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The Advertiser
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Kia won't rush electrified version of Tasman ute
Kia is keeping an eye on the rise of plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) utes in Australia, but it has no immediate plans to introduce an electrified version of the new Tasman. The Tasman launched last month with a turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine – a popular configuration among utes dating back decades. However, a new wave of electrified utes is sweeping through the market, including plug-in hybrids such as the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV, and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. In particular, the Shark 6 made a splash when it arrived Down Under early this year, attracting thousands of buyers despite its newcomer status. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The success of BYD's breakthrough ute has other manufacturers taking notes, but Kia is keen to give its debut ute time to settle into the market before introducing an alternative powertrain, according to senior product manager Roland Rivero. "It would be unreasonable to say next year (for a new powertrain) because we've only just launched, we've got to give what we've put together an opportunity to bed itself in the marketplace," Mr Rivero told CarExpert. "There's still heavy demand, 80 per cent plus for four-cylinder ICE utes. For the most part, we think that the Tasman ticks the right boxes in terms of the powertrain offering, but taking into account the future with NVES and customers looking at greener options, we are exploring what we can do down the track. "It won't happen in the next 12 months – that I can assure you – [but] it might be a little bit further down the track if we are to bring in electrification." Kia already offers a wide range of hybrids, PHEVs, and electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, although none of the brand's hybrid or PHEV models feature a diesel combustion engine. If the Korea manufacturer was to go down the plug-in hybrid route for the Tasman, it could utilise the powertrain from the Sorento PHEV – a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine teamed with an electric motor integrated into its six-speed automatic transmission, and on-demand all-wheel drive. However, Kia seems unworried by the threat of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), and therefore not in any particular hurry to reduce the emissions of its new ute. "Current modelling has us in credit this year and in credit next year," said Mr Rivero. "The mix is changing as well in terms of the hybrid volume for us moving forward, so… we're probably one of the few brands that can accommodate the introduction of a diesel ute at this point." While NVES appears unlikely to force Kia's hand on a battery-assisted ute, the new emissions regulations influenced the brand's decision to opt for a turbo-diesel instead of the more powerful 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol available in Korean models. "It was a balancing act between the diesel and the turbo-petrol, and whilst you do get a bit more power in the turbo-petrol, it's down on the torque side of it as well. CO2 is also a key consideration, so NVES played a part in determining whether the gasoline turbo would make it," said Mr Rivero. Ultimately, Kia is happy with the Tasman in its current form, and how it compares to direct rivals in key areas such as towing capacity and payload. The Tasman has a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, in line with segment benchmarks, while all variants boast a payload in excess of 1000kg. However, it can't match the PHEV trio or V6 Ranger for power and torque. Nevertheless, consumer sentiment will dictate what Kia does with the Tasman going forward. "There's still a definitive need out there in the marketplace for towing, for payload, for live axles and a rear diff lock to go off-roading, and for the most part, the current guise of the Tasman – its current powertrain, transfer case and diff lock – is hitting the mark," concluded Mr Rivero. "So we'll continue to explore other permutations combinations as we go along. But right now, I think we've got the package for the current market." "The chassis that's been developed can underpin multiple powertrains into the future, and we'll respond accordingly with NVES and with market demand as we go along," added Kia Australia CEO Damien Meredith. "But we've got a 10-year product life cycle, we've got every opportunity to further enhance it based on market feedback." MORE: Explore the Kia Tasman showroom Content originally sourced from: Kia is keeping an eye on the rise of plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) utes in Australia, but it has no immediate plans to introduce an electrified version of the new Tasman. The Tasman launched last month with a turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine – a popular configuration among utes dating back decades. However, a new wave of electrified utes is sweeping through the market, including plug-in hybrids such as the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV, and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. In particular, the Shark 6 made a splash when it arrived Down Under early this year, attracting thousands of buyers despite its newcomer status. