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Hans India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Kia begins mass production of next-gen military medium tactical vehicle
Seoul: Automaker Kia on Tuesday held a roll-out ceremony for its next-generation military medium tactical vehicle, marking the official start of mass production of the company's upgraded military transport vehicle. The ceremony for the upgraded Kia Medium Tactical Vehicle (KMTV) was held at Kia's Autoland plant in Gwangju, some 270 kilometers south of Seoul, the company said. Kia has been developing military vehicles since the 1970s, reports Yonhap news agency. The new KMTV, which comes in two variants, is the first model of its kind to be introduced in 48 years, following the previous standard medium tactical vehicle launched in 1977. Following a contract with the South Korean Army in December 2019, Kia carried out prototype development, extensive testing, initial trial production and evaluation before entering full-scale production for the new model. The KMTV features powerful 280-horsepower and 330-horsepower diesel engines for the 2.5-ton and 5-ton variants, respectively, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It also comes with advanced convenience features, such as around-view monitoring, air suspension seats, front and rear cameras, and a built-in navigation system. The updated KMTV offers superior payload capacity and enhanced protection features, increasing its appeal to both domestic and overseas defense markets. Starting this month, Kia will begin delivering the vehicles to the South Korean Army, with plans to expand the supply to global customers. "We will continue to apply innovative technologies to develop special purpose vehicles that support the safe transport of troops and shape the future of military mobility," a company official said. Meanwhile, Kia recently participated in the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 in the United Arab Emirates, showcasing its non-passenger military vehicles. The automaker displayed the Kia Medium Tactical Vehicle (KMTV) bonnet-type bare chassis, the Kia Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV) two-seater cargo, along with the automaker's first passenger pickup truck, the Tasman, at the exhibition, according the company.
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Korea Herald
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
[Photo News] Kia's defense vehicles
Kia is showcasing its military vehicles at the International Defense Exhibition & Conference 2025 held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from Monday to Thursday. The Korean automaker is displaying the Kia Medium Tactical Vehicle, Kia Light Tactical Vehicle and the Kia Tasman, the brand's first pickup truck, at the military exhibition this week. Kia said it plans to continue developing military-dedicated vehicles for safe transportation. (Hyundai Motor Group)
Korea Herald
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Kia to showcase non-passenger defense vehicles at UAE's IDEX trade show
Kia Corp., South Korea's second-largest carmaker, said Monday it will participate in the International Defence Exhibition & Conference 2025 in the United Arab Emirates this week, showcasing its non-passenger military vehicles. IDEX 2025, the Middle East's largest defense industry trade show, is set to open on Monday through Friday in Abu Dhabi. The automaker will display the Kia Medium Tactical Vehicle bonnet-type bare chassis, the Kia Light Tactical Vehicle two-seater cargo, along with the automaker's first passenger pickup truck, the Tasman, at the exhibition, according the company. According to Kia, the KMTV will replace South Korea's existing 2.5-ton and 5-ton military standard vehicles starting from June. It is equipped with features like front and rear cameras and navigation, enhancing the safety and efficiency of troop and supply transport. The vehicle offers exceptional maneuverability, even in challenging environments. The KLTV two-seater cargo vehicle is highly versatile, capable of crossing rivers up to 760 millimeters deep, driving on steep slopes and operating in temperatures as low as minus 32 C. The vehicle has been recognized for its mobility and adaptability, leading to exports to regions like the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Latin America. Kia, a key member of Hyundai Motor Group, is also bringing the Tasman as a dedicated show car to the UAE trade show. It features a desert-colored matte paint, front bumper bull bar and other special features that reflect the preferences of customers in Africa and the Middle East. "We will present the future vision of military mobility by developing special vehicles customized for the military to ensure safe mobility," a company official said. Meanwhile, Hyundai Wia Corp., an auto parts unit under Hyundai Motor Group, said it will showcase its defense systems at IDEX 2025. Among the showcased items are mock-ups of a lightweight 105mm self-propelled howitzer mounted on a vehicle, as well as an anti-drone integrated defense system for small and medium-sized tactical vehicles and a remote-controlled weapon system that can be operated from within the vehicle. (Yonhap)
