Kia Tasman bakkie lands in SA to rival Hilux, Ranger: Pricing and features

Kia Tasman bakkie lands in SA to rival Hilux, Ranger: Pricing and features

Kia enters South Africa bakkie segment with new Tasman

The Tasman goes on sale in South Africa on 9 April 2026, with pricing starting at R679,995 and reaching R999,99

Kia enters bakkie battle in South Africa with new Tasman

Kia South Africa has officially entered the country’s highly competitive bakkie segment with the launch of its all-new Tasman, a bold move that marks one of the most significant expansions in the brand’s local history. Long associated with passenger cars and SUVs, Kia is now stepping into a segment that sits at the heart of the South African market – a segment where even Mercedes-Benz previously tested the waters with the X-Class. Rather than ad…

Review: Kia Tasman 2.2CRDi X-Pro 4x4 AT

It comes from a land down under, but could the Kia Tasman tip the SA double-cab scene on its head? We sample the South Korean automaker’s first-ever bakkie. First impressions here… Image: Peet Mocke Kia’s eagerly awaited double-cab combines military-grade toughness with genuinely impressive everyday road manners…the establishment should sit up and take notice. Why is the Kia Tasman significant? Aside from the influx of pickups filtering in from …