Overview

• Kia Australia will keep the first-generation Tasman in production until 2035 with major facelifts scheduled in 2027, 2030 and 2033.
• The Tasman launches solely with a 154 kW/440 Nm 2.2 litre four-cylinder diesel after Kia ruled out a V6 on emissions-feasibility grounds.
• Kia’s R&D team in Korea is studying a conventional petrol-electric hybrid system without a charging port to cut CO₂ while preserving towing capacity, though approval remains unconfirmed.
• Preliminary development of a ladder-frame SUV variant for Prado and Everest rivals is complete, but formal sign-off by Kia’s brand heads in Korea is still pending.
• Kia Australia’s bid to import the next-generation US-built Telluride for right-hand drive markets has been rejected due to global production constraints.