's released by Marketing department of Kia"

@Richard-sl8we

Ай бұрын

Clickbait by Car Expert!

@peterbuckley3877

28 күн бұрын

Yet the “ spy photos” are of the US model they were working on based on the Mojave and are years old, the dead giveaway is the vehicle has a Michigan number plate. The interior is a computer render based on what somebody thinks it may look like.

Looks like a jeep gladiator made of wood

CEO: Ohhh, we don't want to sell too many of these vehicles as we are thinking of the environment. We understand that there is already a lot of junk on Australian roads. For this reason we have proudly engaged a group of bright 3 year old kinder kids to design this beauty for us.

@moblet

29 күн бұрын

It looks more like it was designed to squash kinder kids. You wouldn't see them.

Thanks for the look

Donno why Kia trying to hide the design, for there IS no design to whatever this is?

Guide dog owner are excited

Nice video Paul! Just a quick correction: the 6 cylinder diesel in the Genesis is an inline engine. The Mohave is still on sale in Korea, the middle east and select markets in Eastern Europe. It is indeed a V6 diesel, and the only one produced in Korea.

Did Kia get Homer to design this?

Sangyong has competition.

@SirGregoryFamilyYouTube

Ай бұрын

Haha, damned with faint praise?

@lukeclifton4392

Ай бұрын

SsangYong make some good vehicles… unfortunately for SsangYong, people also remember the terrible ones too!! I think people would be impressed by the quality of the new ones… much better than any Haval.

@SirGregoryFamilyYouTube

Ай бұрын

@@lukeclifton4392 For many, the SsangYong country of origin is a big plus compared to the Haval.

Mazda need to put their new inline 6 in the BT-50. Would rock the market.

@alexaescht

Ай бұрын

Mazda has zero engineering input into BT-50 though, so it would never happen.

@TheXcrazymanxX

Ай бұрын

@@alexaescht We will all live in hope till then.

@reckherdkek5685

Ай бұрын

Skyactiv diesels are shit

@kalomboC

Ай бұрын

Yup

Tub is big Distance between the rear cab and rear axle is a huge. Rear overhang.

We live in the country and actually want it as a full electric. When we tow it’s not far, and if we have to tow that one time a year from Brisbane we’ll use an amarok. But this would be our daily driver if they make it available in Australia and the ranger lightning doesn’t beat them to the punch

Great review 😊

Hey Paul, I saw something of Audi releasing a ute?? Can you please provide some clarification or confirmation or anything you may know about this? ANY idea what engine config at all? Cheers!

Id love a modern ute with just the basics, if the price was signifcantly lower. But as we see with the hilux workmate and landcruiser, they are some of the most expensive utes to buy!

Loved the review. Yes the design is new, the squre shape though allows for better customizing for off road use. I believe you missed out on marketing one of the most important features of any ute and that is the set back rear axle, for better carrying payload stability. The major manufactures have bypassed this safety feature for years. If Kia come out with that, the same as chinese utes are coming out with, it will surely make a statement to the other major manufactures to lift their game and follow suit.

i like its design..front reminds me of old 50s chevys pickup

Looks ok, side guards can be painted same colour as rest of vehicle if needed. Will look better with 32/33 tyres. Interior looks amazing, horizontal screen is more functional than a vertical. Back of seats are different to anything currently available, thats good. All positives thus far, except if the motor is underpowered! If it is, people will still buy it and thus fund the future V6 release., which will most likely be inevitable. I would definitely look at buying one if it comes with a V6 diesel / Petrol motor. I cannot see KIA doing a Mercedes, bring a ute out and if it doesn’t sell well then discontinue production. Odds are that they’re gonna commit to this vehicle if sales are poor. So from a futurist perspective, this is a big positive for ute buyers.

@knight2425

Ай бұрын

I have to disagree about the interior, that dash looks horrendous and not something many will like seeing everytime they drive

Not sure if it’s just the render or my imagination, but that rear door looks awfully short , be Interesting to see how much leg troop it has in the back seat. Great video

I don't mind the design so much but really needed the straight 6 Diesel. The 4 pot looks a bit limp

@Richard-sl8we

Ай бұрын

Straight 6 will not fit; Kia will fit a V6 12 months after initial launch of the 2.2TD; will be a turbo-petrol in my opinion.

