The pickup segment is one of the ones that is growing the most in recent years.. They are no longer the old vehicles of yesteryear that did not have good dynamic ways to go out on the road. Thanks to electronics they add a wide arsenal of driving aids that have softened them. Amen, their platforms are no longer largely made of beams and crossbars (ladder) but have been changing to more effective and smoother monocoque chassis.
All in all, taking into account that pickup trucks are selling more and more, there are many brands that want to be in the "new fashion segment." AND One of the models that wants to "break" is the Kia Tasman that you can see in this pair of renders. Of course, don't get confused with the name of the model that you can see in the images since its creator called it Mohave. The explanation for this is due to another all-terrain vehicle that Kia It is for sale in the US…
These renders of the Kia Tasman (called here Mohave) are based on the brand's great TT for the US...
Kleber Silva has taken as his starting point the Kia Mohave that has brought so much joy to the brand in the US. It is a great large all-terrain vehicle with good dynamic qualities to perform very well on any terrain. If we accept the renders as good, we must understand that the new Kia pickup will be very similar to the Mohave. From there the powerful and vertical front with large optics and Tiger Nose grill.
However, there are some details that do not add up with respect to these graphical representations. The rumors are assuming that The new Tasman will be more similar to Kia's new electric family. Therefore, there would be substantial differences in the design of the version that will hit the market compared to these teasers. In the first case in the front and the rear as it would arrive with Full LED optics of minimalist type and torn design.
Given this starting point, the side view should also be simpler. In fact, the way body panels and doors should be cleaner with even the handles to open the doors flush with the sheet metal. Regarding the rear, as we have said before, it would have a simpler and more minimalist style. Of course, it would have a large door to access the loading tub with, even, capacity for one ton…
What can we expect from the Tasman or Mohave pick up?
If you do a little memory you have to remember that We have already told you about the Kia Tasman. This is a very ambitious project because depending on the market in question, it will be available with one or another mechanical range. But this is where the contradictions begin. Some rumors indicate that those responsible for the project would have opted to use the modern E-GMP platform that supports the electric ones that the brand is launching on the market.
In this case we can cite the EV6, EV9 and the future EV3, EV4 and EV5. Then there are those who say that The Tasman will have diesel engines and therefore this base is not as versatile as it should be to accommodate these thrusters. Therefore, we will have to be patient because, whatever the case, there is still nothing to ensure that this model reaches our continent. The reason is very simple: that it does not adjust to the requirements of local clients... We will see.
Source - Kleber Silva by Bëhance
