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Kia Tasman pickup launch and financing in Argentina
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Kia Tasman pickup launch and financing in Argentina
Kia introduced its first midsize pickup, the Tasman, to the Argentine market in late July 2026. The initial launch event at Pilar’s Tasman Park highlighted three trims – trims: the gasoline‑powered EX, gasoline-powered EX (2.5 L TGDI), the diesel EX, EX (2.2 L CRDI), and the off‑road‑oriented X‑Pro – all equipped with off-road-oriented X-Pro. All models feature an eight‑speed eight-speed automatic transmission and selectable 4×4 modes. Detailed modes (2H, 4A, 4H, 4L). The X-Pro variant specifically includes all-terrain tires, an electronic rear-differential lock, and a dedicated ‘X-TREK’ mode for low-grip surfaces. Technical specifications were provided, including dimensions (5.41 m long, 1.93 m wide, 1.92 m high), include a 3.27 m wheelbase, a payload capacity of around approximately 1,060 kg, and a 3,500 kg towing rating. Standard equipment featured dual 12.3‑inch digital displays, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay wireless, ADAS safety suite, and The vehicle holds a five‑star five-star ANCAP safety rating. A few days later, Kia Argentina added pricing rating and market response to includes an ADAS suite with features such as frontal pre-collision assistance, lane keeping, and adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go. Pricing for the coverage. The gasoline EX local market was priced set at US$57,500, US$57,500 for the gasoline EX, US$58,500 for the diesel EX at US$58,500, EX, and US$79,000 for the X‑Pro at US$79,000. Pre‑sale X-Pro. According to Lucas Budman, Kia Argentina’s Commercial and Product Marketing Manager, pre-sale activity was strong, with about 30 % roughly 70% of orders for the X‑Pro EX variants and 70 % 30% for the EX variants. The model, developed over five years and first launched in Australia in 2025, is positioned X-Pro. In August 2026, Kia Argentina, represented by Astara, announced a 0% fixed-rate financing plan to capture demand in support the midsize pickup segment in Argentina. launch. This initiative allows customers to finance up to 27,000,000 Argentine pesos over 12 or 18 months through the official dealership network.
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