Korean SUV you've never heard of, selling like hotcakes in Korea - KG Mobility(SSangYong) Torres

2024 SSangYong Torres or soon-to-be KG Mobility Torres - SSangYong has now been acquired by KG Mobility hence the new name.
Based on this ICE Torres, we will see KG Mobility's first EV, Torres EVX - which I actually filmed today at 2023 Seoul Mobility Show. Edit is in progress, so stay tuned for that!
Being said, I wanted to get behind the wheels of Torres, before meeting Torres EVX hence my very first(and last) SSangYong review. Hope to cover more KG Mobility in the near future, fingers crossed!
Timestamp
0:00 Korean SUV you've never heard of, selling like hotcakes in Korea - KG Mobility(SSangYong) Torres
0:40 Exterior; KG Mobility(SSangYong) Torres
7:07 Interior; KG Mobility(SSangYong) Torres
9:30 Under the hood; KG Mobility(SSangYong) Torres
11:10 Wheels & tires; KG Mobility(SSangYong) Torres
11:30 Rear, trunk; KG Mobility(SSangYong) Torres
12:19 Acceleration; KG Mobility(SSangYong) Torres
13:49 AWD test; KG Mobility(SSangYong) Torres
16:02 2024 KG Mobility(SSangYong) Torres, white
17:00 Test drive, interior review; KG Mobility(SSangYong) Torres
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[@klasseact6663]

Hope they dont sued by Jeep😋

[@laurentgully267]

SsangYong and their predecessors Dong-A etc... Had this design for many years...

[@kirilpalevski4208]

They made Jeep under licenses long time

[@klasseact6663]

@Kiril Palevski it's actually a pretty cool looking vehicle, wonder if they too are coming to the U.S.🤔

[@kirilpalevski4208]

​@@klasseact6663 I don't know why but they are present everywhere except USA and Japan

[@CarSceneKorea]

@@kirilpalevski4208 Learning a lot from my viewers always! Thanks!

[@exiattt]

17:47 she really explained how comfortable Torres was 😂😂

[@CarSceneKorea]

She often gets car sick 😂

[@wosamosman9814]

I always had a soft spot for Ssangyong since my late favourite uncle had a 98 Musso and we had many great adventures with him . Was waiting for some models to buy so excited about the Torres and the EV version of it 😊

[@CarSceneKorea]

Although a concept, I did shoot Torres EV, coming up soon! I also have similar experience of my childhood with Musso!

[@kal-El774]

I like it... the brand is improving little by little... good for them.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Indeed. I've reviewed their latest EV, Torres EVX, coming up soon!

[@girlcatify]

Ssangyong Motor's Korando Family succeeded in completing the race at the 1994 Dakar Rally, setting the first official record in Korea and placing 5th in the Group T3 (completely modified) category and 8th in the overall ranking.

[@CarSceneKorea]

So many SSangYong fans around the globe, noticing it for the first time with the first review on SSangYong, apparently 😍

[@tsimenta]

Αs an owner of a santa fe ....i say that korean cars really rules ...i love all the korean brands they are really far and beyond ....and torres as a KG mobility now i think is awesome ...ur chanell rocks keep the good work ..greetings

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks for the comment :)

[@samkusnandar6521]

Love the design...! You are right............Unique on its own......Not like other SUV which are look similar to each other.....

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

Wow another korean car brand suv looks very cool !! A d strong design thankyou for sharing this video review!!👌

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackbartonwarman]

As a satisfied Tivoli owner i was very interested in your Torres test review..Well done test.Greetings from Germany.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thank you very much! 😆

[@hakanmevlutoglu7612]

Hello from Turkiye Istanbul. Thanks for your uniqe

[@pinarpinar2409]

Thanks alot.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Most welcome!

[@williamross7897]

really looks & drives great - hope they bring the petrol version to Australia this year

[@juanp.mendoza4428]

restyling of his model "musso - korando 2000's", I like it so much

[@Ayman.mounir.Habib88]

Excellent explanation👏👏

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thank you 🙂

[@Ayman.mounir.Habib88]

I want order for accessories for torres u know how I make order

[@Superfan_78]

Yes. Finally reviewing a SsangYong👍🏻 (KG Mobility 🤦🏻‍♂️)

[@CarSceneKorea]

At least I got to review a SSangYong before KG Mobility :P

[@jameskassolos4652]

it has styling ques from every Range Rover since 2004 though put together nicely without ripping off the brand. considerate it a tribute.

