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KGM Torres EVX

BYD Blade power. A 1,662-liter load bay. A 1,500 kg tow rating. Torres EVX thinks big.123

Researched November 2, 2026 from 35 sources

Also called

  • Mr ChunkyRichard Bosselman's road-test headline reflects the EVX's bulky, boxy shape.4

At a glance

0150300
204 hpPower
0510
8.1 s0–100 km/h
0100200
175 km/hTop speed
0200400
339 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,915–1,925 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.212151619

Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive10
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic18
Built at
Pyeongtaek, South Korea18

The story

Built to expand KGM's lineup, the Torres EVX brings BYD Blade battery tech to a family SUV. Torres honors Chile's Torres del Paine National Park; EVX pairs electric vehicle with eXtreme.1567

2022: SsangYong engineering survives the rescue20222023: U100 takes the stage in Seoul · September 20: Korea gets the EVX20232024: Istanbul opens the global push · UK order books open in April20242025: Alpha adds 80.6 kWh and smarter damping20252026: 80.6 kWh brings 503 km to Germany · Nomad starts at €34,990 · Street Series joins a revised cockpit2026 SsangYong Korando Family: 1988–97SsangYong Musso SUV (FJ): 1993–2005FJSsangYong Kyron: 2005–2015SsangYong KyronKGM Torres (J100): 2022–presentJ100 19901995200020052010201520202025
Before and afterMilestones10232425
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YearWhat happened
1988–97SsangYong Korando Family
1993–2005SsangYong Musso SUV (FJ)
2005–2015SsangYong Kyron
2022–presentKGM Torres (J100)
2022SsangYong engineering survives the rescue
2023U100 takes the stage in Seoul
2023September 20: Korea gets the EVX
2024Istanbul opens the global push
2024UK order books open in April
2025Alpha adds 80.6 kWh and smarter damping
202680.6 kWh brings 503 km to Germany
2026Nomad starts at €34,990
2026Street Series joins a revised cockpit
  1. 2022

    SsangYong engineering survives the rescue

    Torres was designed and engineered by SsangYong before the 2022 rescue. KG Group's takeover gives the project a fresh start.89

  2. 2023

    U100 takes the stage in Seoul

    The U100 project debuts as Torres EVX on March 30 at the Seoul show, the first KG-branded vehicle after SsangYong becomes KG Mobility.10

  3. 2023

    September 20: Korea gets the EVX

    The domestic launch brings a 73.4-kWh LFP pack and up to 433 km per charge.511

  4. 2024

    Istanbul opens the global push

    On March 5, chairman Kwak Jea-sun joins the Istanbul launch; 150 guests include journalists and distributors from 28 European countries.11

  5. 2024

    UK order books open in April

    UK-spec K40 lists 11 kW AC and 145 kW DC charging, with a 28-minute 10-80% refill claimed at peak charging speed.312

  6. 2025

    Alpha adds 80.6 kWh and smarter damping

    April's Alpha brings 80.6 kWh and 452 km combined range on 18-inch wheels, plus frequency-sensitive damping and laminated front side glass.13

  7. 2026

    80.6 kWh brings 503 km to Germany

    May's German update brings an 80.6-kWh pack and 503 km WLTP range, with 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging.1415

  8. 2026

    Nomad starts at €34,990

    June's Nomad bundles a heat pump, 360-degree camera and metallic paint, claiming over €13,000 in savings; deliveries start in September.16

  9. 2026

    Street Series joins a revised cockpit

    August's Bronze-based Street Series accompanies physical climate controls, a new steering wheel and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.17

Every generation

  • SsangYong Korando Family
    SsangYong Korando Family1988–97
  • SsangYong Musso SUV
    FJ1993–2005
  • SsangYong Kyron
    SsangYong Kyron2005–2015
  • KGM Torres
    J1002022–present

Versions

8 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    K30 (UK)

    204 hp
  • K40 (UK)

    Standard

    K40 (UK)

    204 hp

  • Standard

    Core (Germany)

    204 hp

  • Standard

    Bliss (Germany)

    204 hp

  • Standard

    Lux (Germany)

    204 hp

  • Special

    Business edition

  • Special

    Nomad

    2026

    204 hp

  • Special

    Street Series (Netherlands)

    2026

How to spot one

Look for

  • Six LED daytime-light blocks form a dashed bar across the nose.722
  • Headlights sit low in the bumper's side inlets, separate from the daytime light bar.7
  • Hexagonal tailgate trim imitates a spare-wheel cover.2
  • Grab-handle shapes sit along both sides of the hood.19
  • Rear-quarter glass is much smaller than the large outer window shapes suggest.19

Year by year

  1. April 2025 (Alpha)

    Alpha adds a new 20-inch diamond-cut wheel design and Athena 2.0 graphics on the navigation screen.13

  2. 2026 (Netherlands)

    Physical climate knobs/buttons and a new steering wheel replace the screen-only layout; wireless phone mirroring and twin wireless chargers arrive.117

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a KGM Torres EVX
    Torres EVX
    Photo of a KGM Torres (petrol)
    KGM Torres (petrol)

    KGM Torres (petrol)

    The petrol version has a grille and higher headlights; EVX has a six-part light bar and headlights low in the bumper.720

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $32.0K–$33.7K18

Price when newValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K 2022202420262028 Value today: $31,980–$33,670 2023 · $36,000 · Korea base, E52024 · $56,954 · UK K30; GBP x1.28 approx.2024 · $60,794 · UK K40 as tested; GBP x1.28 approx.2026 · $38,280 · Australia base; AUD x0.66 approx.
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2023Price when new$36,000Korea base, E5
2024Price when new$56,954UK K30; GBP x1.28 approx.
2024Price when new$60,794UK K40 as tested; GBP x1.28 approx.
2026Price when new$38,280Australia base; AUD x0.66 approx.
2026Value today$31,980–$33,670

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 8 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “Entry 31 for KGM Czech Republic”
    • “Lee Kang's six-block fortress wall”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  15. KGM Torres EVX: Elektrisches SUV mit 462 km Reichweite & 207 PS kgm.de
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