Kia Pauses Tasman SUV Plans Until Ute Success
Kia has put plans for a five-door Tasman SUV on hold, prioritizing the success of its current pickup-style ute. The company won't develop an SUV version until it meets sales targets both locally and overseas.Key TakeawaysKia will focus on making the Tasman Ute a hit before moving to an SUV variantThe ute's current sales volume is less than half of what Kia predicted, delaying plans for expansion into new models.No firm timeline exists yet for when an SUV version might come out.Kia Australia’s general manager of product planning, Roland Rivero, told Drive that any development on a Tasman SUV depends heavily on the success of its ute. The company aims to hit sales targets but is currently falling short with less than half of expected numbers in Australia alone.Despite interest from both Kia ...