Tasman goes on show

Ute fans had the chance to check out the Kia Tasman at Melbourne Motor Show over the weekend.

The early look at pre-production examples included visitors to the event getting a taste of the range-topping double-cab X-Pro, which the marque says has been engineered for enhanced off-roading.

Some down-under specifications were revealed, such as a segment-first slide and recline function for the second-row seating on high-specification double-cab models. 

This means the seat cushion slides forward while the seatback reclines for rear passengers and complements segment-best under-seat storage of 45 litres for all double-cabs.

There’s also a folding console table on upper-spec models with the centre console’s lid folding out to form a versatile table for meals, work and more. The Tasman is due to be launched later this year.