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The internal combustion engine version of KG Mobility’s (KGM for short, then still SsangYong) new SUV was launched last year. It now follows the all-electric Torres EVX. KGM sold 22,957 cars in Europe last year and is targeting 35,400 vehicles this year. It is expected that Torres will help in this regard as a gasoline engine or an electric vehicle. It is the second electric vehicle of the Korean brand after Korando e-Motion.
Visually, a lot has changed compared to the internal combustion engine. The radiator grille is replaced by an almost closed front part. The headlights are now flatter and connected to the front with six LED elements. Inside, two 12.3-inch screens protrude from the dashboard, one for the instruments and the other for the infotainment system. The interior is dominated by plastic and faux leather.
generous space
You sit in the back with your legs bent significantly more than in a combustion engine – the floor is higher. But there’s plenty of room for the legs at length, and there’s no claustrophobia in the head area either. Despite the large battery, the electric car does not lose any loading volume compared to the internal combustion engine: the double-decker trunk has a capacity of 703 or 839 liters; which is almost identical to the similar Skoda Enyaq (585 l). With the rear seat folded, the Korean has a capacity of 1,662 liters, while the Czech has almost 40 liters more.
Most of our test driving around Istanbul took place on highways (speed limit 130 km/h). An electric motor with 207 hp (152 kW) power and 339 Newton meters of torque located on the front axle provides traction. Minus point regarding driving: no all-wheel drive.
up to 462 kilometers
Power can be dosed easily, rocker switches on the steering wheel regulate energy recovery in four stages; but the Torres EVX does not brake to a stop, even at the most powerful level. It bounces hard on crumbling roads, but is more comfortable on the highway. The chassis tends to roll in corners, but things get a little rougher in sport mode; Additionally, the accelerator pedal responds more directly. At full throttle, the front wheels are scraping under torque; but this could also be due to the test car’s all-weather tyres. The electric Torres reaches 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and reaches 175 km/h, after which it locks up.
The 73.4-kilowatt-hour battery comes from Chinese rival BYD and should last 462 kilometers. With a consumption of 22.9 kilowatt-hours (KGM quotes 18.7 kWh) on the test lap, it will probably be a distance of just over 300 kilometres. However, as with all electric vehicles, consumption increases as the journey on the highway increases. With its fast charger, Torres can handle a maximum of 145 kilowatts and can charge from ten percent to 80 percent in 27 minutes. While it’s not a premium value, it’s faster than the vast majority of competitors in China.
three possibilities
The Torres EVX is scheduled to be launched in the spring. There are three options to choose from: Bronze, Platinum and Titanium; but only the highest option comes with a heat pump and power liftgate. Final prices have not yet been determined; The price of the electric Torres will be around 42,000 francs. Even the best Titanium equipment should stay under 50,000 francs. For comparison: the price of the Skoda Enyaq is only around 60,000 francs.
So how does it continue? KGM is planning a real model offensive: a Torres SUV coupe will follow later this year. The 0100 pick-up, which will be launched in 2025 (its final name has not yet been decided), will also be on the same electric platform, and later as a four-wheel drive vehicle. The KR10, which is planned to replace the Korando, will also arrive in 2025 (here, too, its final name is still unknown). And finally, the new Rexton (SUV) and Musso (larger pick-up) will be shown in 2026.
Source: Blick
I’m Ella Sammie, author specializing in the Technology sector. I have been writing for 24 Instatnt News since 2020, and am passionate about staying up to date with the latest developments in this ever-changing industry.
