Kia’s Tasman bakkie arrives in South Africa
Kia has taken a bold step into one of South Africa’s most competitive automotive segments with the launch of the Tasman, its first-ever double cab bakkie.
- Product News
- 9 April 2026
In honour of the recently celebrated Youth Day and to celebrate the phenomenal sales performance of the Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa, Chery has announced The Chery Scholarship Challenge.
They are offering one lucky student the opportunity to kick-start his or her future with a R250 000 scholarship and a one-year internship at Chery South Africa post-studies. This competition is a great opportunity for young people to showcase their talent and reach for their dreams, while inspiring others to do the same.
The challenge is to create an advertising concept for the TIGGO 4 Pro that will captivate South Africa. The winning concept will not only WIN the scholarship valued at R250 000 and a one-year internship at Chery South Africa, but will also take the spotlight in Chery South Africa's advertising campaigns, reaching audiences far and wide.
Visit yourfuturelooksbright.co.za to sign up and receive the challenge brief and all the details to start the journey. Entries opened on the 16th of June and will officially close on the 16th of August 2024. Register today and show us what you're made of!
Kia has taken a bold step into one of South Africa’s most competitive automotive segments with the launch of the Tasman, its first-ever double cab bakkie.
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