Kia Unveils First Image of Tasman Pickup Truck

•    Here’s a first image of the future Kia Tasman pickup, which may or may not be coming to North America.

Kia hasn’t made a secret of it: the Korean automaker is working on its first pickup truck. Today it shared an official image of the Tasman, complete with colourful camouflage, to give us an idea of what it will look like.

The midsize Kia Tasman is intended initially for the Korean market, and then Australia, Africa and the Middle East. Nothing has been confirmed for North America, but early units have been seen in testing in California. That doesn't usually lie.

What’s more, Kia has already confirmed plans to launch an electric pickup on the US market in 2027. That version will be derived from the gasoline-powered truck that will enter the market first. Will North America get both? Remains to be seen.

The Tasman pickup, its name taken from the Australian island of Tasmania, is scheduled to debut in 2025.

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