Ssangyong Australia is undergoing a rebranding exercise, along with the introduction of an all-new mid-size SUV with bolder styling.
The company is now called KGM SsangYong Australia. KGM Ssangyong Torres It is its first new model launch.
It will be available for sale starting in October.
The company no doubt hopes that the Torres will be able to carve out a niche in the mid-size SUV market that the poorly-selling Korando has never been able to do.
While it looks very different to the Korando, it is mechanically very similar and is powered by the same turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.
While the car is petrol-powered, the company has previously confirmed the electric Torres EVX will also come to Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The Torres was originally expected to be unveiled in 2022, and Ssangyong previously said that strong demand in South Korea was the reason for the SUV’s delayed launch.
The cheapest Torres has a base price of $38,000, roughly the same as the most expensive Korando.
The Korando ELX is priced at $33,000, while the Ultimate is priced at $39,000, although you can get it cheaper if you are an ABN holder or if you buy a 2023 model.
price
| Model | Drive Away Price |
|---|---|
| Ssangyong Torres ELX | $38,000 |
| Double Dragon Torres Adventure | $43,000 |
| Ssangyong Torres Ultimate | $47,000 |
Drivetrain
| Ssangyong Torres | |
|---|---|
| engine | 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder |
| strength | 120 kW |
| Torque | 280 Nm |
| spread | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive |
Only the Ultimate offers all-wheel drive. The system can shift torque between all four wheels when it detects wheel slip, but you can select an AWD Lock mode that continuously delivers equal drive to all four wheels.
The 1.5-litre engine has an automatic stop/start feature.
efficiency
| Torres Striker | Torres AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 7.4L/100km | 7.9L/100km |
| Emission standards | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
| CO2 emissions | 169 g/km | 181 g/km |
aspect
| Ssangyong Torres | |
|---|---|
| length | 4700 mm |
| width | 1890 mm |
| high | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm |
| Luggage space (seats raised) | 703L |
| Luggage space (rear seats folded) | 1526L |
| Wading depth | 300 mm |
Service and Warranty
KGM SsangYong offers a seven-year unlimited mileage warranty on its vehicles.
The company has not yet announced prices for Torres’ services.
Safety
The SsangYong Torres has yet to be assessed by ANCAP.
Torres’ standard safety equipment includes:
- 8 airbags
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Owner vehicle departure reminder
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
this adventure Add to:
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
this Final Add to:
- Surround view camera
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Equipment
The Torres series comes in three trim levels.
Standard Equipment ELX include:
- 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
- Privacy glass
- LED headlights
- Automatic high beam
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear seat reclining
this adventure Add to:
- Tire pressure monitoring
- LED front fog lights
- Hands-free electric tailgate
- Leatherette interior
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
this Final Add to:
- All-wheel drive
- Electric sunroof
- 20-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Leather interior
- 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar support
- 8-way power passenger seat
- Front seat integrated headrest hooks
- Front seat ventilation
- Heated outboard rear seats
color
Large White is the standard exterior finish, with multiple metallic finishes available for an additional $595.
These include:
- Space Black
- Iron Metal
- Dandy Blue
- Forest Green
All Torres models feature a black interior with copper accents.
MORE: Everything about SsangYong Torres
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