Is Kia Developing a Pickup Truck?

Kia, the South Korean automotive giant, has been making some big moves in recent years. In the past, Kia was known mostly for its affordable and reliable cars.

However, it is now making a push into the truck market. The company recently announced that it is developing a pickup truck, which could be released as soon as 2022.

This move comes as no surprise given the current trend of automakers diversifying their offerings. Many of Kia’s competitors have already released pickups, such as the Honda Ridgeline and the Toyota Tacoma. Kia is looking to take advantage of this growing market by offering a competitively priced and capable pickup truck.

The upcoming truck will likely be based on Kia’s midsize SUV platform, which also underpins the Sorento and Telluride models. This would give Kia a leg up over its competitors in terms of design and capability. The midsize SUV platform is more than capable of supporting a pickup truck, so Kia should be able to offer an impressive package.

Kia has not yet revealed any further details about its upcoming pickup truck. It remains to be seen what engine options will be available or how much it will cost when it hits dealerships. All we know for sure is that Kia is planning on releasing a pickup sometime in 2022.

Conclusion:

Yes, Kia is indeed developing a pickup truck and it could hit dealerships as soon as 2022. While there are still many details yet to be revealed about this upcoming model, it looks like Kia could have an impressive offering once it finally hits the market.

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Karen Watkins