Kia has filed a trademark application for the Tasman name in Australia, New Zealand, and several other countries around the world. It’s unclear precisely what it is for, but there’s a chance it could be the moniker for the brand’s new pickup truck that’s allegedly in development. Kia filed the first of several applications in April, and they are currently under review.
Kia’s lineup continues to grow, yet a modern pickup for the global market is still missing from the lineup as the body style remains as popular as ever. The automaker does plan to rectify the issue, announcing last year that it plans to launch two electric pickups by 2027. However, it is possible that the proposed pickup for emerging markets might also accommodate combustion engines, which could be the truck destined for Australia and New Zealand.
