Kia has confirm pricing for the cab-chassis version of its all-new Tasman ute.
Tasman Single-Cab chassis range will be available in three variants: S 4×2 from $38,010, S 4×4 from at $45,010 and SX 4×4 from $49,520 — plus on-road costs.
The Dual-Cab chassis will come in two variants; S 4×4 from $48,240 and the SX 4×4 from $52,740 — plus on-roads.
Cab-chassis variants can be paired with a Kia genuine accessories tray, which can be accompanied by further options such as an under-tray drawer, tool box, and water tank.
There’s a variety of roof storage layouts, canopies, tonneau covers, a sports bar or sail plane for pick-up models and multiple bull bar, side step and tow bar configurations to choose from.
Dedicated off-roaders can opt for a snorkel and dust defence kit, while general adventure is catered for with roof pods, in addition to bicycle, watercraft, and ski and snowboard carriers.
There’s also a car fridge, folding table, a variety of floor mat options, headlamp protectors, bonnet protectors, weathershields, sill protection, a roadside assist kit and aromatherapy diffuser.
Bet the latter is a big seller.
All Tasmans feature ladder-frame construction with high-mount double wishbone suspension and solid-axle four-layer leaf spring rear suspension layout.
Genuine off-road ability comes courtesy of a 4×4 Active two-speed transfer case with the ability to ability to send power between the front and rear axles automatically in 4×4 Active (4A) mode, depending on where traction is required.
Using a multi-plate clutch within the transfer case, 4A brings the best of both worlds between typical four-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive systems.
All Tasman 4×4 models beneath the X-Pro also feature a reactive mechanical rear differential lock (m-LD), which goes beyond typical limited-slip differential designs by actually locking the rear wheels together when a loss of forward traction is detected, and is particularly suited to off-road conditions.
The X-Pro ups the ante with a proactive rear differential lock (e-LD), which enables the driver to select when the differential lock is required to maximise forward traction, by locking the rear wheels together before traversing extreme off-road situations.
It also offers specifically tailored off-road suspension and tyres, with the frequency-selective shock absorbers and integrated hydraulic rebound stoppers fitted to all Tasmans complemented by an X-Pro-specific calibration and unique rear bump stops and an extra 14mm of spring height.
In conjunction with the X-Pro’s larger all-terrain tyres, this results in an overall 28mm lift in ride height over other Tasman models for a total of 252mm.
X-Line and X-Pro feature a specific front bumper design which has been optimised for off-road clearance, which when combined with the X-Pro’s additional ride height enables an impressive approach angle of 32.2 degrees.
Rrampover is 25.8 degrees and the departure angle is 26.2 degrees.
X-Pro also adds additional underbody protection for the fuel tank.
All-terrain modes include:
- Auto mode represents an AI-based driving surface analysis for automatic selection of the optimal driving mode.
- Snow mode calibrates the Tasman’s various systems for slippery surfaces like snow.
- Mud mode is suited for driving on muddy, unpaved roads or uneven surfaces.
- Sand mode is specifically tailored for soft, dry sand or deep gravel surfaces.
X-Pro adds :
- Rock mode which is particularly suited to bumpier, low-traction surfaces like rocks or deep ruts.
- X-Trek mode which is effectively a low-speed cruise control system for crawling in low-range. It offers five console-selectable speed settings below 10km/h, and enables the driver to maintain steady throttle application in particularly challenging off-road situations.
The X-Pro also brings a specific Off-Road Page within the multimedia screen, which offers a variety of off-road information within a clear graphic display.
Supporting the benchmark 3500kg braked tow rating and 350kg tow ball weight rating of all Tasmans is a host of mechanical and towing-specific calibration elements to optimise driver confidence and safety when hauling a load behind the vehicle.
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