Kia Tasman vs LDV Terron 9

The Kia Tasman starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the LDV Terron 9 opens at $50,990. That makes the Kia Tasman the more affordable entry point by $8,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $47,289 and $56,089 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Kia Tasman and LDV Terron 9 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Kia Tasman and 91% for the LDV Terron 9.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia Tasman and 7 in the LDV Terron 9.

The Kia Tasman features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the LDV Terron 9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia Tasman stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and power tailgate that you will not find on the LDV Terron 9. The LDV Terron 9 counters with Apple CarPlay and MG Sound audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Tasman uses a Diesel producing 154kW and 440Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.5 seconds.

The LDV Terron 9 responds with a Diesel Turbo making 163kW and 520Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.8 seconds.

The LDV Terron 9 has the clear power advantage at 163kW vs 154kW. In the real-world sprint, the LDV Terron 9 is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Tasman measures 5,410mm long on a 3,270mm wheelbase, 90mm shorter than the LDV Terron 9 at 5,500mm (3,300mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV Terron 9 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the LDV Terron 9 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the Kia Tasman and $2,252/year for the LDV Terron 9. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Kia Tasman.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Kia Tasman) vs $2,252 (LDV Terron 9). The Kia Tasman saves you roughly $143 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Tasman) vs 7 years / 200,000km (LDV Terron 9). Both match on warranty length.