I have been liking what the Kia designers have been doing with their cars lately. I been keen to see what they would do with the Ute. If it looks like this and no v6 matching power I’m sticking with the ranger. Back seat does look like it is more comfortable and leaned back better for passengers.

Wow, makes the Cyber truck look amazing…

So, I’m 54 seconds in the video and already I say “YUCK” sorry Paul, it’s just a terrible looking thing but because I like you I’ll keep watching anyway

I would consider one but as was said few vids ago no space cab version which is shame as space cab give more room to store but larger tray then double cab.

5:40 Kia with a Body on Frame.... that is something new

@johnholst

11 күн бұрын

Actually Kia has had a large body on frame SUV since 2008. And that wasn't even the first one.

I’ll reserve judgement until we see the final version. I do hope they change their mind about the v6 diesel though.

@Richard-sl8we

Ай бұрын

I'm thinking Kia will launch a V6 turbo-petrol, 12 months after the 2.2TD launch, with hybrid technology. Everybody is just speculating what the Tasman will look like, free publicity for Kia and a 'news' article for CE. It will be an updated Kia Stinger engine, in my opinion.

Looks awesome

I love how everybody thinks this is ugly Personally I think this will grow on you and before you know it it’ll be love

@Ziochopchop

Ай бұрын

Yeah....nah

@gregorymatthies5297

Ай бұрын

Great big no.

@chickenhead1758

27 күн бұрын

Especially that paint too possums ! Shoulda called it EDNA 🎉🎉🎉

Those fenders are HIDEOUS! Straight outta 2000! What’s this, a Honda Element with a bed? Good luck selling that.

If they drop the Stinger Twin Turbocharged 3.3L V6 engine in this Ute it will seriously compete with the Raptor!!!

@Richard-sl8we

Ай бұрын

Agree, I believe this will happen; 12 months after initial launch with the 2.2TD. I'm thinking the engine will be updated to around 230kw and 620Nm, perhaps with some hybrid technology. The focus will be on torque, not power.

@Buddy1530

Ай бұрын

Not in terms of design tho

@warcrabcyber9908

Ай бұрын

V6 ? let's just put a v12 so it can compete with a golf gti in a race

@petershowergaming3782

Ай бұрын

no one will buy that ugly ass thing

@TheMarkdogface

Ай бұрын

Chris Bowen has ensured that won’t happen

Hey Paul I need your advise. I want to buy a truck. I really like RAM. Your opinion about Ram? Which one is recommended? RAM TOYOTA OR FORD ? Or Isuzu ?

One of the first steps to designing a car for off road is moving the headlights inward away from the side of the vehicle otherwise they'll get scrubbed or broken way too easily.

With a design like that I don’t think it’ll do well. A face only a mother could love!! Interior looks nice tho

I am not sure what is uglyer the Tasman or the Cybertruck. Korean pick up I would go for the Ssangyong Musso.

Paul, the Genesis has an inline 6 cylinder Diesel. The Petrol version has a V6.

@Richard-sl8we

Ай бұрын

Correct, everybody is just speculating at the moment; free publicity for Kia.

I thought that genesis gv80 was a straight 6 diesel and not a v6

@Richard-sl8we

Ай бұрын

Correct, an error from Paul.

Certainly looking like there have been some body design cues taken from the Jeep Gladiator. Touch screens are great but an absolute failure on rough roads on the move. Jeep keeps all the dials and tactile switches in the centre, allowing the passenger to have control of climate and sound system whilst also allowing the driver control via the centre screen between the instrument cluster with steering mount buttons, and includes voice control. Leaf spring rear? Seriously are we still in horse and cart days? Comfort is a primary concern right up there with power, torque and range.

Thanks

I wonder if the suspension will allow it to be lifted

So true about annoying drivers aids for fleet and tradies, Lasted about 4 hrs before the old duct tape over the radar sensors and camera disabled it permanently. Now I can drive in silence 😅

@laeneel

Ай бұрын

Congrats genius...you've just voided your insurance, insurance assessors love guys like you, first thing we look for is has the driver aids been disabled 🙄

@weetbix2083

Ай бұрын

@@laeneel Banks, politicans, lawyers, accountants and insurance companies are the most corrupt industries in the world.

