Kia's first-ever bakkie, launched here in April 2026. Brand-new nameplate, Hilux money — here's what insurers are actually charging.
Compare Tasman quotes →| Variant | Year | Est. monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Tasman 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 8AT | 2026 | R1,900 — R2,850 |
| Tasman 2.2D SX 4x4 8AT | 2026 | R1,650 — R2,350 |
| Tasman 2.2D LX 4x2 8AT | 2026 | R1,250 — R1,750 |
Estimates based on a 2026 Kia Tasman 2.2D SX 4x4 double cab, 40-year-old male driver, low risk profile, private use, garage parking, tracking device fitted. Retail approx. R880,000.
| Insurer | Comprehensive | TPFT | Third Party |
|---|---|---|---|
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Momentum Insure
Lowest
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~R1,250 | ~R690 | ~R295 |
| ~R1,340 | ~R735 | ~R320 | |
| ~R1,405 | ~R770 | ~R335 | |
| ~R1,480 | ~R815 | ~R350 | |
| ~R1,520 | ~R835 | ~R365 |
* Estimates only. The Tasman is a brand-new nameplate with limited SA claims history, so real quotes vary more than usual. Get quotes to confirm.
The Tasman ships with a 5-year/unlimited km warranty. An extended warranty picks up engine, gearbox and electrical failures once that period ends — worth planning for on a bakkie you intend to keep past the fifth year.
The Tasman is Kia's first bakkie, and it landed in South Africa on 9 April 2026 at R679,995 for the LX 4x2, rising to R999,995 for the X-Pro 4x4. That pricing puts it squarely against the Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 Raider and the Ford Ranger V6 Sport rather than below them — Kia has not tried to buy its way into the segment on price.
For insurance, the number that matters is not the badge but the retail value. A double cab insured for R880,000 attracts a premium in the same band as an equivalent Hilux or Ranger, because the sum insured and the theft exposure are comparable.
The Tasman has been on sale in South Africa for a matter of months. Insurers price bakkies using years of local claims data — theft frequency, panel and parts cost, repair turnaround, write-off ratios. On the Hilux they have two decades of it. On the Tasman they have almost none.
The practical effect is a wider spread between the cheapest and most expensive quote than you would see on an established bakkie. Some insurers will price it conservatively against the Hilux and Ranger; others will load it because the nameplate is unproven. That gap is the reason to compare rather than accept the first number, and it is likely to narrow over the next 18 to 24 months as claims data accumulates.
LX 4x2 — the entry double cab at R679,995. Rear-wheel drive means less mechanical complexity and lower repair cost exposure, so it is the cheapest of the three to insure.
SX 4x4 — R879,995, and the volume seller. The 4x4 system adds repair cost, and the higher specification (dual 12.3-inch screens, surround-view monitor, extensive ADAS) raises the parts bill after a collision. Expect roughly 25–35% more than the LX.
X-Pro 4x4 — the R999,995 flagship. Crossing the R1 million mark matters: some insurers apply additional underwriting requirements above that threshold, and a tracking device becomes non-negotiable rather than merely recommended.
Double cab bakkies are among the most frequently stolen vehicle types in South Africa. The Tasman is new enough that it does not yet appear high on syndicate target lists, which may work in your favour on early premiums — but that is a temporary position, not a durable one. Volume brings attention. Fit an approved tracker from day one; on the SX and X-Pro most insurers will insist on it regardless.
If the Tasman is used for trade, farming, or transporting goods, that must be declared. This is the single most common cause of rejected bakkie claims in South Africa: a vehicle insured for private use, damaged or stolen while being used for work. The premium difference for declaring commercial use is far smaller than the cost of a repudiated claim on a R880,000 vehicle.