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The Kia Tasman might come with a petrol engine option, as plans for an overseas release have been revealed. This could mean a second powertrain choice for Australia. When news of the Kia Tasman first surfaced in 2019, Kia Australia had promised a choice of petrol or diesel. However, the idea of a petrol engine option was dropped, and the ute was set to launch with a four-cylinder diesel engine. Despite this, there are reports of a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol option being offered internationally, and it hasn’t been entirely ruled out for Australia. The decision is uncertain due to the looming NVES policy.
Brands mentioned: Kia, HiLux, Ranger, Sorento, Carnival
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