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Kia Cuts $5000 Off Tasman SX Four-Wheel Drive

Kia has reduced the price of its four-wheel drive Tasman SX ute by $5000 as automakers offer new deals on utes.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Trucks

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Kia has cut $5000 from the price of its Tasman SX four-wheel-drive ute, now $49,990 drive-away, as rivals Toyota, Ford and Mitsubishi roll out new-ute deals. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Kia has cut $5000 from the price of the Tasman SX four-wheel drive ute, which now costs $49,990 drive-away. Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi and LDV have also offered new-ute deals.

Why it matters

Fewer than 400 Tasmans were sold in the first nine months of the year, against Kia's initial expectation of 20,000 annually. The discount is offered as competition in the ute market intensifies.

The Tasman is powered by a 2.2-litre turbodiesel producing 154kW and 440Nm, with an eight-speed automatic and a maximum towing capacity of 3500kg. The $5000 discount applies only to 2025 model year examples ordered and delivered in November.

The players

Kia

Kia is a South Korean automaker whose Tasman ute entered the Australian market as a rival to established pickups.

Toyota

Toyota is a Japanese automaker that sells the HiLux, one of Australia's best-selling utes.

Ford

Ford is an American automaker that sells the Ranger, a major competitor in the Australian ute segment.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi is a Japanese automaker that sells the Triton ute in Australia.

The details

The discount is available to ABN holders on single- and dual-cab-chassis S and SX versions with an alloy tray. Toyota is offering a $4000 deposit bonus on mid-range HiLux SR5 variants financed with at least $10,000 through Toyota, while Ford offers a $4000 fuel card to new Ranger XLT, Wildtrak and Tremor customers and Mitsubishi offers a $3000 fuel card with Triton purchases.

Timeline

  1. Ute deals are traditionally offered around the end of the financial year.

  2. Fewer than 400 Tasmans were sold in the first nine months of the year.

  3. Kia's $5000 Tasman discount must be ordered and delivered in November.

Roadmap

Kia's discount follows the established pattern of Australian ute makers cutting prices around the end of the financial year. The offer highlights the intense competition in a segment dominated by the HiLux and Ranger.

Buyers who finance a Tasman SX 4WD can drive away for $49,990 if they order and take delivery in November. Those considering a HiLux or Ranger may compare the deposit bonus and fuel card offers against the Kia discount.

The takeaway

Buyers comparing utes should weigh drive-away prices and dealer incentives together, since the discounts on offer vary across brands and models. Checking whether a deal applies to your model year and delivery date is essential before ordering.

Further reading

For more on utes and pickup trucks, see the Trucks section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The Examiner.

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