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KIA Tasman

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First-generation Kia Tasman; South African retail launch April 2026 Current version 2026 Body style Pickup
Tasman is a South African Pickup with a pickup body and diesel power.
ZAR 1,004,999
On-road in
ZAR 1,032,373
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 1,004,999
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 2,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,300
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 4,200
Insurance
ZAR 15,075
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 1,004,999
Finance estimate from ZAR 11,986/month Based on 2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2151cc (2.2L) Torque:440Nm (325 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:252mm (9.9″) Power:154kW (207 bhp) Boot1173L (41.4 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.8 km/l (30 mpg)
City 10.4 km/l (24 mpg)
Highway 15.0 km/l (35 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the KIA Tasman in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 11,986
Total Interest
ZAR 174,158
Total Payable
ZAR 719,158
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

KIA Tasman

Tasman is a South African Pickup with a pickup body and diesel power.

SX and X-Pro, each also offered with colour-coded fenders, use part-time four-wheel drive with high and low range. Kia publishes 1,123 kg payload for LX and 1,008 kg for SX and X-Pro, plus a 3,500 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked towing limit. LX rides on 265/65 R17 tyres and is the price-led 2WD. X-Pro moves to taller 265/70 R17 all-terrain tyres, raises clearance to 252 mm, improves the approach, breakover and departure angles, adds Rock mode, a locking rear differential, underbody protection, heated seats, leather and an eight-speaker system. The range carries a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and six-year/90,000 km service plan. The standard and colour-coded versions within each grade share the same engine and drivetrain; the extra price is for the exterior treatment, not extra capability. Ground clearance is the default manufacturer figure; Kia does not publish a separate value with every seat occupied, so Hagalu keeps that loaded measurement explicitly undisclosed. Fixed-rear-seat versions publish 915 mm rear legroom; the adjustable rear arrangement reaches 940 mm at maximum. The driver must reconcile kerb mass, payload, passengers, accessories, tow-ball download, GVM and the 6,200 kg gross combined mass. A canopy, drawer system, replacement bumper or recovery equipment consumes payload before people and cargo are counted. Ownership comparison should use the current retail price, exact derivative, five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and six-year/90,000 km service plan. A temporary monthly promotion is not the cash price and depends on deposit, term, rate and residual. Five-seat double cab; 8-inch display on LX and 12.3-inch display on SX/X-Pro; front and rear USB-C charging; X-Pro leather, heated front seats and eight-speaker audio. Work-and-lifestyle double-cab buyer who needs a published one-tonne-class payload, 3,500 kg braked towing, or the additional low-range and terrain hardware of SX/X-Pro. SX suits buyers who genuinely need selectable low range and terrain modes. The Tasman is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a South African price reference of R679,995, engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel and a power output of 154 kW @ 3800 rpm. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a 8-Speed Automatic transmission, a rear-wheel drive drivetrain and a rear-wheel drive drivetrain for Tasman. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for work, delivery or fleet duty, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Tasman

KIA Tasman — Quick Facts

KIA Tasman Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab Base Diesel Efficiency13.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 679,995
2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab Colour Coded Base Diesel Efficiency13.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 684,999
2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab Mid Diesel Efficiency12.8 km/l Automatic ZAR 879,995
2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Mid Diesel Efficiency12.8 km/l Automatic ZAR 884,999
2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Top Diesel Efficiency12.8 km/l Automatic ZAR 999,995
2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Flagship Diesel Efficiency12.8 km/l Automatic ZAR 1,004,999
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab Base Diesel Efficiency13.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 679,995
2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab Colour Coded Base Diesel Efficiency13.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 684,999
2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab Mid Diesel Efficiency12.8 km/l Automatic ZAR 879,995
2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Mid Diesel Efficiency12.8 km/l Automatic ZAR 884,999
2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Top Diesel Efficiency12.8 km/l Automatic ZAR 999,995
2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Flagship Diesel Efficiency12.8 km/l Automatic ZAR 1,004,999
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KIA Tasman Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the KIA Tasman Fits Best

