Why the 2025 Kia ute won’t have a V6 engine

4 April 2024, 8:00 am

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Why the 2025 Kia ute won’t have a V6 engine
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Why the 2025 Kia ute won’t have a V6 engine
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Kia is set to launch its first ute in Australia in mid-2025, with a turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine. The Tasman is targeting 10 per cent of the light commercial vehicle market and will have a braked towing capacity of 3500kg. It will not offer a plug-in hybrid option like the Ranger. The 2.2-litre CRDi turbo-diesel engine is expected to produce 148kW of power. It’s unclear if a six-cylinder engine will be offered later. Spied prototypes show the Tasman will have a live rear axle and rear disc brakes. Brands mentioned: Kia, Toyota, Ford, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Genesis.

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