Kia Tasman Goes Wild With ARB Gear: Canopies, Rails, Lift And All-Terrain Tires

Australian tuner ARB has jumped straight onto the Kia Tasman, rolling out a whole lineup of accessories designed to make the new pickup tougher, more practical, and properly ready for the rough stuff.

To show what’s possible, ARB fitted a Tasman prototype with a bunch of upgrades. Front and center is the Summit MKII Bar, a heavy-duty replacement for the stock bumper that protects the grille, headlights, and fenders. It’s not just for show either—the bull bar packs in LED fog lights, DRLs, clearance lights, sequential indicators, and built-in recovery points.

Along the sides, the truck wears steel Summit side rails and steps, but the real attention-grabber is the MITS alloy canopy sitting over the bed. ARB offers it in different sizes with optional interior setups, and the prototype also features a rear ladder, full-size spare carrier, and a modular rack up top that can even hold solar panels. For more work-focused builds, ARB also sells alloy trays with drop-down sides.

But wait, ARB’s catalog goes much deeper. You can spec the Tasman with drawer systems, slide-out kitchens, and just about every type of storage solution imaginable. Add a rooftop tent or awning, and suddenly the truck becomes a tiny mobile home built for the outback.

To boost capability, there’s the Old Man Emu 4×4 suspension setup using MT64 heavy-duty shocks. The prototype pairs that lift with beadlock wheels and chunky all-terrain tires. For more serious off-roading, ARB has the usual arsenal—winches, recovery boards, onboard air systems, and more.

What ARB hasn’t touched is the 2.2-liter turbodiesel. It stays stock at 207 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic and a 4WD system.

Kia itself knows the Tasman will attract aftermarket attention and already offers plenty of factory accessories—roof racks, sports bars, snorkels, off-road bumpers, canopies, fender extensions, and bed gear. Basically, owners can personalize the truck however they want.

The brand also teased a tougher “Tasman Weekender” concept, hinting at a future rival for models like the Ford Ranger Raptor. Kia officials have mentioned the truck will evolve over a long production run, potentially adding hybrid and even electric variants later down the line.

So if the standard Kia Tasman didn’t catch your eye, ARB’s fully kitted version definitely will. This is one truck that can be as simple or as wild as its owner wants.