• Kia Tasman subjected to over 190 km of off-road testing in the hands of 25 international journalists
• Kia highlights the extreme capabilities of its first pickup truck across nine grueling off-road courses
• Tasman demonstrates best-in-class 800mm fording ability by confidently crossing over 9 km of river
• Despite its elite off-road performance, the Tasman offers SUV-level comfort, including reclining rear seats and premium infotainment
• Launching in Korea in the first half of 2025, the Tasman is set to arrive in Australia, Africa and the Middle East later in the year

Deep in the Korean countryside, far from paved roads, the Kia Tasman X-Pro revealed its true character. With its rugged body-on-frame construction, switchable all-wheel drive (AWD) system, rear electronic locking differential (e-LD), sophisticated suite of off-road assistance systems and class-leading 252mm of ground clearance, Kia’s first ever bespoke pickup truck wasn’t designed to stay confined to the asphalt.

To prove it, Kia invited 25 journalists from 11 countries to put the Tasman through its paces in two challenging environments: a steep mountain trail riddled with harsh undulations, and a technical, purpose-built off-road course featuring nine grueling obstacles.

The outcome? A striking demonstration of a vehicle as assured off-road as it is on it.