Too Ugly To Own? (Kia Tasman 2026 Long-Term Review)

The Kia Tasman is perhaps most famous for its polarising design, which has emerged as a bit of a distraction from the fact its actually a pretty good ute. A previous Chasing Cars comparison winner, over the likes of the Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton and previous generation Toyota Hilux, the Tasman has stood out for its refreshing take on interior design in a segment that has long lagged behind in this area. Such strengths should lend themselves well to being an everyday, lifestyle ute in Australia which is exactly what Editor Jez Spinks seeks to test in the next several months. In today’s video, Jez takes us through his inital thoughts on the Tasman, details our plans and throws the question over to you, our viewers: what should we do with Kia’s first proper ute? Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - What is it? 1:34 - Tray 2:08 - What’s Missing? 2:36 - Interior 3:55 - X-Line features 4:37 - Back seat 5:58 - What’s next? As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingCarsAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Chasing Cars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingcarsaustralia/ Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingcars.com.au/ Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider! Budget Direct Car Insurance is issued by Auto & General Insurance Company. See PDS & TMD at budgetdirect.com.au