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Who buys this

It is a full-size working double cab: 5,410 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and built on a 3,270 mm wheelbase. A shopper researching Tasman should separate need from showroom appeal. If a South African price reference of R679,995 solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
SX adds part-time 4WD, selectable Snow, Mud and Sand terrain modes, more driver assistance, front parking sensors and the 12.3-inch display. Around town, Tasman should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a 8-Speed Automatic transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a rear-wheel drive drivetrain is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Tasman out with the load it normally carries. Engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel gives context, but a number cannot show how a power output of 154 kW @ 3800 rpm feels on a gradient. For highway buyers, the Tasman needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for Tasman. A four-wheel drive drivetrain helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for Tasman
Off-Road
If the Tasman will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for Tasman. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for Tasman. A South African price reference of R879,995 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for Tasman. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for Tasman
4.3/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.3 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-12

KIA Tasman — Should You Buy It?

4.3/5
2026 Kia Tasman South African range review
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-12

The current Tasman is strongest when judged as a work-capable double cab: all variants have 154 kW, 440 Nm, an eight-speed automatic, a 3,500 kg braked tow limit and an official 7.5-7.8 L/100 km combined claim. LX offers the highest payload and lowest price; SX adds useful low-range 4WD; X-Pro justifies its premium with taller all-terrain tyres, greater clearance, Rock mode, a locking rear differential and protection. The large body needs space in town, and a new nameplate cannot yet prove long-term local resale. The rating is an evidence-led desk assessment of the exact 2026 range, not a road-test score.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's market-specific buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 4.3/5 · 20%
4.3/5
Value 4.2/5 · 20%
4.2/5
Practicality 4.6/5 · 20%
4.6/5
Ownership 4.3/5 · 15%
4.3/5
Powertrain suitability 4.4/5 · 15%
4.4/5
Comfort & technology 4.1/5 · 10%
4.1/5

Evidence reviewed: Hagalu maintains the detailed source record internally so this page does not promote third-party vehicle websites.

How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Tasman deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Official combined consumption is 7.5 L/100 km for LX 2WD and 7.8 L/100 km for the four-wheel-drive grades. For a work vehicle, downtime support, dealer access on the intended route, tyre replacement cost and insurance for accessories deserve the same attention as headline output. Tasman is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a South African price reference of R679,995 and accept the limitation represented by a 8-Speed Automatic transmission. A fair review of Tasman should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a rear-wheel drive drivetrain, a South African price reference of R684,999 and a South African price reference of R879,995 can be valuable for the right driver for Tasman. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for Tasman. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for Tasman

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Pickup
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓South African price: R679,995
  • ✓Engine: 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 154 kW @ 3800 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Gearbox: 8-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Drivetrain: RWD
  • ✓Drive layout: RWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Tasman can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Tasman depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Tasman quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Tasman budget.
  • ✕A short Tasman test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Tasman capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Tasman grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Tasman figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Tasman stock and support terms.

KIA Tasman FAQs

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.

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...

Ground clearance differs across the KIA Tasman range: 2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab, 2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab Colour Coded: 231 mm; 2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab, 2.2D SX 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded: 224 mm; 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab, 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded: 252 mm. Compare the exact derivative...

The listed engine capacity for the KIA Tasman is 2151 cc, with output shown as 154 kW (207 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.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the KIA Tasman range: 2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab, 2.2D LX 2WD Double Cab Colour Coded: 13.3 km/l; 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: 12.8 km/l.

It is a full-size working double cab: 5,410 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and built on a 3,270 mm wheelbase. A shopper researching Tasman should separate need from showroom appeal.

SX adds part-time 4WD, selectable Snow, Mud and Sand terrain modes, more driver assistance, front parking sensors and the 12.3-inch display. Around town, Tasman should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Tasman out with the load it normally carries. Engine of 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel gives context, but a number cannot show how a power output of 154 kW @ 3800 rpm feels on a gradient.

Buyers researching the KIA Tasman often compare it with rivals such as Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn , Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm , Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab , Isuzu D-Max X-Rider , Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dew . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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