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The success of BYD's breakthrough ute has other manufacturers taking notes, but Kia is keen to give its debut ute time to settle into the market before introducing an alternative powertrain, according to senior product manager Roland Rivero. "It would be unreasonable to say next year (for a new powertrain) because we've only just launched, we've got to give what we've put together an opportunity to bed itself in the marketplace," Mr Rivero told CarExpert. "There's still heavy demand, 80 per cent plus for four-cylinder ICE utes. For the most part, we think that the Tasman ticks the right boxes in terms of the powertrain offering, but taking into account the future with NVES and customers looking at greener options, we are exploring what we can do down the track. "It won't happen in the next 12 months – that I can assure you – [but] it might be a little bit further down the track if we are to bring in electrification." Kia already offers a wide range of hybrids, PHEVs, and electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, although none of the brand's hybrid or PHEV models feature a diesel combustion engine. If the Korea manufacturer was to go down the plug-in hybrid route for the Tasman, it could utilise the powertrain from the Sorento PHEV – a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine teamed with an electric motor integrated into its six-speed automatic transmission, and on-demand all-wheel drive. However, Kia seems unworried by the threat of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), and therefore not in any particular hurry to reduce the emissions of its new ute. "Current modelling has us in credit this year and in credit next year," said Mr Rivero. "The mix is changing as well in terms of the hybrid volume for us moving forward, so… we're probably one of the few brands that can accommodate the introduction of a diesel ute at this point." While NVES appears unlikely to force Kia's hand on a battery-assisted ute, the new emissions regulations influenced the brand's decision to opt for a turbo-diesel instead of the more powerful 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol available in Korean models. "It was a balancing act between the diesel and the turbo-petrol, and whilst you do get a bit more power in the turbo-petrol, it's down on the torque side of it as well. CO2 is also a key consideration, so NVES played a part in determining whether the gasoline turbo would make it," said Mr Rivero. Ultimately, Kia is happy with the Tasman in its current form, and how it compares to direct rivals in key areas such as towing capacity and payload. The Tasman has a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, in line with segment benchmarks, while all variants boast a payload in excess of 1000kg. However, it can't match the PHEV trio or V6 Ranger for power and torque. Nevertheless, consumer sentiment will dictate what Kia does with the Tasman going forward. "There's still a definitive need out there in the marketplace for towing, for payload, for live axles and a rear diff lock to go off-roading, and for the most part, the current guise of the Tasman – its current powertrain, transfer case and diff lock – is hitting the mark," concluded Mr Rivero. "So we'll continue to explore other permutations combinations as we go along. But right now, I think we've got the package for the current market." "The chassis that's been developed can underpin multiple powertrains into the future, and we'll respond accordingly with NVES and with market demand as we go along," added Kia Australia CEO Damien Meredith. "But we've got a 10-year product life cycle, we've got every opportunity to further enhance it based on market feedback." MORE: Explore the Kia Tasman showroom Content originally sourced from: Kia is keeping an eye on the rise of plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) utes in Australia, but it has no immediate plans to introduce an electrified version of the new Tasman. The Tasman launched last month with a turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine – a popular configuration among utes dating back decades. However, a new wave of electrified utes is sweeping through the market, including plug-in hybrids such as the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV, and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. In particular, the Shark 6 made a splash when it arrived Down Under early this year, attracting thousands of buyers despite its newcomer status. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The success of BYD's breakthrough ute has other manufacturers taking notes, but Kia is keen to give its debut ute time to settle into the market before introducing an alternative powertrain, according to senior product manager Roland Rivero. "It would be unreasonable to say next year (for a new powertrain) because we've only just launched, we've got to give what we've put together an opportunity to bed itself in the marketplace," Mr Rivero told CarExpert. "There's still heavy demand, 80 per cent plus for four-cylinder ICE utes. For the most part, we think that the Tasman ticks the right boxes in terms of the powertrain offering, but taking into account the future with NVES and customers looking at greener options, we are exploring what we can do down the track. "It won't happen in the next 12 months – that I can assure you – [but] it might be a little bit further down the track if we are to bring in electrification." Kia already offers a wide range of hybrids, PHEVs, and electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, although none of the brand's hybrid or PHEV models feature a diesel combustion engine. If the Korea manufacturer was to go down the plug-in hybrid route for the Tasman, it could utilise the powertrain from the Sorento PHEV – a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine teamed with an electric motor integrated into its six-speed automatic transmission, and on-demand all-wheel drive. However, Kia seems unworried by the threat