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KGM Torres

KGM Torres
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The KGM Torres (Korean: KGM 토레스, 쌍용 토레스), formerly known as SsangYong Torres, is a mid-size 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. It was released in June 2022, while a battery electric variant was released in 2023 with planned exports to Europe. It is the last model under the brand that was developed by Mahindra before SsangYong was sold to KG Group.

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First generation (J100; 2022)

The vehicle is named after the Torres del Paine National Park in the Chilean Patagonia, South America. post facelift (J116). === Hybrid (J140) ===

Torres EVX (U100; 2023)

The 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, being the first KG-branded vehicle after the general name change of SsangYong to KG Mobility. 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. 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.

Markets

=== Europe === The Torres was launched in Poland in July 2023. The EVX model was launched in Turkey in April 2023. South Korea. The Torres was launched in South Korea in July 2022. A total of 48,259 units were sold from launch to June 2023.

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Specifications

name
KGM Torres
Manufacturer
SsangYong Motor (2022–2023), KGM (2023–present)
aka
SsangYong Torres (2022–2023), SsangYong Actyon Torres (Colombia)
Production
2022–present
Assembly
South Korea: Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi
Class
Mid-size SUV
Body style
5-door crossover SUV
Layout
ICE, Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive, EV, Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Related
KGM Actyon
Engine
Petrol:, 1.5 L e-XGi150T T-GDI I4, Petrol hybrid:, 1.5 L T-GDI I4
Battery
1.83 kWh Li-NCM (hybrid), 73.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate (EVX)
Transmission
6-speed automatic, e-DHT (hybrid)
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Length
4700 mm, 4715 mm (EVX)
Width
1890 mm
Height
1720 mm, 1725 mm (EVX)
Kerb weight
1520 –
Predecessor
SsangYong Kyron

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