KIA TASMAN FROM $42,990

The Kia Tasman broadly matches big name ute rivals with its pricing, which starts at $42,990 for the 4x2 S model. The 4x4 variant is $49,990 and shares its equipment, which includes cloth seats, 17-inch steel wheels, adaptive cruise control, an electronic brake controller, smart key entry, dual 12.3-inch screens and dual-zone ventilation.

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The SX ($54,490) picks up alloys, driver-selectable terrain modes (Snow, Sand and Mud) and satellite-navigation.

The SX+ ($62,390) adds 18-inch alloys, ambient lighting, some faux leather trim, rear air vents, a wireless phone charger, 240V AC power outlets and a plastic tub liner.

The next two models get a different front bumper for a more aggressive look and better off-road performance.

The X-Line sells from $67,990 and gets tinted windows, 360-degree camera, heated front seats, powered driver's seat, full synthetic leather trim and a small storage tub above the right rear wheel arch.

The X-Pro is $74,990 and takes more of an off-road flavour, adding 17-inch alloys with all-terrain tyres, heated rear seats, sunroof, heated steering wheel, Harman Kardon audio, additional off-road data in the infotainment screen as well as a more advanced ground view mode for the forward-facing cameras. An X-Trek mode brings off-road cruise control while there's a Rock mode as part of the off-road programs.