of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), and therefore not in any particular hurry to reduce the emissions of its new ute. "Current modelling has us in credit this year and in credit next year," said Mr Rivero. "The mix is changing as well in terms of the hybrid volume for us moving forward, so… we're probably one of the few brands that can accommodate the introduction of a diesel ute at this point." While NVES appears unlikely to force Kia's hand on a battery-assisted ute, the new emissions regulations influenced the brand's decision to opt for a turbo-diesel instead of the more powerful 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol available in Korean models. "It was a balancing act between the diesel and the turbo-petrol, and whilst you do get a bit more power in the turbo-petrol, it's down on the torque side of it as well. CO2 is also a key consideration, so NVES played a part in determining whether the gasoline turbo would make it," said Mr Rivero. Ultimately, Kia is happy with the Tasman in its current form, and how it compares to direct rivals in key areas such as towing capacity and payload. The Tasman has a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, in line with segment benchmarks, while all variants boast a payload in excess of 1000kg. However, it can't match the PHEV trio or V6 Ranger for power and torque. Nevertheless, consumer sentiment will dictate what Kia does with the Tasman going forward. "There's still a definitive need out there in the marketplace for towing, for payload, for live axles and a rear diff lock to go off-roading, and for the most part, the current guise of the Tasman – its current powertrain, transfer case and diff lock – is hitting the mark," concluded Mr Rivero. "So we'll continue to explore other permutations combinations as we go along. But right now, I think we've got the package for the current market." "The chassis that's been developed can underpin multiple powertrains into the future, and we'll respond accordingly with NVES and with market demand as we go along," added Kia Australia CEO Damien Meredith. "But we've got a 10-year product life cycle, we've got every opportunity to further enhance it based on market feedback." MORE: Explore the Kia Tasman showroom Content originally sourced from: Kia is keeping an eye on the rise of plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) utes in Australia, but it has no immediate plans to introduce an electrified version of the new Tasman. The Tasman launched last month with a turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine – a popular configuration among utes dating back decades. However, a new wave of electrified utes is sweeping through the market, including plug-in hybrids such as the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV, and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. In particular, the Shark 6 made a splash when it arrived Down Under early this year, attracting thousands of buyers despite its newcomer status. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The success of BYD's breakthrough ute has other manufacturers taking notes, but Kia is keen to give its debut ute time to settle into the market before introducing an alternative powertrain, according to senior product manager Roland Rivero. "It would be unreasonable to say next year (for a new powertrain) because we've only just launched, we've got to give what we've put together an opportunity to bed itself in the marketplace," Mr Rivero told CarExpert. "There's still heavy demand, 80 per cent plus for four-cylinder ICE utes. For the most part, we think that the Tasman ticks the right boxes in terms of the powertrain offering, but taking into account the future with NVES and customers looking at greener options, we are exploring what we can do down the track. "It won't happen in the next 12 months – that I can assure you – [but] it might be a little bit further down the track if we are to bring in electrification." Kia already offers a wide range of hybrids, PHEVs, and electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, although none of the brand's hybrid or PHEV models feature a diesel combustion engine. If the Korea manufacturer was to go down the plug-in hybrid route for the Tasman, it could utilise the powertrain from the Sorento PHEV – a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine teamed with an electric motor integrated into its six-speed automatic transmission, and on-demand all-wheel drive. However, Kia seems unworried by the threat of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), and therefore not in any particular hurry to reduce the emissions of its new ute. "Current modelling has us in credit this year and in credit next year," said Mr Rivero. "The mix is changing as well in terms of the hybrid volume for us moving forward, so… we're probably one of the few brands that can accommodate the introduction of a diesel ute at this point." While NVES appears unlikely to force Kia's hand on a battery-assisted ute, the new emissions regulations influenced the brand's decision to opt for a turbo-diesel instead of the more powerful 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol available in Korean models. "It was a balancing act between the diesel and the turbo-petrol, and whilst you do get a bit more power in the turbo-petrol, it's down on the torque side of it as well. CO2 is also a key consideration, so NVES played a part in determining whether the gasoline turbo would make it," said Mr Rivero. Ultimately, Kia is happy with the Tasman in its current form, and how it compares to direct rivals in key areas such as towing capacity and payload. The Tasman has a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, in line