SsangYong Australia is rebranding and simultaneously launching a new mid-size SUV with bolder styling.
The company is now known as KGM SsangYong Australia and the new company KGM SsangYong Torres is the first new model to be launched.
The product will be available in October.
The company is certainly hoping Torres will help them break through in the slow-selling mid-size SUV segment. Korando never possible
Although they look very different from the Korando, mechanically they both share the same 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.
Despite launching with a petrol engine, the company has previously confirmed that the Torres EVX electric model will also be available in Australia in Q4 2024.
The Torres was revealed in 2022 and SsangYong previously cited strong demand in South Korea as the reason for the SUV’s delayed launch there.
With a base price of $38,000, the cheapest Torres costs about the same as the most expensive Korando.
The Korando ELX costs $33,000 while the Ultimate costs $39,000, although you can get it for less if you’re an ABN cardholder or buying a 2023 model.
Price
| Model | Driving price |
|---|---|
| SsangYong Torres ELX | $38,000 |
| The Adventure of SsangYong Torres | $43,000 |
| SsangYong Torres Last | $47,000 |
Transmission system
| SsangYong Torres | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder |
| Power | 120kW |
| Torque | 280Nm |
| Transmission process | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive or four wheel drive |
Only the Ultimate offers all-wheel drive, which can distribute torque between all four wheels when it detects wheel spin, although you can select an AWD Lock mode that keeps power to all four wheels all the time.
The 1.5-liter engine features automatic stop/start.
Effective
| Striker Torres | Torres four wheel drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 7.4L/100km | 7.9L/100km |
| Emission standards | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
| CO2 emissions | 169g/km | 181g/km |
Size
| SsangYong Torres | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4700mm |
| Width | 1890mm |
| Height | 1710mm |
| Wheelbase | 2680mm |
| Trunk space (with seats up) | 703L |
| Trunk space (rear seats folded) | 1526L |
| Wading depth | 300mm |
Maintenance and Warranty
KGM SsangYong warrants its vehicles for seven years, unlimited kilometers.
The company has not yet announced pricing for Torres’ services.
Safety
The SsangYong Torres has not yet been rated by ANCAP.
Standard safety equipment on the Torres includes:
- 8 airbags
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane keeping assist
- Top Vehicle Departure Alert
- Rear camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
The Adventure more:
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
The Supreme more:
- Surround view camera
- Adaptive cruise control
Standard equipment
There are three trim levels in the Torres range.
Standard equipment on ELX include:
- 18 inch diamond cut alloy wheels
- Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors with heating function
- Privacy glass
- LED headlights
- Automatic headlights
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Dual zone climate control
- Reclining rear seat
The Adventure more:
- Tire Pressure Monitoring
- LED front fog lights
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Leatherette
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
The Supreme more:
- Four wheel drive
- Electric sunroof
- 20 inch diamond cut alloy wheels
- Leather interior
- 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support
- 8-way power passenger seat
- Integrated headrest hook for front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated outer rear seats
Color
Grand White is the standard exterior finish, with a variety of metallic finishes available for a premium of $595.
These include:
- Black space
- Metal Iron
- Green Dandy
- Greenwood
All Torres models feature a black interior with copper accents.