[@batu3344]

PERFECT CAR

[@amard5881]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@adamroberge1201]

This was the last car Asian petrol head review before he left

[@iwanderoften9114]

Yah, I missed Charlie from Asian Petrol. CSK is also amazing with their contents

[@adamroberge1201]

@@iwanderoften9114

[@adamroberge1201]

I Miss him too In enjoyed watching him youtube

[@bahrignr9416]

Very beautiful car

[@Reddylion]

Nice..

[@glaucoramos]

Waiting to see the new 2024 Kia Sportage EX Prim .. Wish we had Torres suv here in Canada.

[@envercelik8733]

👍👍

[@IR-VCH-uf4yt]

KING CAR

[@user-no4wf8cl2s]

Thankyou!~ Can you please do a video on the new 2024 Rexton? 4x4's in Australia is a big thing and it has a really good value proposition. Thankyou for the the reviews!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Hope I could work with KG Mobility to make more vids of their cars, but they're not the best communicators.

[@fijianz1]

Ssangyongs sell well in New Zealand, The Rexton is very high spec.

[@Lee-iq6wh]

👍👍👍👍

[@GinoFoto]

SsangYong represent surprisingly appealing offering, people here in Slovakia seams to love it, two brand new park right close to my house, I´m not so sure about new name, it can easily recall some generic Chinese brand, especially here in Europe

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks for sharing!

[@p2p104]

I am from Slovakia ! My uncle bought a Korand, year later bought one my brother and I am going to buy a Rexton, once facelift hits market. Absolutely great cars and great value !! And I do drive actucally companys Audi A6 and MB GLS. Id say Rexton is very on par with those cars. Id rather buy a new Rexton than 4yr old MB or Audi at this point. Torress looks very very cool !!!

[@wolverinejr1897]

Range Rover and Ford Explorer had a baby. I wished they did more with the styling.

[@ednemeno5290]

Nice 👍 Car, I wish it will come to the Philippines 👍

[@CarSceneKorea]

I hope so too

[@ednemeno5290]

Thank You 😊

[@kevinnewell7880]

at least its not electric !! nice car

[@tadeus1234]

Nice car👍, this video was made on island jeju (south korea) ?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Yes 😁 How'd you know? :P

[@tadeus1234]

@@CarSceneKorea you was written it on the sceen of the clip 😀✌️, (i like and know geographic) But jeju has not a island with suptropical climate? the threes are so grey and without leeves :(

[@CarSceneKorea]

Not all that different from Busan or southern part of Korea I'd say. Has unique climate and weather of its own being an island though.

[@liverpool4ever552]

Not sure if still , this car brand used to be a subsidiary of Mercedes Benz! It used to be equipped with Mercedes engines (with Mercedes badging on the engine )

[@twolee7110]

Really nice. Where is it made?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Korean manufacturer :)

[@75kupec]

@@CarSceneKorea South or North??! 😆😆😆

[@ccar_k]

​@@75kupecsouth bro haha

[@arsevengumush3279]

The brake problem is not stopping the car, it’s what the car behind will do!

[@ianpolo5673]

I mistaken it as a Jeep from the grille design while the overall design has a Rang Rover vibe to it.

[@ramirorenato12]

The direct competition i believe for this Torres is a Mitsubishi Outlander

[@CarSceneKorea]

Only if Korea got Mitsubishi :'(

[@bruceyung70]

I rented Ssang yong in Korea.

[@cyphre]

Really like the looks, but definitely see the 'Jeep' in it.

[@CarSceneKorea]

True!

[@NeoGee]

Ssangyong had plans to introduce vehicles to the US but they put them on hold several years ago. Maybe now the new owners will rethink it

[@CarSceneKorea]

Sure hope so!

[@dartrussell6774]

When is it coming to Australia?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Not sure if it will ever reach Australia, hopefully EVX would!

[@dartrussell6774]

@@CarSceneKorea ok, we need more KG Mobility options in Australia. Also, they should have made the name KG Auto, as this sounds much better.

