Kia Tasman: payload, towing and specs
9 variants in our database, from $45,130 to $74,990 list.
The Kia Tasman is a two- and five-seat ute, from $45,130 to $74,990 list, rated to tow up to 3,500kg. Readers weighing it up usually also look at the LDV T60 Max, LDV Terron 9 and Mitsubishi Triton.
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What each variant can actually carry
Worked out for a typical touring load: two people, 150kg of gear and 150kg of accessories. “Spare payload” is what is left after that. “Max trailer” is the heaviest trailer that load still allows, which is usually well under the headline towing rating because GCM and towball weight both take their cut.
| Variant | Body | Price | Payload | GCM | Rated towing | Spare payload | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Cab Chassis S | Single Cab | $45,130 | 1,345kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 885kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Dual Cab Chassis S | Double Cab | $48,360 | 1,185kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 725kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Single Cab Chassis SX | Single Cab | $49,630 | 1,345kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 885kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| S | Double Cab | $50,380 | 1,025kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 565kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| Dual Cab Chassis SX | Double Cab | $52,860 | 1,185kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 725kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| SX | Double Cab | $54,880 | 1,025kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 565kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| SX+ | Double Cab | $62,390 | 1,025kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 565kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| X-Line | Double Cab | $67,990 | 1,027kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 567kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
| X-Pro | Double Cab | $74,990 | 1,013kg | 6,200kg | 3,500kg | 553kg | 3,500kg (towing rating) |
What’s left to carry as the trailer gets heavier
For the Dual Cab Chassis SX. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Single Cab Chassis S. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Dual Cab Chassis S. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Single Cab Chassis SX. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the S. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the SX. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the SX+. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the X-Line. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the X-Pro. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
Compare the Kia Tasman
Pick a rival. Bars are scaled to the highest figure among this vehicle and the 10 rivals listed above, so the longest bar on each row is the best of that group rather than simply the better of two.
Comparing the Dual Cab Chassis SX with the Mega Tub Plus. Each model is represented by the variant nearest its own median price, so every figure in a column comes from the same vehicle rather than the best one of each. See the full line-up.
Engine and driveline
| Variant | Body | Engine | Transmission | 4WD system | Power | Torque | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Cab Chassis S | Single Cab | 2.2L turbo-diesel | 8sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, mechanical rear diff lock | 154kW | 440Nm | 1,905kg |
| Dual Cab Chassis S | Double Cab | 2.2L turbo-diesel | 8sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, mechanical rear diff lock | 154kW | 440Nm | 2,065kg |
| Single Cab Chassis SX | Single Cab | 2.2L turbo-diesel | 8sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, mechanical rear diff lock | 154kW | 440Nm | 1,905kg |
| S | Double Cab | 2.2L turbo-diesel | 8sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, mechanical rear diff lock | 154kW | 440Nm | 2,225kg |
| Dual Cab Chassis SX | Double Cab | 2.2L turbo-diesel | 8sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, mechanical rear diff lock | 154kW | 440Nm | 2,065kg |
| SX | Double Cab | 2.2L turbo-diesel | 8sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, mechanical rear diff lock | 154kW | 440Nm | 2,225kg |
| SX+ | Double Cab | 2.2L turbo-diesel | 8sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, mechanical rear diff lock | 154kW | 440Nm | 2,225kg |
| X-Line | Double Cab | 2.2L turbo-diesel | 8sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, mechanical rear diff lock | 154kW | 440Nm | 2,223kg |
| X-Pro | Double Cab | 2.2L turbo-diesel | 8sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, selectable rear diff lock | 154kW | 440Nm | 2,237kg |
Fuel and touring range
The official ADR 81/02 figure is measured unladen, at low speed, on smooth tarmac. We lift consumption by 40 per cent to allow for the weight, the all-terrains, the bar and the dirt, then divide what is usable in the tank by that — leaving 5 litres in it, because planning to run a tank dry is how you end up walking. Where we have measured a vehicle ourselves we use our own figure instead. A plug-in hybrid’s claim assumes a full battery, which is gone within the first hour of a long drive, so it gets multiplied by five rather than 1.4.
