Kia K2700 2026 car dimensions: 4825 mm long, 1740 mm wide and 1975 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,555 kg. Braked towing is 1,180 kg.
The single cab seats three on cloth upholstery with an independent sliding and reclining driver’s seat, adjustable headrests, tilt steering and power steering. Electric windows and a heater are fitted, along with a multifunctional centre console that folds down from the centre seat for storage and cup holders plus an 11-litre glove box. Air conditioning is offered on the Workhorse with Aircon grade. No advanced driver aids appear on the equipment list.
The dropside load bed measures 2 810 mm long by 1 630 mm wide with a low 733 mm height for easy loading and unloading. A folding-type stopper secures longer items that extend beyond the bed and a covered rear gate chain resists corrosion.
Payload is rated at 1 300 kg. Braked towing capacity is 1 180 kg and unbraked is 700 kg.
Torsion-bar front and multi-leaf rear suspension handle loaded work use on rough roads and sites. A low deck height and dropside design suit daily deliveries, farming and construction.
The cabin is spacious for three with cloth seats that use extra-thick cushions on the driver’s seat back and base to cut fatigue. The driver’s seat slides and reclines independently. Tilt steering, power steering, electric windows, a fold-down centre seatback console with cup holders, and an 11-litre glovebox keep things practical. Heater is standard. air conditioning comes on the Workhorse with Aircon grade.
2.7-litre naturally aspirated diesel, 60-litre tank
Service interval every 10 000 km
3-year/60 000 km service plan standard
5-year/unlimited km warranty and roadside assistance
Standard safety: ELR 3-point front seatbelts, reinforced chassis, power brakes (front discs, rear drums), height-adjustable headlights
The 2.7-litre J2 diesel delivers 62 kW and 165 Nm. Official combined consumption figures sit at 10.7 l/100 km with 288 g/km CO2. A 60-litre tank supports typical work ranges.
Servicing is straightforward with a standard 3-year/60 000 km service plan. Intervals are every 10 000 km. A front open panel makes fluid checks and top-ups quick. The 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and matching roadside assistance cover the basics of ownership.
Safety kit is basic and functional: ELR 3-point front seatbelts, a reinforced chassis, power-assisted brakes with front discs and rear drums, and integrated headlights with height adjustment. No airbags or ABS appear on the maker specification sheets for this generation. The single-cab layout and low load-bed height aid everyday loading safety.
Keeping the car is simple. Cloth seats and hard-wearing surfaces suit daily work. Covered rear-gate chains and folding stoppers reduce corrosion and cargo shift. Full-size spare, tool kit and jack are included.
Length 4825 mm, Width 1740 mm, Height 1975 mm, Wheelbase 2415 mm (K2700 2026)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia K2700/K2500 brochure PDF, Kia.co.za official pages, AutoTrader/Cars.co.za.