[@Haohryudaioh]

Good review, I have all the informations I want to know, thanks 😀👍🏽

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks for watching :)

[@AOWarwick]

However, the design is tops, and ythe car brought good 4x4 testing results. It is not a 3.5 tonnes towing car, only good for 3 tonnes! They have a stronger suspension kit on request if needed, and this is why one can see them on Fraser Island/Australia in action and caravaners are happy with the product. A big step in the right direction!

[@Haohryudaioh]

@@AOWarwick 😀👍🏽

[@AOWarwick]

Hi from A&O, sadly, this brand is underrepresented in Australia. More service places are needed. Yes, they look smart, but there are not very many on our roads. We are in Gangnam near the Lotte Tower and just on time to see the Cherry blossoms. Since the Musso production stopped, there were no dealer expensions

[@karl6203]

Their polarising designs have done them no favours either.

[@CarSceneKorea]

My personal thoughts - which I try not to leave on my YT and public channels, but - I just appreciate SSangYong continuing on. Car brands with heritage and stories are scarce, many going bankrupt and M&A'd, I'm just one happy Korean seeing SY continuing on as KG Mobility :)

[@moflexmusicinc.6060]

It’s quirkyness and size ..I’m getting Sazuki vibes idk why … Here in the us sazuki disapeard so hopefully this can be the replacement with rather a Korean flare to it …. It’s great to see more automotive competition coming out of Korea and hope to see it make its way to the USA

[@CarSceneKorea]

I really hope that’d become a reality!

[@moflexmusicinc.6060]

@@CarSceneKorea it would definitely be a sight to see …

[@abochkov38]

Прикольный авто.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Glad you like it! 👍

[@denisrousseau9071]

is the Ssangyong brad associatre with major car builders? Can Hyundai group want to buy them?

[@CarSceneKorea]

They are on their own, they used to put up a strong fight with Hyundai, Kia and many other big time car manufacturers in Korea :)

[@hakanmevlutoglu7612]

Hello from Turkiye Istanbul. Thanks for your unique video. We appreciate that. We would like to ask a question to you about Torres. What do you think about the brand and this model and plus there will be a brandnew 100% electric version of this model. The advantages and disadvantages. Do you think this vehicle is dependable l mean there can be always cronic problems of all cars but on the other hand no one wants to afford a trouble.😅 Your feedback is so important thanks for the video. Have a great day.🎉

[@CarSceneKorea]

I don't test drive KGM often, this is my first one actually. What I've said in the video is pretty much all I can tell you at the moment 🥲

[@gaby1980]

De ce in europa vine cu alt ecran media ?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Opțiunile pentru mașini variază de la o țară la alta. Ce tip ai?

[@lawrencebautista1]

I wonder if Renault Korea (Renault Samsung) will launch the Austral or Espace in Korea and compete with this SUV. And I also wonder if they'll rebadge it as a different model with the Renault Samsung marque.

[@denisrousseau9071]

it deserve a better finish in the inside door padding pannel

[@CarSceneKorea]

Some parts are lacking, but fans consider them to be "SSangYong" taste :P

[@denisrousseau9071]

SsangYong flavored,

[@nalinpiyaratna9059]

I really wish KG/SsangYong had hybrid or plug in hybrid models as well. Not all countries are equipped to go full electric straight away. The BYD battery tie up is real worry given how many BYDs have gone up in flames in China.

[@Captain_Ahmad]

They have Korando E motion which is fully electric

[@p2p104]

@@Captain_Ahmad They offer them in Poland but not in Czechia or Slovakia, which is strange, since Slovakia has extremely good coverage of chargers

[@ellisrochlin2267]

Should have been a hybrid , it's a old fashioned high grams 182 with thirsty fuel miles per litre

[@sunyoon3410]

Ssangyong means double dragons in Korean

[@E36Paradise]

Looks like they’ve taken bits and pieces from other cars like keep for the front, palisade for the back and front and mixture of Land Rover for the side view…

[@abdullahusta7475]

Successful video. I hope everything is okay with you. Torres's review of Torres is very satisfying, that's why I wanted to write to you. I am writing you from Türkiye. Ssang Young Torres is a good car(4x4 full) but it is not sold in Türkiye. I m sure it would be liked very much if it was sold in Türkiye. Ssang Young has a distributor in Türkiye but they don't know that they will sell it in Türkiye. Will Torres be sold in Türkiye how can I get it if not for sale. I ask for your help. Thanks in advance.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I sure do hope to see SSangYong in other parts of the globe too, maybe one day!

