The KGM Torres (formerly known as SsangYong Torres) (Korean: KGM 토레스, 쌍용 토레스) is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by KG Mobility (previously SsangYong Motor) since 2022. Sharing the same platform with the Korando, the model is positioned between the Korando and Rexton and features a rugged off-road styling.[4][5] It was released in June 2022, while a battery electric variant was released in 2023 with planned exports to Europe.[6]
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Manufacturer | SsangYong Motor (2022–2023) KG Mobility (2023–present) |
Model code | J100[1] U100 (EVX) |
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Production | 2022–present |
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Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
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Battery | 73.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate |
Range | 500 km (310 mi) (WLTP) |
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Wheelbase | 2,680 mm (105.5 in) |
Length | 4,700 mm (185.0 in) 4,715 mm (185.6 in) (EVX)[3] |
Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
Height | 1,720 mm (67.7 in) 1,725 mm (67.9 in) (EVX)[3] |
Curb weight | 1,520–1,610 kg (3,351.0–3,549.4 lb) |
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Predecessor | SsangYong Kyron |
The vehicle is named after the Torres del Paine National Park in the Chilean Patagonia, South America.[7]
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editTorres EVX
editThe Torres EVX (known in development as the U100 project) is the electric version of the Torres, which debuted on March 30 at the 2023 Seoul Motor Show alongside a large number of concepts and production models,[8] being the first KG-branded vehicle after the general name change of SsangYong to KG Mobility.[9]
The model looks different from its ICE-powered counterpart thanks to a redesigned front fascia, which is an evolution of the 'Powered by Toughness' design language specific to electric vehicles.[10][11] The KG Torres EVX received a dedicated cockpit design with a floating panel of screens and the lack of connection between the armrest and the dashboard.[8]
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References
edit- ^ "Retro-styled SsangYong J100 electric SUV previewed". Autocar India. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Nueva Ssangyong Actyon Torres, disponible – Premios Vía" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ a b "SsangYong Torres EVX: Electric SUV battery, powertrain detailed". CarExpert. March 31, 2023.
- ^ "SsangYong Torres revealed – rugged-looking 5-seat SUV with 3 screens, 170 PS/280 Nm 1.5T, RM92k-104k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. June 14, 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "2023 SsangYong Torres revealed, Australian launch planned". Drive. June 14, 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "2023 Ssangyong Torres: rugged 4x4 coming to UK as EV". Autocar. June 13, 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "SsangYong Torres SUV makes debut". Motor Authority. June 21, 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ a b Pappas, Thanos (March 31, 2023). "KG Mobility Torres EVX Detailed With 201 HP And A 311-Mile Range". Carscoops.
- ^ Hye-jin, Byun (March 30, 2023). "KG Mobility makes grand comeback with electrified Torres". The Korea Herald.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (March 16, 2023). "SsangYong Shows New Torres EVX, Announces More Debuts For March 30". Carscoops.
- ^ "SsangYong Torres EVX revealed". topcarnews.net. March 15, 2023.
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