with segment benchmarks, while all variants boast a payload in excess of 1000kg. However, it can't match the PHEV trio or V6 Ranger for power and torque. Nevertheless, consumer sentiment will dictate what Kia does with the Tasman going forward. "There's still a definitive need out there in the marketplace for towing, for payload, for live axles and a rear diff lock to go off-roading, and for the most part, the current guise of the Tasman – its current powertrain, transfer case and diff lock – is hitting the mark," concluded Mr Rivero. "So we'll continue to explore other permutations combinations as we go along. But right now, I think we've got the package for the current market." "The chassis that's been developed can underpin multiple powertrains into the future, and we'll respond accordingly with NVES and with market demand as we go along," added Kia Australia CEO Damien Meredith. "But we've got a 10-year product life cycle, we've got every opportunity to further enhance it based on market feedback." MORE: Explore the Kia Tasman showroom Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha price and specs: PHEV here, hybrid axed
UPDATE 13/07/2025 8:00am:GWM has recently sharpened pricing of its Cannon Alpha PHEV once again, while also axing the regular hybrid. We've updated this article accordingly. The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV became the second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute in local showrooms earlier this year, with customer deliveries beginning in May. It joined the existing turbo-diesel Cannon Alpha, though the regular Cannon Alpha hybrid has now been axed to allow GWM to focus on the diesel and PHEV options. In addition to confirming the demise of the Cannon Alpha Hybrid, GWM also confirmed in July sharper nationwide drive-away pricing for the PHEV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Until September 30 or while stocks last, the PHEV Lux is being offered for $57,490 drive-away nationwide, with the PHEV Ultra priced at $64,490 drive-away. GWM had announced in February the Cannon Alpha PHEV would be priced at $63,990 drive-away in Lux guise and $68,990 drive-away in flagship Ultra trim, the latter being just $4000 more than the now defunct Ultra Hybrid. It subsequently confirmed in April it negotiated sharper pricing with the company's headquarters in China. This saw GWM introduce state-based drive-away pricing, with the PHEV Lux priced from $61,490 to $64,590 drive-away depending on the state/territory, and the PHEV Ultra priced from $67,990 to $71,090 drive-away. The Cannon Alpha PHEV matches the Ford Ranger PHEV with a 3500kg braked towing capacity and beats the BYD Shark 6's 2500kg figure, while undercutting them both on price. It also features front, rear and centre locking differentials, while the Shark 6 lacks any locking differentials. It also has the BYD beat in range… just. While the Shark 6 has a claimed electric driving range of 100km on the NEDC cycle, the Cannon Alpha PHEV has 115km of range on the same cycle. Pricing is until September 30, 2025. All GWM Cannon Alpha models feature a torque-on-demand four-wheel drive system with low-range gearing. The PHEV can be charged at up to 50kW using DC power, and boasts vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability with a 3.3kW discharge rate. It can also run purely on electric power even when in high-range four-wheel drive mode. Payload varies based on the model. GWM backs its vehicles with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. The Cannon Alpha PHEV's high-voltage battery is backed by a separate eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. GWM offers capped-price servicing for the Cannon Alpha. GWM Cannon Alpha turbo-diesel service pricing: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV service pricing: The GWM Cannon Alpha was awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2024. This applies to all Cannon Alpha variants. Standard safety equipment includes: The Lux diesel and Lux PHEV come standard with the following equipment: The Ultra diesel adds: The Ultra PHEV adds: The GWM Cannon Alpha can be ordered in five colours: All finishes except Marble White incur a $595 premium. MORE: Everything GWM Cannon Alpha Content originally sourced from: UPDATE 13/07/2025 8:00am:GWM has recently sharpened pricing of its Cannon Alpha PHEV once again, while also axing the regular hybrid. We've updated this article accordingly. The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV became the second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute in local showrooms earlier this year, with customer deliveries beginning in May. It joined the existing turbo-diesel Cannon Alpha, though the regular Cannon Alpha hybrid has now been axed to allow GWM to focus on the diesel and PHEV options. In addition to confirming the demise of the Cannon Alpha Hybrid, GWM also confirmed in July sharper nationwide drive-away pricing for the PHEV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Until September 30 or while stocks last, the PHEV Lux is being offered for $57,490 drive-away nationwide, with the PHEV Ultra priced at $64,490 drive-away. GWM had announced in February the Cannon Alpha PHEV would be priced at $63,990 drive-away in Lux guise and $68,990 drive-away in flagship Ultra trim, the latter being just $4000 more than the now defunct Ultra Hybrid. It subsequently confirmed in April it negotiated sharper pricing with the company's headquarters in China. This saw GWM introduce state-based drive-away pricing, with the PHEV Lux priced from $61,490 to $64,590 drive-away depending on the state/territory, and the PHEV Ultra priced from $67,990 to $71,090 drive-away. The Cannon Alpha PHEV matches the Ford Ranger