One of two pickup trucks currently under development by Kia, the Tasman seen here undergoing tests in Europe, is based on a body-on-frame platform
Kia is forging ahead and expanding the development scope of its first-ever pickup truck, which will most likely be named the Tasman. After having been spotted multiple times in its home market of South Korea, our spy photographers had a breakthrough by capturing a prototype testing in Europe for the very first time. But that's not all. The camouflaged truck was spied testing alongside a Ford Ranger—and not just any Ranger, but the range-topping Raptor.
They've added a handy step right into the rear bumper, making it a breeze for owners to reach over and snatch their gear from the bed. Read: This Is What Kia's New Mid-Size Pickup Truck Could Look Like It appears that the lighting design will play a role in tying this pickup to the broader Kia family. Those vertical daytime running lights up front seem to bear a resemblance to the ones on the updated Sorento and the EV9.
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