# Inaugural Utilitarian Pickup Trucks The Kia Tasman Pickup is a First from the Brand By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-10-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-tasman-pickup References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cars/kia-tasman-pickup/) & [worldwide.kia](https://worldwide.kia.com/)  The [Kia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-advntr-and-pv5-wkndr-concepts) Tasman Pickup is the brand's first-ever pickup truck that prioritizes a bold, utilitarian aesthetic to provide adventurous drivers alike with an option to consider for their lifestyle. The vehicle comes in single and double cab options with an expansive 60-inch bed with 41-cubic-feet of cargo space along with the ability to handle 7,716-pounds of towing capacity. The vehicle comes with your choice of automatic or manual transmission in 2WD and 4WD options with a 2.2-liter turbodiesel or 2.5-liter gas engine. The Kia Tasman Pickup boasts a true tech-forward experience inside the cabin that includes a triple-screen setup along with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay with Harmon Kardon audio. The vehicle can withstand water fording up to 31.5-inches with multiple drive modes to choose from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.6/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 30% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tech-integrated Vehicles:** Incorporating a triple-screen setup and support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay changes in-vehicle technology standards. - **Multifunctional Utility Vehicles:** Offering both single and double cab options with extensive cargo capacity enhances the versatility of pickup trucks. - **Turbodiesel and Gas Engine Options:** Providing choices between a 2.2-liter turbodiesel and a 2.5-liter gas engine caters to varying consumer preferences and performance needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Innovations in vehicle design and function support the production of more versatile and technologically advanced trucks. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of high-tech features like triple-screen displays into vehicles emphasizes the growing intersection of automotive and consumer electronics. - **Outdoor Adventure Gear:** Expanding the capabilities of trucks, like water fording and high towing capacities, aligns with the market for durable and adventure-ready vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedly Compact Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-pickup-truck.md) - [Hyper-Rugged Camper Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camper-pickup.md) - [Adventurous Off-Road EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-advntr-and-pv5-wkndr-concepts.md) - [Conceptual Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pickup-trucks.md) - [Active Adventurer Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-hilux-gr-sport.md) - [Off-Road Assistance Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-ranger-wildtrak-x.md) - [Performance-Grade Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isuzu-dmax-ev.md) - [Cowboy Hat-Holding Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-ev.md) - [Cross-Country Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camper-truck.md)