PHEV with a 3500kg braked towing capacity and beats the BYD Shark 6's 2500kg figure, while undercutting them both on price. It also features front, rear and centre locking differentials, while the Shark 6 lacks any locking differentials. It also has the BYD beat in range… just. While the Shark 6 has a claimed electric driving range of 100km on the NEDC cycle, the Cannon Alpha PHEV has 115km of range on the same cycle. Pricing is until September 30, 2025. All GWM Cannon Alpha models feature a torque-on-demand four-wheel drive system with low-range gearing. The PHEV can be charged at up to 50kW using DC power, and boasts vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability with a 3.3kW discharge rate. It can also run purely on electric power even when in high-range four-wheel drive mode. Payload varies based on the model. GWM backs its vehicles with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. The Cannon Alpha PHEV's high-voltage battery is backed by a separate eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. GWM offers capped-price servicing for the Cannon Alpha. GWM Cannon Alpha turbo-diesel service pricing: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV service pricing: The GWM Cannon Alpha was awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2024. This applies to all Cannon Alpha variants. Standard safety equipment includes: The Lux diesel and Lux PHEV come standard with the following equipment: The Ultra diesel adds: The Ultra PHEV adds: The GWM Cannon Alpha can be ordered in five colours: All finishes except Marble White incur a $595 premium. MORE: Everything GWM Cannon Alpha Content originally sourced from: UPDATE 13/07/2025 8:00am:GWM has recently sharpened pricing of its Cannon Alpha PHEV once again, while also axing the regular hybrid. We've updated this article accordingly. The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV became the second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute in local showrooms earlier this year, with customer deliveries beginning in May. It joined the existing turbo-diesel Cannon Alpha, though the regular Cannon Alpha hybrid has now been axed to allow GWM to focus on the diesel and PHEV options. In addition to confirming the demise of the Cannon Alpha Hybrid, GWM also confirmed in July sharper nationwide drive-away pricing for the PHEV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Until September 30 or while stocks last, the PHEV Lux is being offered for $57,490 drive-away nationwide, with the PHEV Ultra priced at $64,490 drive-away. GWM had announced in February the Cannon Alpha PHEV would be priced at $63,990 drive-away in Lux guise and $68,990 drive-away in flagship Ultra trim, the latter being just $4000 more than the now defunct Ultra Hybrid. It subsequently confirmed in April it negotiated sharper pricing with the company's headquarters in China. This saw GWM introduce state-based drive-away pricing, with the PHEV Lux priced from $61,490 to $64,590 drive-away depending on the state/territory, and the PHEV Ultra priced from $67,990 to $71,090 drive-away. The Cannon Alpha PHEV matches the Ford Ranger PHEV with a 3500kg braked towing capacity and beats the BYD Shark 6's 2500kg figure, while undercutting them both on price. It also features front, rear and centre locking differentials, while the Shark 6 lacks any locking differentials. It also has the BYD beat in range… just. While the Shark 6 has a claimed electric driving range of 100km on the NEDC cycle, the Cannon Alpha PHEV has 115km of range on the same cycle. Pricing is until September 30, 2025. All GWM Cannon Alpha models feature a torque-on-demand four-wheel drive system with low-range gearing. The PHEV can be charged at up to 50kW using DC power, and boasts vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability with a 3.3kW discharge rate. It can also run purely on electric power even when in high-range four-wheel drive mode. Payload varies based on the model. GWM backs its vehicles with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. The Cannon Alpha PHEV's high-voltage battery is backed by a separate eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. GWM offers capped-price servicing for the Cannon Alpha. GWM Cannon Alpha turbo-diesel service pricing: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV service pricing: The GWM Cannon Alpha was awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2024. This applies to all Cannon Alpha variants. Standard safety equipment includes: The Lux diesel and Lux PHEV come standard with the following equipment: The Ultra diesel adds: The Ultra PHEV adds: The GWM Cannon Alpha can be ordered in five colours: All finishes except Marble White incur a $595 premium. MORE: Everything GWM Cannon Alpha Content originally sourced from: UPDATE 13/07/2025 8:00am:GWM has recently sharpened pricing of its Cannon Alpha PHEV once again, while also axing the regular hybrid. We've updated this article accordingly. The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV became the second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute in local showrooms earlier this year, with customer deliveries beginning in May. It joined the existing turbo-diesel Cannon Alpha, though the regular Cannon Alpha hybrid has now been axed to allow GWM to focus on the diesel and PHEV options. In addition to confirming the demise of the Cannon Alpha Hybrid, GWM also confirmed in July sharper nationwide drive-away pricing for the PHEV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Until September 30 or while stocks last, the PHEV Lux is being offered for $57,490 drive-away nationwide, with the PHEV Ultra priced at $64,490 drive-away. GWM had announced in February the Cannon Alpha PHEV