upcoming Kia TK/Tasman chirp was tracked down again with what appeared to be another Mohave mule body.
These latest images were posted on Instagram by car shortsshows the prototype ute with a thick black camouflage.
This spotted Kia TK/Tasman ute appears to have a front end that resembles a Mohave-framed SUV with boxy headlights and a large rectangular grille. ONE previous spy prototype look very similar.
Kia ute – internally known as TK – is one of two pickups coming soon comes from the brand, possibly the vehicle that company executives called a “strategic model in emerging markets” last year. The other will be a dedicated power ute.
TK is only an internal codename at this stage and ute can get the Tasman name by a recent trademark filing with IP Australia.
According to Kia dealers who have been informed about the vehicle, the company is comparing the TK/Tasman with the segment leader. Ford Ranger And Toyota Hilux “to achieve towing and tonnage goals”.
Roland Rivero, general manager of product planning at Kia Australia said: “If you dissect the market and see what are the key regions, who are the key benchmarks and that has evolved, it is clear that within a few years via. auto expert first month.
“When we started the conversation, there was no brand new Ranger. It happened, so was Amarok.
Mr. Rivero also confirmed the car will be manufactured in Korea.
“We are confident that within the next 24 to 36 months it will be available in Australia,” Mr. Rivero said.
He added that “a lot of travelers have made the trip” to Australia to experience local competition and conditions.
Kia Australia CEO Damien Meredith said: “It’s a moving target in terms of specs, design and price, but all of that is always jumbled up within the platform.
“We said it from the beginning [of ute development] all those years ago, in 2018 or whatever, that we thought we could sell where we’re using the brand and where we’ve developed a dealer network, we believe I can still capture 10% of the LCV market.
For context, the Isuzu D-Maxin both 4×2 and 4×4, representing about 10% of the segment last year.
Based on recent leaks, auto expert It is possible to confirm the production version of the Kia ute will be equipped with a diesel engine, although details on capacity and number of cylinders are yet to be revealed.
However, the fact that a Kia Mohave SUV was used as the basis for a spy prototype could provide some clues.
In Korea, Mohave is equipped with a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6 engine that produces 189kW of power and 560Nm of torque. For reference, the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel in the Ranger and Amarok produces 184kW and 600Nm.
Mohave offers all-wheel drive with electronic low-range and many of the same off-road modes as other Kia SUVs. An eight-speed automatic is standard.
Kia has certified its latest 3.0 liter diesel engine to be Euro 6 compliant, in line with emissions regulations that are likely to be introduced in Australia soon and are now in effect in other markets around the world. . Some buses are now EU6 certified in Australia.
We could see Kia offering a variety of engines to hit different price points and regional needs, with the brand’s familiar 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel as a potential start. other.
A commercial version of this engine is currently in service in Hyundai Staria valve, generating 130kW/430Nm and mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. In the Staria, it comes standard with all-wheel drive, but it’s unclear whether Kia will stick with that or develop a more rugged 4WD system like the Mohave’s.
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