SsangYong Torres - It's a Jeepy Thing (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

Ssangyong Torres belongs to the C+ crossover segment. That’s slightly larger compact crossovers, but not yet D segment. We are talking cars like the Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Kia Sportage, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester or Toyota RAV4. But since the Torres is the largest in this group, the automaker does not rule out it may also compete with some D segment SUVs like the Hyundai Santa Fe, KIA Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq. However the Torres will not get a 7-seater version.
Notice the lack of Ssangyong badging? There's only a logo with dragon wings, and otherwise only the Torres model name. It is rumored that also in Europe the Ssangyong brand is to be phased out and renamed KG Mobility.
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↔ Ssangyong Torres dimensions:
✔ length: 4700 mm
✔ width: 1890 mm
✔ height: 1720 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2680 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 703-1662 L
💲 Ssangyong Torres starting price: 39 490 euro
💲 Ssangyong Torres price as tested: 48 490 euro
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Chapters:
0:00 intro
0:50 design
2:55 boot
4:20 Torres competitors
5:10 rear seat
6:05 cockpit
9:05 engine range
10:05 performance
11:15 driving impressions
13:40 KG Mobility
14:10 pricing
14:25 conclusion

[@R3ban3]

Looks a bit strange, but maybe not in a bad way. It is certainly better looking than the previous Ssangyong models. I would certainly like to try it.

[@GavinByrneLand]

I know I shouldn't, but I actually quite like the look of this. Another top quality review from you Marek. I look forward my Friday chill time and watching your reviews. You deserve so much success. Best wishes from here in Ireland.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Much appreciated! Have a great weekend.

[@udipta21]

Love it, will probably buy it. Ssangyong's are good cars.

[@Checkmate025]

Looks proportionally stunning. Well done SY

[@zaamuro8408]

I like the fact that the headlights are futuristic yet traditional - not like in the bumper like some hyyundais and mitsubishi's these days.

[@ColinEu]

Nice review.. it's a shame you don't get more views than this, you certainly deserve way more than this..

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@oliverstemp9132]

Definitely, so professional without being boring.

[@sinanspearhead]

Exactly i can say that you are the best tester who can find all the flaws and deficiencies of the vehicles without any fear or hesitation. This may be a disadvantage for you but may be an advantage for companies. İn this way they can find out their mistakes in a short time and free of charge:)

[@martinpolivka9497]

To be honest the hw button to disable the lane assist is right there on the steering wheel. Just like in any other Korean car. 😂

[@NordicGroove]

Congratulations for the quality of the review!!!! You are the best auto reviewer in the world at the moment. That's in my opinion of course! 😀

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thanks 👍

[@zooks3894]

I like the styling. It looks good to my eye.

[@sinanyaman7354]

That was the one of the most honest review out there. Thanks for the input. Want to mention about annoying gap btw the doors and backseat.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Can you point me to the timecode regarding the gap you're talking about?

[@sinanyaman7354]

@@MarekDrivesENG 5:57 you can see the gap btw door and the seat. It is more noticable from different angle.

[@Da_StormtroopeR]

Finally a good looking car from this brand. But I agree with you.

[@stuartkennedy4202]

Great review with a superb personality. Thank you. I obviously subscribed 👍

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Welcome aboard!

[@juangarcia9617]

A SsangYong I would not mind to have, that is a compliment 🙂

[@TJSaw]

It looks very distinctive and that’s a good start.

[@giovannibastoni9369]

I enjoyed your content!

[@wolfrick5300]

as always nice review Marek .the car looks nice but it has a lot of ground to cover,to catch up with other similar brands,not to mention the price which is salty imho.

[@SethPinnock]

I enjoyed the production of this video, and it was an entertaining yet informative review. New and low market share vehicles are unfairly accused of being like high market share vehicles, but why. There is nothing new under the sun. We have been around for over 6000 years of recorded history

[@HyBy]

This looks like a highschool group project where the team consists of a good student and the rest just want a passing grade.

[@dusandimic1976]

Ahahahahahahah THE BEST start of car review video.... CHEERZ!

[@alisonb4898]

ceo…I want a new design. Design department….let’s steal a bit of everything 😂

[@ws1814]

The sides of the car hardly looks like anything from LR or Toyota, also I don’t think LR has a monopoly over flat top wheel arches. It’s a very common design. Also of the similarities you talk about are just nonsense like saying the side mirrors are like that of FJ because they both are big! 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@nealy2815]

Good review.

