2025 Kia Tasman ute: Upcoming documentary series to show Tasman testing in Australia

We’re about to get a comprehensive look at the hotly anticipated Kia Tasman ute.

Kia has just dropped a teaser for its upcoming documentary series, which will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Tasman’s extensive testing regime in the harsh Australian wilderness. The series – titled One More Round – will run from July to October, and the first episode is scheduled for release on July 22. Here's the teaser 👇

Aimed at building excitement in the lead up to the vehicle’s world premiere in the second half of 2024, the series will also demonstrate the Tasman’s ability to cope with the relentless demands that Australian 4x4 tourers face and highlight its durability and performance in a number of settings.

Episodes will focus on off-road testing, deep-water wading, all-terrain durability, towing trials, on-track performance, and ride and handling. Plus, the series will feature interviews with the research and development team.

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“The Kia Tasman represents our unwavering dedication to innovation,” said Heui Won Yang, President of the Kia R&D division. Every aspect of our R&D division’s capability has been channelled into creating a vehicle that not only lives up to its title as the first of its kind, but also delivers performance that surpasses expectations.”

The Tasman is expected to make its world premiere in the second half of 2024. It will then be officially released in 2025, initially in Korea before coming to Australia.