The SsangYong Torres mid-size SUV made its debut in 2022, marking a bold step for the South Korean brand aiming to expand its global footprint. Named after a rugged Spanish island, the Torres was designed to offer a blend of off-road capability and everyday practicality, targeting buyers looking for a tough yet affordable SUV. It quickly gained attention for its sharp styling and competitive pricing in markets including Australia.
Under the hood, the Torres offers a choice of efficient petrol and diesel engines, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. Its off-road prowess is supported by available all-wheel drive, making it a versatile option for Australian drivers who want to explore beyond the bitumen. The spacious interior and smart tech features help it punch above its weight in a crowded segment.
The Torres continues to carve out a niche with its rugged charm and value-packed offering, appealing to buyers wanting a dependable SUV with a distinctive edge.
The line-up currently starts at $42,567 for the Torres K30 (Hybrid) and ranges through to $45,480 for the range-topping Torres K40 (Hybrid).
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.5L ULP 2 SP — | Price from: $42,567 |
Price to:
$45,480
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.5L ULP 2 SP — | Price from: $39,160 |
Price to:
$49,280
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The KGM Torres is offered in 'Grand White' as standard while metallic hues like 'Space Black', 'Iron Metal', 'Latte Greige', 'Dandy Blue' and 'Forest Green' all incur an extra cost.
As standard the KGM Torres comes with dual-zone automatic climate control, an electric park brake, smart key, push button start, rain-sensing front wipers, tyre pressure monitoring, a leather steering wheel, LED daytime running lights, heated auto-folding door mirrors, fabric seats, a 12.3-inch digital LCD instrument cluster and 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera. Further up the range you get a sunroof, powered seats, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, leather seats and a 360-degree camera.
The KGM Torres has a spacious cabin with ample headroom and reasonable leg and knee room in the rear. The twin digital screen set-up is reminiscent of the Kia arrangement, and the dash design is interesting and clean. The Torres excels when it comes to storage options and there's a nice use of materials and colours, especially the bronze in some grades.
The KGM Torres is now offered with three powertrain options.
The petrol is a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine delivering 120kW/280Nm paired with a six-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels only.
Powering the KGM Torres Hybrid is a 110kW/220Nm 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine paired with a permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering 130kW/300Nm, for a combined power output of 150kW. KGM does not provide an overall torque figure. It has a 'dedicated hybrid transmission'.
The pure-electric KGM Torres EVX has a single electric motor sending 153kW/339Nm to the front wheels.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1720x1890x4705 mm |
Ground Clearance:
180 mm
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1720x1890x4705 mm |
Ground Clearance:
180 mm
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| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x60 R18 | Front Rim: 7.5x18 ET45.5 in |
Rear Rim:
7.5x18 ET45.5 in
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x60 R18 | Front Rim: 7.5x18 ET45.5 in |
Rear Rim:
7.5x18 ET45.5 in
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| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to |
|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 1300kg |
Braked Capacity to:
1300kg
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 1300kg |
Braked Capacity to:
1300kg
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The KGM Torres is a five-seat mid-sized family SUV. It has a 60/40 split-fold rear seat with ISOFIX anchors on the two rear outboard seats and three top tether points. The front seats are well bolstered but manual adjust. Some are heated depending on the grade and there's a mix of fabric and synthetic leather material.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission |
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Fuel Consumption: 5.6L/100km | Engine: 1.5L | Fuel Type: ULP |
Transmission:
2 SP —
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Fuel Consumption: 5.6L/100km | Engine: 1.5L | Fuel Type: ULP |
Transmission:
2 SP —
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Regardless of the powertrain, the KGM Torres has 465 litres of boot space (to the top of the seat back) with all seats in place. Drop the 60/40 split-fold rear seats and the front seats and that grows to 1526L.
Expect 0-100km/h in around 9.0sec for the hybrid, 9.2sec for the pure-petrol version and 8.1sec for the BEV.
Top speed for the hybrid and EV versions is approximately 180km/h and 190km/h for the petrol.
The KGM Torres petrol model has an official combined cycle (urban/extra-urban) fuel economy figure of 7.4L/100km and a 50-litre fuel tank for a theoretical driving range of 675km.
The KGM Torres Hybrid has a claimed fuel use figure of 5.6L/100km and with the 50-litre fuel tank, you could theoretically get a total driving range of about 890km.
The pure-electric KGM Torres EVX has a 80.6kWh battery official energy consumption of 18.6kW/h and a driving range of 462km (WLTP).