Kia Tasman ‘Correction Kit’ revealed to fix ute’s controversial design

The Kia Tasman ute has been widely criticised for its looks since its unveiling in late 2024, with “disappointing” sales resulting in plans to address its styling.

Now, an independent Australian design studio is also promising to improve the design of the Tasman with what it’s calling a ‘Correction Kit’.

The kit consists of body-coloured fender extensions, which are said to “conceal the factory’s horizontal dark plastic ‘eyebrow’ fenders while masking unutilised side portions of the headlight housings”.

It also consists of grille-mounted LEDs, matte-black bonnet and roof decals, and body-coloured trims for the front and rear bumper corners and tail-light surrounds.

While not available to the public at this stage, CarVibe has released digital renderings of its kit and is proposing a special edition of the Tasman for the Australian market, with its designs as the basis.

Alternatively, the firm hopes to connect with “local engineering firms, tuners, and suppliers to explore the feasibility of bringing the kit from concept to production” as an aftermarket upgrade.

The company says the Correction Kit bypasses expensive factory sheet-metal changes and includes only non-destructive modifications.

Headed by Thanos Pappas – a design engineer, journalist, and former contributor to CarExpert on the subject of automotive design – CarVibe is a Melbourne-based design studio that aims to work with workshops, fabricators, and custom builders on bespoke tuning and coachbuilding projects.

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