2025 Kia Tasman Unofficially Drops All Camouflage in Realistic Renderings

The Kolesa peeps have digitally peeled its fake skin off, revealing an intricate design, especially up front. The model has a long nose, a pair of headlamps to the sides, a different grille unrelated to any other modern-day Kia, a corporate logo above it, and a simple line on its lower profile that extends from the back of the front wheels to the open bed.

Kia's name also decorates the tailgate in a very utilitarian style. The upcoming Tasman has a pair of V-shaped taillights that protrude into the tailgate, a simple bumper with a recess that holds the rear license plate, a shark fin antenna, a discreet roof-mounted spoiler, roof rails, and chunky door handles that work just fine on this hairy-chested machine.

The wheels are different from the ones we've seen on various testers, and the vehicle is a shade of red with lots of black accents and occasional chrome trim on certain elements. We have yet to see the interior, though it will certainly feature a large infotainment system, at least on high-end versions, a digital gauge cluster, and the usual amount of technology and safety gear. It is possible that leather upholstery will be available as an option on upper specs.

Beneath the skin lies a body-on-frame chassis, understood to have been sourced from the Mohave/Borego. It will likely feature a low-range gearbox, so it will feel at home off the lit path. Power should come from a diesel unit, allegedly a 2.2-liter CRDi expected to push out over 200 horsepower. The Sonata N-Line's 2.5L turbocharged gasoline unit, which is good for 290 horsepower on the four-door model, might join the oil burner.

All versions of the 2025 Kia Tasman are expected to use an automatic transmission, and the four-wheel drive system will obviously be on deck. Nevertheless, we might see the Korean automaker reserve the 4WD to the upper specifications of the workhorse, a move that would make the lesser flavors a tad more affordable.

You shouldn't hold your breath for a possible launch in the United States of America, as Kia has already announced that the Tasman, whose name comes from the Tasman Sea that separates New Zealand and Australia, will target the land Down Under primarily. Nevertheless, it will also make its way to other markets like South Africa and the Middle East.

Kia says the model is due sometime next year, and by then, we should know a lot about it, either via official details or various reports. Let's also hope we get to see some uncamouflaged prototypes. That way, we could compare it to these renderings that are on the realistic side.