Kia Tasman Extended Car Warranty

What Happens After the Kia Tasman’s Factory Warranty Ends

The Kia Tasman is Kia’s first bakkie in South Africa. It went on sale on 9 April 2026 after its launch was delayed from late 2025, imported from Kia’s Hwasung plant in South Korea. The launch range is double cab only.

This page sets out the factory cover, what the Tasman offers, why there is no problem record yet, and how an extended motor warranty fits in. Every Tasman is under a year old, so none has left factory cover.

Kia Tasman Factory Warranty and Service Plan — What You Started With

The warranty is long, but the 90,000 km service plan caps below the warranty’s distance for a working bakkie. Confirm the terms on your vehicle with a Kia dealer. The 7-year warranty seen for Australian Tasmans does not apply in South Africa.

Kia Tasman: What You Get

Braked towing capacity is 3,500 kg and payload about 1,000–1,100 kg depending on derivative. Colour-coded wheel arches are R5,004 extra. The article we reviewed does not describe the 4x4 system.

Known Kia Tasman Problems to Date

The Tasman launched only in April 2026, so there is no South African fault or recall record, and we don’t publish an invented one. We quote no repair costs.

A new nameplate

Reviewers place the Tasman SX against the Hilux, Ranger and D-Max, and one review says the Hilux still wins on resale and dealer reach. As a new bakkie from a brand without a bakkie history here, long-term durability, parts supply and dealer experience with the 2.2 turbodiesel are untested locally.

Working-vehicle use

Bakkies are often used for towing and heavy loads. A factory warranty can be refused for damage from misuse or overloading, so keep records of servicing and use.

Compiled from launch coverage up to October 2026. Sources: cars.co.za (Tasman launch); BusinessDay (Tasman on sale). No fault list or recall exists yet. Details can change — confirm with a Kia dealer.

Why Kia Tasman Owners Choose an Extended Warranty

The Tasman is brand new, so extended cover is something owners plan ahead for: for working bakkies that pass the warranty’s coverage by use, and for owners who plan to keep the truck beyond year five. An extended motor warranty keeps repair costs predictable once that cover ends. It is subject to its own terms and exclusions — ask Cheryl what applies to your Tasman.

What’s covered

Monthly or Once-Off — Your Choice

Protect your Tasman with a Monthly Motor Warranty from R246/month with flexible payments and no long-term commitment, or a Once-Off Warranty Plan providing 24 months of cover paid upfront — no waiting period, no monthly commitment.

Am I eligible?

Not sure if your Tasman qualifies? Ask Cheryl — she can confirm in one call.

Also available for your Tasman

Many owners combine their warranty with a service plan for complete cover:

Kia Tasman Extended Service Plan →