[2] It was unveiled simultaneously in two locations on 29 October 2024 at the Jeddah International Motor Show in Saudi Arabia, and in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

[6] The Tasman will be built on an all-new platform, and slated to compete with the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara and Toyota Hilux, and will match their braked towing capacity of 3,500 kg (7,700 lb) and a payload of around 1,000 kg (2,200 lb).

[13][14] Inside, the Tasman features a triple screen layout with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 5-inch display for the HVAC controls and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Like all Kia products, the Tasman includes the brand’s ten must have sustainable items used for the crash pad, seats and interior carpet.

Other interior features include dual wireless charging pads, a folding centre console, a Harman Kardon sound system, and a 33-litre hidden storage area under the rear seat bases.

Both setup features Kia’s frequency selective Sensitive Damper Control (SDC) and Hydraulic Rebound Stop technology.

[13] The AWD system automatically switches to provide enough traction on different road surfaces and has three standard driving modes - ECO, Smart and Sport.

Other drivetrain features are Electronic Locking Differential (e-LD), an X-Trek mode that allows for low-speed off-road driving, and Kia's Ground View Monitor (GVM) camera system.