Kia Tasman.
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Just when you think the Tesla Cybertruck might be the most disturbing-looking object on 4 wheels, a new contender emerges: the 2025 Kia Tasman.
“Ghastly” doesn’t even begin to describe it. The Cybertruck almost has a good excuse: being the most noticeable vehicle you can buy for $100,000. At that price and for that purpose it’s almost a bargain.
But the Tasman is a work truck. It’s probably not that expensive. You can tell Kia has made some efforts to be a bit original and different from other pickup trucks. And it is, in a bad way. It looks like something out of WW2, or a Soviet-era truck from Eastern Europe.
Surprisingly, the interior looks great. It seems Kia got everything right inside. Looking modern but also rugged and even a bit original. There is also a way to make the Tasman even uglier with an optional weirdo-looking storage for the rear bed. Something that looks like a strange plastic cage.
This is Kia’s official description of their new pickup: “A progressive pickup, the Kia Tasman breaks down traditional stereotypes to deliver revolutionary design, spaciousness, adaptability and safety“. Or “Kia’s first pickup truck invites customers to ‘dive into a new dimension’ by pushing boundaries of what a pickup can deliver“.
The Tasman will be available with a 2.5 Liter gas engine or 2.2 Liter Diesel. A 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission will be offered.
And of course, this will not be coming here. Thanks to the 25% “Chicken tax” tariff on pickup trucks.
Wow…that’s ugly. Makes the Cybertruck look pretty good.