Asia HI-TOPIC 2,7 D
Built: 1993-1994 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1993
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Asia – other models: the collective page of Korean vans and off-roaders outside the named ranges, from the Hi-Topic 2.7 D through the double-cab version to the Rocsta 2.2 DX Softtop
This page gathers the Asia vehicles the register could not assign to a named range: the Hi-Topic 2.7 D light van with its double-cab version and the Rocsta 2.2 DX Softtop off-roader. Asia Motors was a South Korean maker that belonged to the Kia group from the 1990s and, alongside commercial vehicles such as the Hi-Topic, also built the compact Rocsta off-roader; both ranges were offered with four-cylinder diesel engines of 2.2 to 2.7 litres.
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The register lists here 3 versions with 2,184 to 2,701 cm³ displacement from four cylinders, kerb weights from 1,300 to 1,820 kg, gross weights from 1,700 to 2,950 kg and a uniform width of 1,690 mm.
Asia vehicles reached only a small following in Europe, competing there with Japanese and Korean light vans and compact off-roaders of the 1990s; after the Kia takeover many Asia models continued as technical relatives of Kia ranges or were gradually replaced by them.
On used Hi-Topic and Rocsta examples, rust on the frame, wheel arches and load bed or body, the condition of the diesel engine and injection pump, the gearbox and, on the Rocsta, the transfer case and four-wheel-drive clutches, and the tightness of the softtop roof all count; parts for both ranges are only available to a limited extent, mostly through independent suppliers or Kia-related sources.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Asia (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,701 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,690 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,800 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,950 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Asia HI-TOPIC 2,7 D weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,800 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Asia HI-TOPIC 2,7 D?
2,950 kg.
What engine does the Asia HI-TOPIC 2,7 D have?
4 cylinders, 2,701 cm³ displacement.
When was the Asia HI-TOPIC 2,7 D built?
Production years: 1993-1994.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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