@adamroberts9159

Ай бұрын

@@laeneel yeah that makes total sense, Lane keeping was disabled so we won’t honour insurance coverage for being rear ended 👍🏼nice one champ. Here’s a tip, no one likes insurance guys 😘

@chriswilson2327

Ай бұрын

​@laeneel yep. you guys suck.

Hats off to KIA for a first attempt and a step in the right direction, but they can definitely improve on the looks.

Interesting and very important for Kia, but it's basically just another diesel ute to add to the long list. The one that really interests me (and is getting much less attention) is the BYD 'Shark'. Now that is a fascinating and a quite radical addition... PHEV with a pretty long EV only range, lottsa tech, and at the right price (which is likely) could really inject some spice into the market. Soon. Stand by for Beijing reveal...

@tallboy49

Ай бұрын

The BYD is Chinese. Not interested.

It looks better in wrapped. Best in case , they offer some custom wraps on the Production Model . Jeez.

looks great. needs a v6

@Ziochopchop

Ай бұрын

Really?? looks great???

@sbg911

Ай бұрын

Headsup Specsavers are doing a 2-for-1 at the moment

@unni.m1959

Ай бұрын

​@@Ziochopchopthis guy is the best example of what happens when you spent your childhood inside hideous futursick 2000077777 games and idolize people like e long music and his awful Mars fantasies , spaceship etc....you will loose touch with earth and you will forget how normal things here on earth is supposed to be.

@djm8027

Ай бұрын

Sorry , but you have mispelted gross :)

@chriswilson2327

Ай бұрын

It looks fugly. Majority rules.

Nice looking ute

Good luck trying to get parts somewhere in the outback if you have an issue.

I was going to say that (unless the ATO changes the regulations), a 1000kg payload immediately removes it from the novated lease crowd. But the way that looks, they might not be too upset....

@Pinchy80

Ай бұрын

And the car companies play to this, 1000+ kg payload in the lower tier models, and just under 1000kg in their top spec, this way they can upsell to the lease customers without trying

Its awesome

The design looks good

Am I the only one who thinks the design is distinctive and outstanding compared to other models.

in the olden days you wouldn't call somebody reversing up to a trailer an expert if they were doing it without a camera. It didn't warrant a mention at all.

Will buy it on Day 1

@chriswilson2327

Ай бұрын

Please don't. It's so ugly. It's resale will be so so bad. If you want an ugly car, go buy the new triton.

We need this in Canada !

Nice how they integrated the ford ranger grille into the dash! 😂😂

What market is this truck would be released? US? 🤞

@Richard-sl8we

29 күн бұрын

Not for the USA. Key market is Australia, hence the Tasman name. To be built in South Korea.

Are they going to do a single cab cab-chassis?

@australiancreepycrawlies6417

Ай бұрын

I’m am no Ford fan, but it is a big shame they didn’t do the 6 cylinder for the single cab ay

It looks like they took the Ranger Raptor front grill, took out the headlights and made it the dash. From the rear quarter it looks kind of Jeep Gladiator with the squared off cab and long tray. Regardless, Kia make some great cars. That front grill is going to give good airflow with a bullbar and spotties fitted. In the end, good looks or not, the main thing is reliability

Can't see any piano-black around the cabin. 👍👍

They should've put the 2.5t petrol from the Serento in it. 4 cylinder diesels are slooow.

@Wdeane1957

Ай бұрын

The Sorrento petrol engine is 3.5 litres, 200 kW but only 332 nm. The torque could be increased by Kia tuning it or a small turbo. Yet the 3.5 litre engine in the Kia Carnival outputs 216 kW and 355 nm. Again, just need to increase torque.

@Richard-sl8we

Ай бұрын

​​​​@@Wdeane1957 In other markets, the Sorento can be ordered with a 2.5 turbo-petrol engine with 213kw and 422Nm; it's a 4-cylinder. I believe the Kia Tasman will have the option (12 months after initial launch with the 2.2TD) of a 3.3 litre V6 turbo-petrol engine from the discontinued Kia Stinger. I'm thinking the engine will be updated to around 230kw and 620Nm, perhaps with the addition of hybrid technology. The 3.5 litre N/A V6 engine in the current Sorento in Australia will be 'killed off' in the next 12 months I believe. Toyota did the same with the Kluger, V6 is gone.

