KIA Tasman 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Price in South Africa 2026 – ZAR1,004,999 | Specs & EMI

KIA Tasman — 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded

X-Pro Colour Coded adds visual coherence to the flagship off-road specification — maximum capability with maximum style.

The Kia Tasman X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded is the most comprehensively specified bakkie in the Tasman range. It takes the X-Pro's off-road hardware — rear differential lock, all-terrain tyres, skid plates, and X-Pro-specific interior — and adds colour-matched bumpers and door mirrors for a unified, premium visual presentation. This combination of maximum capability and maximum visual coherence creates the Tasman variant that is hardest to argue against for the South African buyer who wants both. The colour-coded treatment on the X-Pro is more nuanced than on the LX or SX variants because the X-Pro's exterior already carries design elements specific to its off-road positioning. Adding colour-matched bumpers to a vehicle that has been visually tuned for off-road credibility creates a distinctive result — a bakkie that looks serious and intentional in equal measure. The all-terrain tyres' aggressive profile reinforces the off-road message, the colour-coded bumpers and mirrors add urban sophistication, and the combination communicates a bakkie for buyers who don't make compromises. The mechanical package is identical to the standard X-Pro 4x4: 147 kW, 440 Nm 2.2-litre turbodiesel, eight-speed automatic, 4x4 with 2H, 4H, 4L, rear differential lock, all-terrain tyres, and full skid plate package. No capability is traded for the colour-coded treatment. The X-Pro Colour Coded can do everything the standard X-Pro can — river crossings in Limpopo, sand roads in the North West, rocky farm tracks in the Eastern Cape — and it looks better doing it on the sealed roads between those destinations. South African adventure-lifestyle bakkie buyers — those for whom the bakkie is both a working tool and a personal statement — find the X-Pro Colour Coded the most complete expression of what a modern bakkie can be. It's the vehicle that parks outside the bush camp with the same presence as it parks outside the Sandton office or the Constantia wine estate. The seven-year, 150 000 km warranty makes the X-Pro Colour Coded — the most expensive Tasman in the range — the most financially protected. For a buyer investing in the Tasman's top specification, knowing that Kia warranties that investment for seven years and 150 000 km is the assurance that closes the purchase decision. The colour-coded X-Pro is not a risk-taker's vehicle — it's the vehicle for the buyer who has calculated that the Tasman's specification and warranty combination represents the best value in its competitive bracket. The X-Pro Colour Coded's premium over the standard X-Pro deserves contextualisation in the South African market. Colour-coded variants consistently command better residual values in the used bakkie market because they appeal to a broader buyer base on disposal — lifestyle buyers who want the capability of the X-Pro but also care about presentation are willing to pay a premium for the Colour Coded variant, just as the first owner did. This residual value benefit partially offsets the additional purchase cost over the operating cycle, making the Colour Coded a more financially rational choice than the initial premium might suggest. South Africa's outdoor recreation culture — represented by clubs like the South African 4x4 Association and the thousands of individual off-road enthusiasts who explore the country's game reserves, mountain passes, and remote coastal areas — is the Tasman X-Pro Colour Coded's natural community. These buyers evaluate bakkies on real terrain, share experiences in online communities and club runs, and are sophisticated assessors of what a 4x4 vehicle can actually do versus what its specification sheet claims. The X-Pro's rear differential lock, all-terrain tyres, and skid plate package are the specifications this community uses to determine whether a vehicle belongs in their consideration set. The colour-coded treatment is the additional detail that communicates pride of ownership, which in this community is not vanity — it's a signal that the owner is serious about the vehicle, maintains it properly, and uses it with care.

Who buys this: The X-Pro Colour Coded buyer is the South African bakkie buyer who refuses to compromise. They want maximum off-road capability — rear diff lock, all-terrain tyres, skid plates — and they want the bakkie to look as good on the sealed roads between off-road destinations as it does on the terrain itself. They may be a high-income professional who uses the bakkie for genuine bush and farm work but also drives it in premium urban environments. They compare against the Hilux Legend 50 and consider the Tasman's seven-year warranty against the Hilux's proven residual values, ultimately deciding that the additional warranty coverage and specification depth justify the Kia choice. The colour-coded treatment is the decisive detail — they want the X-Pro's capability without the standard bakkie's industrial aesthetic. The seven-year warranty is the financial commitment they needed from Kia to make a new-brand purchase decision at the top of the range.

City

In urban contexts the X-Pro Colour Coded's all-terrain tyres produce more road noise than road-tyre alternatives — a characteristic AT compromise. The colour-coded bumpers and mirrors significantly improve the X-Pro's urban visual presence, making it as at home outside a Sandton restaurant as it is on a Limpopo farm track. The 440 Nm diesel manages city traffic effectively in 2H, and the eight-speed automatic's city manners are smooth. Fuel consumption in stop-start urban driving reaches approximately 11-12 L/100km — the combined penalty of the 4x4 system and all-terrain tyres in city conditions.

Highway

Highway performance mirrors the standard X-Pro — the all-terrain tyres produce marginally more wind noise than road tyres at 120 km/h, fuel consumption at highway speed is approximately 9.5-10.0 L/100km, and the 147 kW diesel maintains speed without strain. The colour-coded exterior adds no aerodynamic penalty. Long runs to off-road destinations — the drive from Johannesburg to the Timbavati, or from Cape Town to the Cederberg — are managed comfortably in the X-Pro Colour Coded's well-specified cabin.

Off-Road

Off-road performance is identical to the standard X-Pro 4x4. Rear differential lock, all-terrain tyres, skid plates, and the full 4x4 system with low-range transfer provide the hardware required for serious South African off-road conditions. The colour-coded bumpers are the one consideration for very demanding off-road use — coloured plastic is more visually obvious when damaged than black plastic, and X-Pro Colour Coded buyers who regularly traverse heavily vegetated or rocky terrain should weigh the aesthetic investment against the likelihood of bush contact damage.

