At a glance
A new-generation Kia work ute with a wide tub and serious towing and payload claims on suitable variants.
- Dual-cab wellside and work variants
- Diesel powertrain
- Available now in New Zealand
Available nowDiesel
NZ ute model guide
Kia Tasman
A new-generation Kia work ute with a wide tub and serious towing and payload claims on suitable variants.
Current published starting point$43,690 + ORCPrices and capacities vary by body, grade, fitted accessories and delivery timing.
NZ status: Kia New Zealand publishes the local Tasman range and specifications.
- Payload
- Up to 1,000kg
- Towing
- Up to 3,500kg braked
- Power
- 154kW
- Torque
- 440Nm
Vehicle gallery
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Official imagery is shown for identification and editorial comparison. Exact New Zealand grade and equipment may differ.
Work-first research
Everything important, without the brochure clutter
A new-generation Kia work ute with a wide tub and serious towing and payload claims on suitable variants. This work-first guide separates verified New Zealand information from the questions that still need a written answer for the exact vehicle.
Published specifications
- Engine / system
- 2.2L turbo-diesel
- Power
- 154kW
- Torque
- 440Nm
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Towing
- Up to 3,500kg braked
- Payload
- Up to 1,000kg
- Cargo / tub
- Up to 1,212L VDA tub volume
- Driveline
- 2WD/4WD; grade dependent
- Warranty
- Kia diesel programme: up to 5 years / 150,000km, subject to servicing conditions
- Service / ownership
- Authorised scheduled servicing is required for the extended programme
Price & variants
$43,690 + ORCCompare the exact body, grade, on-road costs, fitted work equipment, delivery date and finance conditions—not only the headline price.
Work capability
Start with the completed vehicle: crew, tools, stock, tray or fit-out, accessories and any regular trailer.
- Construction
- Towing
- Rural
- Mixed work
Payload & towing
- Payload
- Up to 1,000kg
- Towing
- Up to 3,500kg braked
Powertrain
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Engine / system
- 2.2L turbo-diesel
- Power
- 154kW
Best suited to
ConstructionTowingRuralMixed work
Use this as a shortlist starting point. The final decision should follow a loaded test drive and a written, itemised offer.
Things to consider
- Payload after people, accessories and permanently carried equipment
- Service access, replacement transport and parts support
- Real delivery timing and any stock or allocation conditions
Dealer offers
Send one clear brief covering vehicle, work, setup, location and timing. Relevant participating dealers can respond where coverage is available.
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Read guideSpecification recordChecked 25 August 2026
Kia New Zealand Tasman ↗. Values are published New Zealand model-family figures or explicitly labelled international manufacturer figures where the NZ page does not publish the field.
Warranty & ownership recordChecked 25 August 2026
Kia New Zealand warranty and roadside assist ↗. Programme conditions, commercial-use limits and time-limited offers can change; confirm eligibility in the written dealer offer.
Image recordKia New Zealand Tasman model page · verified 25 August 2026
Official manufacturer asset used with attribution for vehicle identification and editorial comparison; not licensed for third-party advertising.
Common questions
Kia Tasman NZ FAQs
Is the Kia Tasman available in New Zealand?+
Kia New Zealand publishes the local Tasman range and specifications. This status was checked 25 August 2026; confirm current stock and order timing with the supplying dealer.
Is the Kia Tasman suitable for tradies?+
It can be if the exact body, payload, towing and accessory setup match the written work brief. The model name alone is not enough.
Can I request Kia Tasman offers?+
Yes. Add the model to your vehicle brief and allow alternatives if you want relevant dealers to explain another option. Response numbers vary with model, location, timing and participating coverage.