It’s official: SsangYong has a new name in Australia
Ssangyong Australia to be renamed KGM Ssangyong Australiabringing it in line with other markets around the world. The car-maker’s Australian division is currently known as KG Mobility in its home country of South Korea, inheriting the KGM prefix but retaining the Ssangyong name and keeping the familiar winged logo. Australia is one of the last markets to adopt the KGM name, which was created after South Korean industrial company KG Group acquired a 61% stake in the company in 2022. However, Australia is one of the few markets to use the KGM SsangYong brand, a decision made to ensure continued recognition of the brand. In most markets, the manufacturer is now simply known as KG Mobility or KGM. Hundreds of new car deals available through Automotive Expert Act now. Let the experts work for you and reap the rewards. Browse now. "We decided to adopt a new name to fully leverage Ssangyong Motor's strengths," said Kuo Jae-soon, chairman of Ssangyong…
2025 KGM SsangYong Torres Price and Specs
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…
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