would be priced at $63,990 drive-away in Lux guise and $68,990 drive-away in flagship Ultra trim, the latter being just $4000 more than the now defunct Ultra Hybrid. It subsequently confirmed in April it negotiated sharper pricing with the company's headquarters in China. This saw GWM introduce state-based drive-away pricing, with the PHEV Lux priced from $61,490 to $64,590 drive-away depending on the state/territory, and the PHEV Ultra priced from $67,990 to $71,090 drive-away. The Cannon Alpha PHEV matches the Ford Ranger PHEV with a 3500kg braked towing capacity and beats the BYD Shark 6's 2500kg figure, while undercutting them both on price. It also features front, rear and centre locking differentials, while the Shark 6 lacks any locking differentials. It also has the BYD beat in range… just. While the Shark 6 has a claimed electric driving range of 100km on the NEDC cycle, the Cannon Alpha PHEV has 115km of range on the same cycle. Pricing is until September 30, 2025. All GWM Cannon Alpha models feature a torque-on-demand four-wheel drive system with low-range gearing. The PHEV can be charged at up to 50kW using DC power, and boasts vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability with a 3.3kW discharge rate. It can also run purely on electric power even when in high-range four-wheel drive mode. Payload varies based on the model. GWM backs its vehicles with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. The Cannon Alpha PHEV's high-voltage battery is backed by a separate eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. GWM offers capped-price servicing for the Cannon Alpha. GWM Cannon Alpha turbo-diesel service pricing: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV service pricing: The GWM Cannon Alpha was awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2024. This applies to all Cannon Alpha variants. Standard safety equipment includes: The Lux diesel and Lux PHEV come standard with the following equipment: The Ultra diesel adds: The Ultra PHEV adds: The GWM Cannon Alpha can be ordered in five colours: All finishes except Marble White incur a $595 premium. MORE: Everything GWM Cannon Alpha Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Kia Tasman conquers Beer O'clock Hill
The new 2025 Kia Tasman is the latest new ute to conquer Beer O'clock Hill, the notoriously challenging off-road hillclimb that disabled a BYD Shark 6 in April before being tamed by another plug-in hybrid dual-cab, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, earlier this month. Keen to demonstrate the off-road chops of its first ute, Kia Australia sent a prototype version of the new Kia Tasman X-Pro – the flagship variant of the all-new dual-cab 4×4 ute range that arrives in showrooms next month – direct from a media pre-drive to the now-infamous hillclimb at The Springs 4×4 Park. Located two hours southwest of Brisbane near Warwick, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a heavily rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50 degrees, and several rocky outcrops at its steepest parts that even highly modified four-wheel drives often struggle to traverse. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Like the GWM, the Tasman's only modification was a set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss all-terrain tyres, and despite the lack of a locking front differential the X-Pro successfully scaled Beer O'clock Hill in its first attempt in the hands of The Springs operator Lucas, who drove the Tasman for the first time during the attempt. As you can see in this video posted to the park's official Team Bree Offroad YouTube channel, the Tasman scaled the hillclimb relatively easily once the rear diff lock was engaged, and even managed to get three quarters of the way back up the slope in reverse. First customer deliveries of the Tasman will take place in July. Apart from the entry-level 4×2 (priced from $42,990 before on-road costs), only five 4×4 variants of the dual-cab pickup will be available initially, priced from $49,990 plus on-roads. Prices stretch to $74,990 before on-road costs for the Tasman X-Pro 4×4 dual-cab pickup that tackled Beer O'clock Hill, making it pricier than the Toyota HiLux GR Sport flagship ($74,310 before on-roads) and even the Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 ($74,840 plus on-roads). Dual-cab/chassis versions of the Tasman will join the range in August, followed later this year by single-cab body styles. All Kia Tasmans will be powered by the same 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel outputting 154kW of power and 440Nm of torque, matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard. MORE: Kia Tasman Content originally sourced from: The new 2025 Kia Tasman is the latest new ute to conquer Beer O'clock Hill, the notoriously challenging off-road hillclimb that disabled a BYD Shark 6 in April before being tamed by another plug-in hybrid dual-cab, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, earlier this month. Keen to demonstrate the off-road chops of its first ute, Kia Australia sent a prototype version of the new Kia Tasman X-Pro – the flagship variant of the all-new dual-cab 4×4 ute range that arrives in showrooms next month – direct from a media pre-drive to the now-infamous hillclimb at The Springs 4×4 Park. Located two hours southwest of Brisbane near Warwick, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a heavily rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50 degrees, and several rocky outcrops at its steepest parts that even highly modified four-wheel drives often struggle to traverse. