Kia Tasman SX 4x4 Review: Best Ute Under $60K?

The wait is over! After six years in the making Kia’s heavily hyped and teased Tasman ute has finally launched in Australia to take on ute giants in Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and BYD Shark 6. Chasing Cars founder Tom Baker takes a deep dive at the Australian launch, testing Kia’s big ute hope in cheaper SX 4x4 Double Cab guise both on road and off-road. This spec is $58,490 driveaway. What are the Tasman hits? And what are the misses? Is the four-cylinder diesel good enough? And is the ute heavily developed for Aussie buyers worth short listing as a workhorse, a 4x4 off-roader and a lifestyle option? Watch on to find out. Time codes: 0:00 - About this video 1:20 - Design of the Tasman 2:29 - Interior 3:27 - Technology 4:46 - Back seats 5:54 - Tub 6:48 - Fuel economy and running costs 8:04 - Australian development story 9:10 - Driving the Tasman 14:15 - Safety systems 15:14 - The verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingC... Chasing Cars on Facebook:   / chasingcarsaustralia   Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram:   / 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!