South Korean brand, KGM (previously Ssangyong) earlier this month launched an electric ute for the Australian market and has now followed this up with the reveal ofĀ another EV, this time an electric SUV it calls the Torres EVX that is pitched below $60,000.
The Torres EVX will come in a single variant with a driveaway price of $58,000, pitching it in the same range asĀ the smaller Model Y, Xpeng G6 and the BYD Sealion 7, which have driveaway prices at or above $58,000.
Powering the Torres EVX is a 152 kW front-mounted motor that packs up to 339 Nm of torque.
This setup is fed by an 80.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. It can deliver up to 462 km on the WLTP cycle for the RWD variant. Thatās with the energy consumption of 187 Wh/km.
This battery can be fast charged from 10-80% in 37 minutes, according to specs released for our market.
On the inside, multiple screens are on offer with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto availableĀ as well.Ā
Thereās also a panoramic sunroof too, providing a good amount of passenger space.
KGM is an acronym for KG Mobility, based in South Korea, and has recently been bringing in vehicles which were previously badged as Ssangyong in Australia.
The Torres EVX will come with a 7-Year unlimited kilometre warranty on the vehicle as well as a class-leading 10-year unlimited kilometre warranty on the battery pack.
It will arrive at selected KGM dealers shortly, with official sales beginning on 1 December 2025.
The launch of the KGM Torres EVX is good news for the brand in Australia, as it continues to build awareness in our market, this time with EVs in popular segments.
We look forward to test-driving this latest model along with the Musso EV Ute on our local roads to see how they both perform. For now, itās exciting to see so much activity in EV model releases from dozens of brands in Australia.
KGM Torres EVX Features and Specs:
Torres EVX
- Front-Wheel Drive Battery electric motor
- Up to 462km WLTP driving range
- Fast charging 10 ā 80% Approx. 37 min
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability
- Adaptive Cruise Control ā ACC
- Dual-zone climate control
- Integrated panoramic display with 12.3ā dual display LCD instrument cluster and touch screen infotainment
- Apple CarPlayā¢ and Android Autoā¢
- 3D 360Ā° camera
- Powered sunroof
- Powered tailgate
- 18ā Alloy Wheels
- LED Headlights and DRLs
- nterior ambient lighting
- Leather look seats
- 8-way power adjustable front seats & driverās lumbar
- Heated front and rear outer seats
- Vented front seats
- Heated leather steering wheel
- Rear door pull-up sun blinds
- Rear privacy glass
- Heated and power-adjustable and folding door mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Black roof rails
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Standard safety equipment
- 8 Airbags
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Change-collision Warning (LCW)
- Rear Cross Traffic-collision Assist (RCTA)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Safety Exit Warning (SEW)
- Front Vehicle Start Alert (FVSA)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Safety Distance Alert (SDA)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake Assist System (BAS)
- Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
- Multi-Collision Braking (MCB)
- Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
- Front and rear parking sensors
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Key Specifications
| Drivetrain | Ā |
| Electric motor type | Interior permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Maximum power | 152 kW |
| Maximum torque | 339 Nm |
| Transmission type | 1 Speed automatic (reduction gear) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive |
| Battery | Ā |
| Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LifeP04) |
| Capacity | 80.6 kWh |
| Voltage | 390.4 V |
| AC Standard Charging1 | Ā |
| Standard charge 0-100% (11kW charger) | Approx. 9h |
| Onboard charger power | 10.5 kW |
| DC Fast Charging1 | Ā |
| Fast charge 10-80% (300kW charger) | Approx. 37m |
| Fast charge 10-80% (100kW charger) | Approx. 42m |
| Range2 | Ā |
| Electric range (Combined) | 462 km |
| Electric energy consumption (Combined) | 186.5 Wh/km |
| Exterior Dimensions | Ā |
| Length | 4,715 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm |
| Min ground clearance | 169 mm |
| Approach/departure/ramp breakover angle | 18.3Ā°/20.8Ā°/15.3Ā° |
| Weights | Ā |
| Kerb weight | 1,915 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) | 2,435 kg |
| Maximum roof rail loading capacity | 100 kg |
| Towing Capacity3 | Ā |
| Towing capacity (unbraked) | 500 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg |
| Max. tow ball download | 150 kg |
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Recommended Drive Away Pricing
| Grade | Price (Private buyers) |
| Torres EVX | $58,000 |
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Colour and trimĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
| Grade | Trim | Grand White | Space Black* | Iron Metal* | Latte Greige* | Forest Green* |
| EVX | Black Leather Look | ā« | ā« | ā« | ā« | ā« |
*Metallic paint ā $700
RizĀ is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.