[@erickpastrana4891]

La pasajera de atrás bien entretenida 😅

[@CarSceneKorea]

Ella está mareada :'( ¡Sin embargo, muestra lo cómodo que es el auto!

[@jameswong7061]

i think ssangyong just got the Cherokee jeep's designer...

[@JamesWilliam70]

I see a bit of rav4, land cruiser in the body, a bit of jeep in the grill with a hint of Hyundai tuscan in the bonnet arc and a bit of ranger rover headlight. I have a Kia Niro which has been great since new, 3yrs later still no probs + has a 7yr warranty. Koreans seem to have there reliability locked down so far...

[@CarSceneKorea]

Def wish KG Mobility continue on with this beauty.

[@W.GlobalAffairs]

You can start with the 360 degree view of the car and then speak about the details. otherwise, a great review.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Noted! Thanks for the feedback.

[@cantybrad]

Cool car. Don't like the screens in the dash we all know they won't work properly in 10 years

[@CarSceneKorea]

Indeed. Hope they are built to last 💪

[@jamesdarren9149]

I’m from Austin Texas area and I noticed you have the Texas flag flying behind you where are you at? Is that at a restaurant where you’re at?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Yep, it’s Texan style cuisine in Jeju island, Korea. Decent place it was!

[@nman2563]

Range Rover?. It is more of an 2008 Jeep Compass. For a moment I was wondering from the profile if it was actually using that chassis

[@CarSceneKorea]

Hope you'd check out the pinned comment :)

[@cpg8000]

Great to have more and more competition. Though, I’m really hoping American auto manufacturers up their game and offer better and better products.

[@klasseact6663]

During the 1st acceleration test something flew off of the car😋

[@CarSceneKorea]

That happens a lot throughout my reviews haha

[@klasseact6663]

@@CarSceneKorea I really enjoy this channel keep up the great work

[@cookedfruit]

it looks like an inexpensive rover from the side, and jeep front

[@ramirorenato12]

Front looks like a Jeep Grand Cherokee, un the rear like a old Discovery Sport

[@CarSceneKorea]

Agreed! 💯

[@user-jm9ep3zp5g]

imo they need to hire a designer asap

[@CarSceneKorea]

😆

[@arlebalalbrechzamora5821]

looks like a jeep compass 2028 model

[@CarSceneKorea]

At least it’s futuristic? 🤣

[@mariansirbu867]

I've never heard of it? What are you talking about? In my country, Ssang Yong is a VERY, VERY famous company with many dealers in ALL major cities! Maybe in other continents it is not famous, I don't know exactly, but in Europe I think they have dealers in all countries.The only VERY big problem, the HUGE problem with Ssangyong cars, is the very, VERY high fuel consumption level , almost double compared to another Asian cars like Toyota, Mazda or Honda for example... Engines are very good, durable, but the fuel consumption level is horrific

[@CarSceneKorea]

Great to hear! SY sure does get a lot of love in places where they’ve managed to reach, but still not as big as Hyundai Motor Group 😭 Would love to hear them continuing on as KG Mobility.

[@donchicone]

It's look like a Range Rover Sport and a Jeep Grand Cherokee had a baby.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Not the first time seeing this comment 🤣

[@dj.qb91]

is it my eyes or someone is sleeping at the back seat lol

[@CarSceneKorea]

Think you’re not alone 😂

[@austinatomTV]

Jeep-Rover Seltos sport

[@CarSceneKorea]

Good one 🤣

[@ayetullahekincisaylr1355]

Fiyat öğrenebilir miyim

[@CarSceneKorea]

Ranges from 25,200 USD to 33,516 USD

[@75kupec]

wat? 🤪

[@veepee1741]

ARE THE PARTS OF THIS SUV, DURABLE?

[@adamlaferriere3791]

The car looks like a jeep who would have gave birth to a land rover evoque with a ford explorer rear.

