KGM Motors – previously Ssangyong – will launch its new Torres SUV within the UK imminently, finishing its protracted change to new branding.
The five-seat 4×4 will go on sale with combustion and electrical powertrains by April, slotting into the Korean model’s line-up between the Korando and Rexton SUVs.
The ICE Torres receives the 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine from the Korando, mated to a six-speed computerized gearbox. This makes 161bhp and 207lb ft, sending the Korando from 0-62mph in 10.8sec.
The ICE Torres will initially arrive in front-wheel-drive guise, earlier than four-wheel-drive examples arrive in the summertime.
The electrical model – dubbed the Torres EVX – will get a extra futuristic look, swapping the traditional-looking headlights for an LED gentle bar.
The Torres EVX’s efficiency is prone to be barely improved in contrast with the petrol automobile, given its single motor packs 201bhp and 250lb ft – up by 40bhp and 43lb ft.
Its 73.4kWh battery pack delivers a spread of 287 miles between costs. KGM has but to element the utmost charging fee of the Torres EVX, however it’s anticipated to align with the previous Korando E-Motion, which was capped at 100kW.
Inside, each variants of the Torres obtain two 12.3in shows; one an infotainment touchscreen with Apple Carplay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, the opposite an instrument panel.
Physical local weather controls are omitted from the Torres, with these features as a substitute positioned behind a menu on the touchscreen.
Load area is rated at 1662 litres with the 60:40-split rear seats folded down or 703 litres with them raised. For reference, the petrol Ford Kuga affords 533-1534 litres and the electrical Skoda Enyaq iV affords 585-1710 litres.
