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Originally Posted by jgmdat
Had my Raptor for a week now and it is the best ute I have owned since my XR8 & GS. Sorry Franco but the Thailand Special as you call it, really is special.
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I notice the one you like has circa 300KW though, its not exactly representative of 99% of them on our roads, its also only existed for about a year
Speaking of Thailand Specials - Kia Ute update:
https://www.kia.com/au/cars/ute/coming-soon.html
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2025 Kia Tasman ute confirmed for Australia, first official look
This is our first official look at the Kia Tasman ute, teased online and in a new TV advertisement that all but confirms its Australia and New Zealand-relevant name.
Kia Australia has formally confirmed plans to unveil its first ute before the end of this year ahead of showroom arrivals next year.
Expressions of interest have opened for the diesel dual-cab Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival, which is all but confirmed to wear the Tasman name after the badge was trademarked by Kia late last year.
Kia promises it will be the company's "most Australian product ever", with Australia at the centre of the ute's development, and its suspension to be tuned for local roads.
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https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-k...lly-confirmed/
I bet they shit the bed and go 4 cylinder only, which is a big miss for our market.
Gayer than AIDS name though - 'Tasman'.