KIA Tasman — Quick Facts

Starting price in South Africa: ZAR 1,004,999 ex-showroom
Engine: 2151 cc
Power output: 147 kW (197 bhp)
Ground clearance: 231 mm — handy for those South African potholes
Claimed fuel economy: 11.8 km/l
Body style: Pickup

KIA Tasman Variants & Prices

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Variant	Trim	Fuel	Transmission	Price
2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab	Base	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 679,995
2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab Colour Coded	Base	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 684,995
2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab	Mid	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 879,995
2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded	Mid	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 884,999
2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab	Top	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 999,995
2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded	Flagship	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 1,004,999

Variant	Trim	Fuel	Transmission	Price
2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab	Base	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 679,995
2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab Colour Coded	Base	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 684,995
2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab	Mid	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 879,995
2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded	Mid	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 884,999
2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab	Top	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 999,995
2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded	Flagship	Diesel	Automatic	ZAR 1,004,999

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2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded — Should You Buy It?

The most complete Tasman — maximum off-road capability, premium interior, colour-coded exterior, and the segment's best warranty in a single package.

The X-Pro Colour Coded is the Tasman for buyers who want everything. The off-road hardware is complete, the interior is the most thoroughly specified in the range, and the colour-coded exterior is the visual finishing touch. Combined with the seven-year warranty, it's a compelling total package. For buyers who've decided to give the Tasman a serious evaluation, the Colour Coded X-Pro is where that evaluation should end.

What's Good

✓Rear differential lock, all-terrain tyres, and skid plates provide the off-road hardware required for South Africa's most demanding terrain conditions.
✓Colour-coded bumpers and door mirrors add premium visual coherence to the X-Pro's capable exterior — a rare combination in the off-road bakkie segment.
✓Seven-year, 150 000 km warranty on the range-topping X-Pro provides exceptional coverage for the most demanding application in the Tasman range.
✓147 kW, 440 Nm turbodiesel with low-range transfer case delivers the torque multiplication needed for serious off-road terrain management.
✓X-Pro-specific interior specification — off-road instrumentation, premium materials — creates the most complete Tasman cabin at the top of the range.
✓All-terrain tyres as standard fitment provide meaningful off-road grip on the loose and wet surfaces that South African terrain regularly presents.
✓Eight-speed automatic manages the full range from city commuting to low-speed off-road torque delivery with a single transmission package.
✓Underbody skid plates protect critical mechanical components from rock and debris damage on the technical terrain the X-Pro is designed for.
✓The X-Pro Colour Coded is the most visually distinctive and completely specified bakkie in the Tasman range, appropriate for buyers who want the full package.

Watch Out For

✕Colour-coded bumpers are more susceptible to bush and rock contact damage than black plastic trim — serious off-road users should consider this trade-off carefully.
✕All-terrain tyres produce noticeably more road noise at highway speed than road-tyre alternatives — an inherent characteristic of the AT specification.
✕Range-topping pricing represents the maximum Tasman investment — buyers must accept new-brand uncertainty at the price of an established competitor's top spec.
✕The Ford Ranger Raptor sets a higher performance off-road benchmark with specialised suspension and engine that the X-Pro's standard hardware cannot match.
✕Residual values for the Tasman X-Pro range in South Africa's used-car market are completely untested and represent a financial uncertainty.
✕Dealer network depth in remote South African rural areas — where serious off-road users are based — is still developing to adequate coverage levels.
✕All-terrain tyre replacement costs are higher than standard road tyres, adding a recurring cost variable to the X-Pro's overall running cost calculation.
✕City fuel consumption of approximately 11-12 L/100km reflects the combined penalty of the 4x4 system and all-terrain tyres in urban stop-start conditions.
✕Some adventurous bakkie buyers may find the colour-coded premium over the standard X-Pro difficult to justify if their off-road use involves high contact-damage risk.

KIA Tasman FAQs

How much is the KIA Tasman in South Africa? +

Current recommended retail prices for the KIA Tasman run from R679,995 to R1,004,999, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

Which KIA Tasman variants are available in South Africa? +

The current South African range comprises 2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab, 2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab Colour Coded, 2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab, 2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded, 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab, 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

What is the ground clearance of the KIA Tasman? +

The listed ground clearance for the KIA Tasman is 231 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

What engine is in the KIA Tasman? +

The listed engine capacity for the KIA Tasman is 2151 cc, with output shown as 147 kW (197 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

What fuel consumption can I expect from the KIA Tasman? +

The official claimed figure shown here is around 11.8 km/l. Treat it as a comparison figure rather than a promise: traffic, speed, load, tyre pressure and driving style can all move real South African consumption up or down.

Who should consider the KIA Tasman? +

The X-Pro Colour Coded buyer is the South African bakkie buyer who refuses to compromise. They want maximum off-road capability — rear diff lock, all-terrain tyres, skid plates — and they want the bakkie to look as good on the sealed roads between off-road destinations as it does on the terrain itself. They may be a high-income professional who uses the bakkie for genuine bush and farm work but also drives it in premium urban environments. They compare against the Hilux Legend 50 and consider the Tasman's seven-year warranty against the Hilux's proven residual values, ultimately deciding that the additional warranty coverage and specification depth justify the Kia choice. The colour-coded treatment is the decisive detail — they want the X-Pro's capability without the standard bakkie's industrial aesthetic. The seven-year warranty is the financial commitment they needed from Kia to make a new-brand purchase decision at the top of the range.

Is the KIA Tasman suitable for city driving? +

How does the KIA Tasman suit highway travel? +