The Kia bakkie project is nearing completion and The Citizen Motoring looks at whether the Tasman can rival the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.
Kia says the Tasman will be relevant in the South African market where bakkies are king.bakkie project is nearing conclusion and set to be unveiled before the end of the year. And Kia South Africa has indicated that we can expect the Tasman in Mzansi.podcast, Jaco van der Merwe and Charl Bosch take a closer look at the Kia Tasman bakkie.
“The fact that the Kia brand has taken so long for this product to come into fruition shows that we have big aspirations,” says Kia South Africa CEO Gary Scott.“Yes, the Tasman name obviously makes it relevant to Australia, but I think it is just as relevant in South Africa. Official teaser images of the Kia bakkie were released last month, with the Tasman sporting colourful camouflage. Styling at the front looks to resemble the electric EV9, with no details on the interior disclosed.
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