[@75kupec]

Jeep grills

[@crimsonlightbinder]

unfortunately, the worst aspect is that secondary touch screen. SUCH a poor choice. When the trend is to get some more physical buttons as the consumer pushed back to the full touch screen "experience". For me, that is actually a deal breaker, as the rest of the car is so cool

[@CarSceneKorea]

Couldn't agree more.

[@el_extrano]

Parece un diseno chino

[@CarSceneKorea]

¡Te escucho!

[@el_extrano]

A simple vista parece un Baic de china, con esa parrilla, esas luces y esas ruedas.

[@ellisrochlin2267]

Handsome design the designers excelled themselves. Won't be buying one as the top or range 2 wheel drive is 38,000 pounds in UK on the road. Korea 20,000 pound , usa 22,000 pounds, newzealand 25, 000 pounds SAME EXACT CAR when converted. Old engineering with a 185 gram and poor mlles per litre overall. SLOW REACTION AUTO BOX AND LAGGY TEC SCREEN. What do you expect when its priced soo soo cheap in korea and the other countries i named above but here in UK you can buy a Mg HS Trophy Auto box with similar extras for 11, 000 pounds cheaper with 7 yr warranty. Four wheel drive isn't a big desire for city and townies in UK which will even give less miles per litre .Just sayin

[@eto2352]

Is this a Chinese owned brand now? It's not a Korean company, in name only?

[@nboxer1211]

It was once sold to a Chinese company due to poor management. In 2004, China's Shanghai Motors only stole technology from Ssangyong Motors and was not interested in management. After that, it was acquired by Mahindra Group of India. Currently, it has been acquired by the kg group. It is an old car brand in Korea.

[@lookingfordrama01]

JEEP WILL SUE THEM!😂😂😂 STALLANTIS

[@darrenmitchell5262]

Why ? It doesn’t look anything like a Jeep.

[@croyboy87]

Range Rover? I would’ve said Jeep Cherokee.

[@billydewillie297]

From outside styling looks okay, but that is nearly all special you can say about this car. Ssang young is mostly cheaper then other brands, but when you look closely, you find out why. All together: to much old Techniks.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Indeed. There seems to be so many things that SSangYong can do what they've been going through at the time of Torres' development.

[@ahmetturkoglu2517]

How is Road Handling capability? In my experience, Korean cars have weak handling capability in general.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Too broad to generalize it as “Korean car,” but Torres is one a kind indeed. As mentioned in the vid, it was my first SSangYong to test drive, the best way I can express is that it’s different from Hyundai Motor Group cars. Feels quite the offroader type vehicles.

[@huseyineren1830]

Ön arka kamera yok kör nokpa yok parası çookk pahalı

[@CarSceneKorea]

gerçekten daha rekabetçi olmalı

[@Passions]

Looks like a Jeep

[@n8n8n8n]

Looks really interesting, not beautiful, more like badass, it wouldb e great with 4x4 + over 300hp engine :D

[@CarSceneKorea]

That would be cool!

[@reasonablehumanbeing7676]

It's a copy of Jeep on the front and Palisade at the rear....😂

[@icegiant1000]

You know which brand this SUV really looks like? Ferrari? Yes.

[@CarSceneKorea]

🤯

[@kapadonna61]

Automat 4WD 9-12 l of fuel per 100 km? Are you serious? That is total fail. May be 15 years ago. This should be 6 - 8 l per 100km. Omg

[@CarSceneKorea]

Not the best fuel economy indeed.

[@kapadonna61]

@@CarSceneKorea Are they going to change engine??

[@CarSceneKorea]

Hope so with the facelift.

[@rmenjura]

is a Jeep lol

[@charlesvidaljr4703]

Looks like a Jeep product……😝

[@CarSceneKorea]

Indeed. I should've said Jeep instead Range Rover :P

[@keithnewton8981]

Shame it's not ev

[@CarSceneKorea]

There is one coming, I'm editing the vid now! :)

[@brandon-hh7jf]

'KG Mobility'....wow, that is a cool name for a car company NOT. Makes SSangyong cars sound like a disability aid.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Tell me about it 😥

[@igorkim5220]

Скрестили чироки с дефендером и получился очередной урод от корейцев! ☝️🤣😂🤣💯👌

[@CarSceneKorea]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jamestravers1337]

Tucson better

[@ronflynn5043]

NONSENCE

[@mjb47pappy]

Nothing special