Kia has been working hard on developing its new pickup truck, the Tasman, and a recent video on YouTube showcases the truck’s performance in the Al Qudra Desert in the Middle East. The video features the mid-size pickup truck driving near camels, tackling sand dunes, and even doing donuts.
This is not the first time Kia has teased the Tasman – a previous video showed the truck undergoing testing in California. This has sparked speculation that the Tasman may be sold in the United States in the future. While electric vehicles and SUVs remain popular, Kia’s entry into the pickup truck market is sure to shake things up.
In the latest YouTube video, we see the Tasman in action in the desert. The Al Qudra Desert in the United Arab Emirates serves as the backdrop for the truck’s testing. The video highlights the Tasman’s off-road capabilities, with shots of the truck speeding over sand dunes and undergoing suspension stability tests.
One interesting detail revealed in the video is that the Tasman will feature a solid rear axle, confirming that it will utilize a body-on-frame platform. This sets it apart from Kia’s mid-size SUV, the Telluride, which uses a unibody construction. The Tasman is also equipped with Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme all-terrain tires for better traction in off-road conditions.
Additionally, the video shows the Tasman undergoing powertrain tests and reveals a full-size spare tire mounted beneath the truck’s cargo bed. The video ends with the Tasman driving alongside a group of camels before showing off its donut-making skills in the sand.
Kia has been building anticipation for the Tasman with these teaser videos, and fans are eagerly awaiting the official unveiling of the pickup truck. With the Tasman being tested in various conditions, including rocky regions in California, there is speculation about whether it will be available in the United States. Only time will tell if the Tasman will make its way to American roads.
As Kia prepares to enter the pickup truck market, the automotive world is buzzing with excitement. The Tasman promises to offer a new option for truck enthusiasts and further expand Kia’s lineup of vehicles. Stay tuned for more updates on the Kia Tasman as it gets closer to its official debut.
