Kia said earlier this month that they are developing a new pickup vehicle, which they plan to introduce in 2025. The new pickup truck, which will go into the C-segment of pick-up trucks, will be named Tasman, the brand has previously stated. Kia has since published a fresh photo of the Tasman with a colorful wraparound camouflage.

Not much is known about the new pickup truck as of yet. An eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission will be coupled to a 2.2-liter, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. Rumor has it that Kia will also offer the Tasman’s 2.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine, which is paired with a hybrid drivetrain. Given that it’s a pickup truck, a 4×4 system or all-wheel drive will be available. Additionally, a low-range gearbox and differential locking might be available. In the future, Kia may also release a high-performance variant with a V6 drivetrain.

However, Kia is introducing the Clavis, a brand-new SUV, to the Indian market. With the Clavis, which will be positioned between the Sonet and Seltos, the maker hopes to launch a new market niche. The redesigned SUV may come in early 2025, with an estimated unveiling by the end of 2024.

The three-row electric SUV EV9, developed by Korean automaker Kia, will launch in India in 2024. The automaker disclosed its plans to introduce the EV9 electric vehicle and the next-generation Carnival in India early next year. After the EV6, the EV9 will be the Korean brand’s second electric vehicle and its first three-row EV.