@caljeff2427

Ай бұрын

@@Wdeane1957 some markets the sorento comes with 2.5T. they also have a 3.8 v6 in their line up which would've been better.

Pre release picttures only. Wait to see it in the flesh

@Richard-sl8we

27 күн бұрын

Agreed, this is purely speculation to get KZread hits!

It's got nothing that would steer me to buy one if a straight 6 was available with 170kw and 500+ NM I'd be there.

What's with the box shape with today's vehicles?

lets just say ford aint got nothin to worry about

@je2338

Ай бұрын

Except reliability lol

@tallboy49

Ай бұрын

Explain ?

@ellgee9402

Ай бұрын

I think it's pretty self explanatory if you actually watched the video

@TProfileG

28 күн бұрын

Fords losing 130k dollars a unit right now. We will be Lucky if Ford survives.

@ellgee9402

28 күн бұрын

​@@TProfileGbut the Tasman will boost their sales so no issue there 😂

Would live when you do your big ute test this year if you hook them all up to a dyno and see how close to the factory figures they actually are. Also, stop bashing on tritons drum brakes - they are more than adequate and not everyone has to keep up with the joneses

Koa test plates always display the power output. And I've seen plates with 187 so 187kw. Let's see

Hybrid four-cylinder is the way to go

Could it be a hybrid by any chance?

Approximate price ? Looks great.

@Richard-sl8we

29 күн бұрын

It has not been launched yet by Kia in Australia, this is pure speculation by CE to get KZread hits.

Looks very similar to my green waste bin that I put all my grass clippings in.

CarExpert: “Pretty much what this is gonna look like”😂😂… other channels with actual leaked photos!!👏

The Kia “nugget” seems more fitting

The BYD hybrid is the one i like the look of.

I could be wrong but I think u mean straight 6 3 litre diesel in the genesis gv80 the v6 is the twin turbo 3.3 from the stinger. And it's petrol, originally it was advertised with the straight 6 diesel and it was the only kia/Hyundai that u could get that engine in, other wise u had to go premium genesis.

@johnholst

11 күн бұрын

Just a quick correction: the GV80 gets a 3.5 twin turbo V6 and is not shared with and Hyundai/Kia products.

@nickcarman6238

11 күн бұрын

@johnholst sorry I ment to say gv70

@johnholst

11 күн бұрын

@nickcarman6238 The GV70 also gets the same 3.5TT V6 as the Gv80. Again, not shared with Hyundai/kia.

@nickcarman6238

11 күн бұрын

@@johnholst not in my country mate 3.3t 6

@johnholst

11 күн бұрын

@nickcarman6238 What country would that be? There is no country where the Genesis gets the 3.3tt.

when you ask your 4 year old to design your new ute

Not really class leading in any way other than perhaps a fashion pick up truck rather than a work pick up truck. Is it available in manual or is it lazy man automatic only?

I like it.

Did anyone else get an “Alien” vibe from the front view? 😂😂

Is the Ford raptor exciting. What so exciting about it?

Homer Simpson back designing cars again....

I wonder if it will have a different name in other countries. Tasman resonates in Australia. If that’s how it’s going to look, doubt it will trouble the likes of Ford, Toyota, and Isuzu.

Even the old Colorado came with 500nm 15 years ago, why are we still at that figure?

They really missed a big opportunity by not puting in a v6 diesel option

@user-ru2yl8ts9b

Ай бұрын

I think it's unfair to criticize companies when the government has created regulations.

@doneB830

Ай бұрын

@@user-ru2yl8ts9bthe government works for us, not the other way round, we need to open our mouths and stop been wets.

@warcrabcyber9908

Ай бұрын

You think just slapping in a v6 is so easy huh? , what you don't know is that each engine has to go through stringent emissions testing to meet the criteria of a specific country. The emissions standard are stricter in some countries compared to others. Before you know it v6 won't be enough and people are gonna start asking for v8 in their utes and v12 , to do what I don't know?

@pcsolutionman

Ай бұрын

@@warcrabcyber9908 kia already have diesel v6 motors in this market 😳 😑 🙄 😐

@pcsolutionman

Ай бұрын

@warcrabcyber9908 and yea people want a bigger engine. Lots of people will in Australia will use it to tow its limit at 3.5 tons. If u don't think it's wanted and needed read the comments.