| Variant | Body | Claimed | Tank | Touring use | Touring range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Cab Chassis S | Single Cab | 7.7L/100km | 80L | 10.8L/100km | 696km |
| Dual Cab Chassis S | Double Cab | 7.6L/100km | 80L | 10.6L/100km | 705km |
| Single Cab Chassis SX | Single Cab | 7.7L/100km | 80L | 10.8L/100km | 696km |
| S | Double Cab | 7.6L/100km | 80L | 10.6L/100km | 705km |
| Dual Cab Chassis SX | Double Cab | 7.6L/100km | 80L | 10.6L/100km | 705km |
| SX | Double Cab | 7.6L/100km | 80L | 10.6L/100km | 705km |
| SX+ | Double Cab | 7.6L/100km | 80L | 10.6L/100km | 705km |
| X-Line | Double Cab | 7.8L/100km | 80L | 10.9L/100km | 687km |
| X-Pro | Double Cab | 8.1L/100km | 80L | 11.3L/100km | 661km |
Can it clear the gaps?
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Dual Cab Chassis SX’s touring range of 705km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 402km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 395km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 345km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 107km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 75km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 1km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 91km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 173km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Single Cab Chassis S’s touring range of 696km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 411km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 404km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 354km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 116km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 84km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 10km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 82km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 164km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Dual Cab Chassis S’s touring range of 705km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 402km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 395km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 345km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 107km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 75km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 1km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 91km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 173km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Single Cab Chassis SX’s touring range of 696km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 411km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 404km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 354km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 116km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 84km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 10km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 82km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 164km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the S’s touring range of 705km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 402km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 395km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 345km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 107km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 75km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 1km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 91km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 173km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the SX’s touring range of 705km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 402km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 395km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 345km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 107km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 75km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 1km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 91km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 173km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the SX+’s touring range of 705km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 402km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 395km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 345km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 107km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 75km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 1km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 91km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 173km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the X-Line’s touring range of 687km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 420km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 413km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 363km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 125km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 93km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 19km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 73km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 155km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the X-Pro’s touring range of 661km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 446km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 439km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 389km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 151km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 119km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 45km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Clears it 614km gap, 47km spare
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Clears it 532km gap, 129km spare
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Off-road geometry and dimensions
Angles and clearance are the manufacturer’s, measured at kerb weight on standard tyres. Load the back of a ute and the departure angle goes with it.
Drawn from the Single Cab Chassis S. Every variant’s figures are in the table.
| Variant | Body | Clearance | Approach | Rampover | Departure | Length | Width | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Cab Chassis S | Single Cab | 206mm | 20.0° | 23.7° | 23.1° | — | 1,930mm | 3,270mm |
| Dual Cab Chassis S | Double Cab | 206mm | 20.0° | 23.7° | — | — | 1,930mm | 3,270mm |
| Single Cab Chassis SX | Single Cab | 206mm | 20.0° | 23.7° | 23.1° | — | 1,930mm | 3,270mm |
| S | Double Cab | 206mm | 20.0° | 23.7° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,930mm | 3,270mm |
| Dual Cab Chassis SX | Double Cab | 206mm | 20.0° | 23.7° | — | — | 1,930mm | 3,270mm |
| SX | Double Cab | 206mm | 20.0° | 23.7° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,930mm | 3,270mm |
| SX+ | Double Cab | 206mm | 20.0° | 23.7° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,930mm | 3,270mm |
| X-Line | Double Cab | 224mm | 28.9° | 23.7° | 25.0° | 5,410mm | 1,930mm | 3,270mm |
| X-Pro | Double Cab | 252mm | 32.2° | 25.8° | 26.2° | 5,410mm | 1,930mm | 3,270mm |
Servicing a Kia away from the city
Remote support rated 3.5 out of 5. Find a dealer.
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Figures are the manufacturer’s. People are counted at 80kg each and towball weight at 10% of a trailer’s ATM. Only a weighbridge settles what your own vehicle weighs.
