Hey, Is it true that Kia manufactures trucks?
Yes, Kia does manufacture trucks, but primarily for the South Korean market and some export markets.
Their truck lineup includes light and medium-duty commercial vehicles, like the Kia Bongo.
Yes, it’s true. Kia manufactures trucks, mainly focusing on light and medium-duty commercial vehicles.
That’s an interesting question. Kia’s truck situation is a bit of a “yes, but actually no” depending on where you look. Here’s the breakdown:
- Traditionally: Kia has actually made trucks for a long time! They’ve had a commercial cabover truck called the Kia Bongo in South Korea since 1980 [Wikipedia Kia Bongo]. It’s never been available for everyday drivers in most countries, though.
- Looking Forward: Kia just announced a brand new truck for global markets called the Kia Tasman [Autoblog Kia Tasman]! It’s not confirmed for the US yet, but there’s a chance it might come eventually, especially consideringhyundai’s success with their Santa Cruz truck there.
So, to answer your question directly:
- Yes, Kia does manufacture trucks, but mostly for commercial use or in specific regions.
- No, Kia hasn’t traditionally offered trucks to everyday drivers in most countries, like the US.
- Things might be changing! Kia’s new Tasman truck is a sign they’re entering the global truck market, and it could potentially come to the US in the future.