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Like the GWM, the Tasman's only modification was a set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss all-terrain tyres, and despite the lack of a locking front differential the X-Pro successfully scaled Beer O'clock Hill in its first attempt in the hands of The Springs operator Lucas, who drove the Tasman for the first time during the attempt. As you can see in this video posted to the park's official Team Bree Offroad YouTube channel, the Tasman scaled the hillclimb relatively easily once the rear diff lock was engaged, and even managed to get three quarters of the way back up the slope in reverse. First customer deliveries of the Tasman will take place in July. Apart from the entry-level 4×2 (priced from $42,990 before on-road costs), only five 4×4 variants of the dual-cab pickup will be available initially, priced from $49,990 plus on-roads. Prices stretch to $74,990 before on-road costs for the Tasman X-Pro 4×4 dual-cab pickup that tackled Beer O'clock Hill, making it pricier than the Toyota HiLux GR Sport flagship ($74,310 before on-roads) and even the Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 ($74,840 plus on-roads). Dual-cab/chassis versions of the Tasman will join the range in August, followed later this year by single-cab body styles. All Kia Tasmans will be powered by the same 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel outputting 154kW of power and 440Nm of torque, matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard. MORE: Kia Tasman Content originally sourced from: The new 2025 Kia Tasman is the latest new ute to conquer Beer O'clock Hill, the notoriously challenging off-road hillclimb that disabled a BYD Shark 6 in April before being tamed by another plug-in hybrid dual-cab, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, earlier this month. Keen to demonstrate the off-road chops of its first ute, Kia Australia sent a prototype version of the new Kia Tasman X-Pro – the flagship variant of the all-new dual-cab 4×4 ute range that arrives in showrooms next month – direct from a media pre-drive to the now-infamous hillclimb at The Springs 4×4 Park. Located two hours southwest of Brisbane near Warwick, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a heavily rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50 degrees, and several rocky outcrops at its steepest parts that even highly modified four-wheel drives often struggle to traverse. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Like the GWM, the Tasman's only modification was a set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss all-terrain tyres, and despite the lack of a locking front differential the X-Pro successfully scaled Beer O'clock Hill in its first attempt in the hands of The Springs operator Lucas, who drove the Tasman for the first time during the attempt. As you can see in this video posted to the park's official Team Bree Offroad YouTube channel, the Tasman scaled the hillclimb relatively easily once the rear diff lock was engaged, and even managed to get three quarters of the way back up the slope in reverse. First customer deliveries of the Tasman will take place in July. Apart from the entry-level 4×2 (priced from $42,990 before on-road costs), only five 4×4 variants of the dual-cab pickup will be available initially, priced from $49,990 plus on-roads. Prices stretch to $74,990 before on-road costs for the Tasman X-Pro 4×4 dual-cab pickup that tackled Beer O'clock Hill, making it pricier than the Toyota HiLux GR Sport flagship ($74,310 before on-roads) and even the Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 ($74,840 plus on-roads). Dual-cab/chassis versions of the Tasman will join the range in August, followed later this year by single-cab body styles. All Kia Tasmans will be powered by the same 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel outputting 154kW of power and 440Nm of torque, matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard. MORE: Kia Tasman Content originally sourced from: The new 2025 Kia Tasman is the latest new ute to conquer Beer O'clock Hill, the notoriously challenging off-road hillclimb that disabled a BYD Shark 6 in April before being tamed by another plug-in hybrid dual-cab, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, earlier this month. Keen to demonstrate the off-road chops of its first ute, Kia Australia sent a prototype version of the new Kia Tasman X-Pro – the flagship variant of the all-new dual-cab 4×4 ute range that arrives in showrooms next month – direct from a media pre-drive to the now-infamous hillclimb at The Springs 4×4 Park. Located two hours southwest of Brisbane near Warwick, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a heavily rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50 degrees, and several rocky outcrops at its steepest parts that even highly modified four-wheel drives often struggle to traverse. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Like the GWM, the Tasman's only modification was a set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss all-terrain tyres, and despite the lack of a locking front differential the X-Pro successfully scaled Beer O'clock Hill in its first attempt in the hands of The Springs operator Lucas, who drove the Tasman for the first time during the attempt. As you can see in this video posted to the park's official Team Bree Offroad YouTube channel, the Tasman scaled the hillclimb relatively easily once the rear diff lock was engaged, and even managed to get three quarters of the way back up the slope in reverse. First customer deliveries of the Tasman will take place in July. Apart from the entry-level 4×2 (priced from $42,990 before on-road costs), only five 4×4 variants of the dual-cab pickup will be available initially, priced from $49,990 plus on-roads. Prices stretch to $74,990 before on-road costs for the Tasman X-Pro 4×4 dual-cab pickup that tackled Beer O'clock Hill, making it pricier than the Toyota HiLux GR Sport flagship ($74,310 before on-roads) and even the Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 ($74,840 plus on-roads). Dual-cab/chassis versions of the Tasman will join the range in August, followed later this year by single-cab body styles. All Kia Tasmans will be powered by the same 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel outputting 154kW of power and 440Nm of torque, matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard. MORE: Kia Tasman Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Kia Tasman conquers Beer O'clock Hill
