KGM (previously referred to as SsangYong) has confirmed the brand new Torres Hybrid mid-size SUV can be launched in Australia by the tip of 2025 – with a sub-$50,000 worth.
The transfer will increase the present KGM Torres lineup, which was launched in Australia in 2024 with three variants powered by a single petrol engine, to rival widespread medium SUVs just like the Toyota RAV4, Get Sportage and Mazda CX-5.
The primary Torres Hybrid was launched within the UK this week, using a two-motor petrol-electric system developed by Chinese language automaker BYD.
Whereas it’s obtainable within the UK in a single mannequin grade priced at £35,995 ($A73,812) – making it cheaper than the petrol Torres, which begins from £36,749 ($A75,358) – it is going to be provided in Australia in two yet-to-be-confirmed variants priced from below $50,000.
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The petrol Torres begins at $38,000 drive-away in Australia, the place the flagship Torres Final is priced at $47,000 drive-away.
The UK-spec Torres Hybrid, which the Australian model is predicted to match, makes a mixed 130kW of energy and 300Nm of torque from a BYD-developed powertrain incorporating a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, six-speed transmission and two electrical motors.
It has 9 completely different driving modes together with EV-only mode, HEV mode and different engine drive modes.
Driving solely the entrance wheels, it provides electric-only functionality at speeds of as much as 100km/h, however KGM doesn’t specify an EV driving vary. It does, nonetheless, declare mixed fuel-efficiency of 6.1L/100km.
That’s greater than the top-selling RAV4 Hybrid, however lower than the 7.4L/100km determine for the entry-level front-drive petrol Torres already on sale right here, which is powered by a 120kW/280Nm 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine matched with a six-speed automated.
Cargo house stays an identical for each the petrol and hybrid Torres, at a sizeable 703 litres, which expands to 1662L with the second-row seats folded.
Braked towing capability falls to 1300kg for the Hybrid in comparison with the petrol model’s 1500kg score, though each are rated to tow an unbraked trailer of as much as 500kg.
Customary gear within the UK contains 20-inch alloy wheels, leather-based upholstery, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster joined to a curved 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone connectivity.
Security and driver help tech contains eight airbags, autonomous emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert and lane preserving help.
Extra particulars are anticipated forward of the Torres Hybrid’s native launch later this yr.
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