KGM Torres EVX - Is this big and bold new EV worthy of consideration?

[@andie9762]

Hopefully they will watch your review and the second generation will be a better drive.

[@stevenbarrett7648]

looks nice enough although the price would be a deal breaker, too expensive for an unknown brand, I guess insurance would reflect this too. For the money there's a huge amount of other EV's. The range isn't really inspiring for 2024 thought it would have been well into the 300 to 400 mile range nowadays. Drop the price to sub £30k and it will sell out !

[@탬니TM]

kgm is ssangyong

[@richardtraut1431]

I can pronounce KGM better than its predecessor, I think if it has priced itself at around 35-39k. It would sell better than its current price point, as an introduction to the new brand to help it establish itself, having said that. it's going to struggle I think, 5 year warranty is certainly better than some brands.

[@RichardHilditch]

Other reviewers think that the "grab handle" on the back of the front seats maybe a coat holder.

[@nealy2815]

Is the warranty all over the place depending on the country??

[@code7design]

We can get the Torres EVX for around $30k gbp over here in HK. So I'm guessing it's a good buy?

[@nocomment4704]

In my country it sells for 32.000 Euros (35.000 $ or 26.800 UK pounds), which I think is a very good price, even with its quirks. Would any of you guys buy it for that price? I think I like it for that kind of money.

[@EdgarRenje]

About 43K € here in Germany for the middle trim. I have it on my list once I need the extra space.

[@computersaysno4900]

@@EdgarRenje The 32K I mentioned, is for the full specs trim and includes a government funding for EV's and an extra bonus of 2K if you send your old car to recycle.

[@EdgarRenje]

@@computersaysno4900 Where do you live?

[@computersaysno4900]

@@EdgarRenje Greece

[@bellshooter]

For me , the lack of a personal profile to set Driver 'Aids' is a deal breaker. When you can get a new Skoda Enyaq/Nissan Ariya , or a VERY lightly used Audi/BMW/Merc....why?

[@konnosm1]

Mustang mach e is like 15K more expensis than torres evx not really the same price and in general all other cars you mentioned in my country Cyprus are around 10K more expensive than torres evx. No Tesla is offered in my country though which is at the same price. (Skoda enyaq iv is around 10K again more expensive)

[@EdgarRenje]

This is not their first EV. There is an electric Korando as well. It's not perfect, but with a lot of space, decent tech, and long warranty at a fair price. Prices are very different across different countries. Here in Germany it is well-priced, others aren't cheaper. So, your conclusion is relative. Those "handles" you think are actually for hanging jackets. Kia/Hyundai have them, too. There is also a glass roof option, at least in some markets like Germany.

[@fintrollpgr]

What is it with manufacturers not doing one pedal driving. It's one of the biggest improvements of an EV. No one pedal driving, no sale for me.

[@Sephirothmmd]

Well you can set the regen to smart mode

[@simonevans8979]

KGB or KGM..? Hopefully they can grow faster than just producing a web site.

[@jbmaru]

Woohoo, a new brand puts out an electric SUV. Glad existing ones from other brands are still better. Next!

[@6ettinold]

Those grab hzndles on the seat backs are jacket hangers too. Apart from those & the massive boot, the rest is a dogs dinner... especially when you consider the price tsg.

[@simonevans8979]

Framed windows? Double glazed glass? Looks like a Landrover with night lights. And the back end? Yeeuch! Decent size boot, mind.

[@DonaldMarlisa]

Well 'Others do it better and for less money', In Belgium the 'Bronze' (K30 I guess) costs € 39.260 ( about 33K gbp)....... what do you think about that?

[@81lifesgood]

in cyprus we get also 9k subsidy and it comes out to 30k!!!

[@DonaldMarlisa]

👍🏽 so it is better for less! 😂

[@DonaldMarlisa]

…….than others! 😊

[@jameschapman4824]

As soon as you mentioned the price I'm afraid my thought's went straight to a Tesla Model Y. A good review but not a good car IMHO

[@UltraJaff]

My mind went to the EV6

[@nealy2815]

Not good enough by the looks of it. Warranty seems very good though.

[@RedBatteryHead]

Kia 4,5

[@davidpearn5925]

Zero offset geometry........fail ?.

[@richardhargrave6082]

Great review of a poor car at a high price

[@jamesspeytebroodt7237]

excuse me????? chinese?????? they are VERY APOLOGETIC for being an suv!!!; ONLY GIVE RESPECT TO THAT KGM IN QUESTION; disrespect the chinese; they look un suv like

[@macjim]

Is that an Elastoplast over the roof at the back? 🥸

[@peterhetherington914]

Yet another large expensive SUV, not what’s needed, what’s needed are smaller affordable EVs with better than decent range.

[@AutoEV]

They are coming, and we are very much looking forward to reviewing them.

[@peterhetherington914]

@@AutoEV yes, they are already available in China, but will we see them in Europe? And will the tariffs make them expensive and still beyond “affordable”? Some in china go for as little as £20,000, yet when they get here they have gone way up in price.

[@davidpearn5925]

Starting off as a compromise...........

[@sussexbikerpillion]

Be a bargain in a year when it loses 70% of value. 😊