The new 2025 Kia Tasman is the latest new ute to conquer Beer O'clock Hill, the notoriously challenging off-road hillclimb that disabled a BYD Shark 6 in April before being tamed by another plug-in hybrid dual-cab, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, earlier this month. Keen to demonstrate the off-road chops of its first ute, Kia Australia sent a prototype version of the new Kia Tasman X-Pro – the flagship variant of the all-new dual-cab 4×4 ute range that arrives in showrooms next month – direct from a media pre-drive to the now-infamous hillclimb at The Springs 4×4 Park. Located two hours southwest of Brisbane near Warwick, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a heavily rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50 degrees, and several rocky outcrops at its steepest parts that even highly modified four-wheel drives often struggle to traverse. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Like the GWM, the Tasman's only modification was a set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss all-terrain tyres, and despite the lack of a locking front differential the X-Pro successfully scaled Beer O'clock Hill in its first attempt in the hands of The Springs operator Lucas, who drove the Tasman for the first time during the attempt. As you can see in this video posted to the park's official Team Bree Offroad YouTube channel, the Tasman scaled the hillclimb relatively easily once the rear diff lock was engaged, and even managed to get three quarters of the way back up the slope in reverse. First customer deliveries of the Tasman will take place in July. Apart from the entry-level 4×2 (priced from $42,990 before on-road costs), only five 4×4 variants of the dual-cab pickup will be available initially, priced from $49,990 plus on-roads. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Prices stretch to $74,990 before on-road costs for the Tasman X-Pro 4×4 dual-cab pickup that tackled Beer O'clock Hill, making it pricier than the Toyota HiLux GR Sport flagship ($74,310 before on-roads) and even the Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 ($74,840 plus on-roads). Dual-cab/chassis versions of the Tasman will join the range in August, followed later this year by single-cab body styles. All Kia Tasmans will be powered by the same 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel outputting 154kW of power and 440Nm of torque, matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard. MORE: Kia Tasman
7NEWS
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Kia Tasman conquers Beer O'clock Hill
The new 2025 Kia Tasman is the latest new ute to conquer Beer O'clock Hill, the notoriously challenging off-road hillclimb that disabled a BYD Shark 6 in April before being tamed by another plug-in hybrid dual-cab, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, earlier this month. Keen to demonstrate the off-road chops of its first ute, Kia Australia sent a prototype version of the new Kia Tasman X-Pro – the flagship variant of the all-new dual-cab 4×4 ute range that arrives in showrooms next month – direct from a media pre-drive to the now-infamous hillclimb at The Springs 4×4 Park. Located two hours southwest of Brisbane near Warwick, Queensland, the cheekily named Beer O'clock Hill is a heavily rutted 100-metre hillclimb with a gravity-defying gradient of up to 50 degrees, and several rocky outcrops at its steepest parts that even highly modified four-wheel drives often struggle to traverse. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Like the GWM, the Tasman's only modification was a set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss all-terrain tyres, and despite the lack of a locking front differential the X-Pro successfully scaled Beer O'clock Hill in its first attempt in the hands of The Springs operator Lucas, who drove the Tasman for the first time during the attempt. As you can see in this video posted to the park's official Team Bree Offroad YouTube channel, the Tasman scaled the hillclimb relatively easily once the rear diff lock was engaged, and even managed to get three quarters of the way back up the slope in reverse. First customer deliveries of the Tasman will take place in July. Apart from the entry-level 4×2 (priced from $42,990 before on-road costs), only five 4×4 variants of the dual-cab pickup will be available initially, priced from $49,990 plus on-roads. Prices stretch to $74,990 before on-road costs for the Tasman X-Pro 4×4 dual-cab pickup that tackled Beer O'clock Hill, making it pricier than the Toyota HiLux GR Sport flagship ($74,310 before on-roads) and even the Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 ($74,840 plus on-roads). Dual-cab/chassis versions of the Tasman will join the range in August, followed later this year by single-cab body styles. All Kia Tasmans will be powered by the same 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel outputting 154kW of power and 440Nm of torque, matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard.