[@Rally4Life1982]

I really like the look of it. Edgy but not too edgy.

[@extreme8808]

I like the design more than the SUVs from which it was lifted 😅 In the good old days SsangYong cars were dirt cheap for the level of equipment and quality they offered, with the drawback being dated engines and tech. Some things haven't changed . . but they are no longer dirt cheap.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Good point!

[@ingmarlangerak8973]

I think its beautiful!

[@takuan650]

You said all there is to say: Half baked! Well done.

[@sha22276]

That's an interesting looking car!

[@sorinoprisan8512]

Love the review - it is honest, argued and pretty well documented. When can we (please ;-) see an off-road evaluation of a 4WD Torres?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thanks. I don't think take another one for a test drive any time soon. I'll expect it will perform similar to a 5-10 year old KIA Sportage/Hyundai Tucson.

[@adamburns1077]

The front is also a bit Mitsubishi-esque with the vertical detail between the grille and fog light area. It’s a bit too utilitarian and boxy looking for my liking but it is the first SsangYong I’ve seen pretty much ever that doesn’t look ugly imo

[@whyalwaysme2522]

I like it, but is the engine enough for move the car fully loaded?😮

[@ihateidiots3880]

Looks Better than most of what tge european industry puts out lately

[@lukasilec1987]

I like new design, its beautiful

[@Incountry]

There’s a lot of Brand snobbery comments on here albeit in reality most can afford the $100k+ vehicles no matter they say, even the new Toyota LCs are $60k+, Hyundai starts at $45k and Nissan is of similar pricing, Jeep is $35k+ etc etc, if you’re saving $10-15k on a vehicle that you’re going to trade back in before the warranty expires, for a family vehicle in a 4x4 guise as mom has no need for the soccer van this makes sense….

[@ellisrochlin2267]

handsome suv , the design people have excelled themselves, you had genuine gripes with the tec , so just to say that the vehicles been on the road since late 22 or early 23 , well enough time to upgrade the software as in user friendly. We are in uk and the first registrations were end of January this year . Shame that engine wise, its like buying into old engineering as in very high grams per km and the rather low kpl . That will have a knock on effect down the line . Maybe should have released a hybrid model instead of this. I know the ev version is out in far east but when it reaches uk ( speculation is for September 24 registrations MAYBE ) it will be at least 15-20 % dearer than the petrol version ps like your vid analasis 5 stars .

[@jamesspeytebroodt7237]

very charming car. i do like it

[@joelmatos8321]

I had a SsangYong 20 years ago and I made sure to treat it badly but it refused to die... I see them in Poland a bit now so I guess they are kind of reliable and the torres at 140k pln is not bad.

[@user-ci2zj4dp6o]

after owning a 21 plate Korando for the last two years and being more than please with it apart from the MPG I will be checking the Torres out in the next few weeks with a view to buying one, it looks the part from the outside.

[@ricllinares5929]

Looks great ,I’d have one

[@uskypg]

are sure about the prices? I would be very surprised to be that high in Poland when in Romania, also a EU member, prices are between 28950 EUR (cheapest version) and 39970 EUR (including VAT) for the premium fully loaded version which includes the AWD option also. with this pricing I think is actually very competitive considering how much you get for the money.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I use German prices in my English reviews. In Poland this car costs about 43k euro (195k PLN) as tested.

[@uskypg]

@@MarekDrivesENG got it, I guess because Germans might have more money , that explains it then :)))

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

​@@uskypgprobably emission-related tax. In Netherlands there will only be EV torres because the petrol version would be too expensive.

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

@@mipmipmipmipmip There are no emission taxes in Germany for cars. It’s probably because representatives of the car manufacturers have also something to say in the German government.

[@IvanMaksimov]

How the flat top makes the cluster visible through the steering wheel?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

It doesn't cut into the corners of the relatively wide instrument cluster, like regular steering wheels often do.

[@MarthaMansbridge]

Some of your design ‘references’ are completely different - how is the asymmetrical boot door like a Discovery?

[@user-kx2gm2kh5s]

9:04 TORRES is good suv of South Korea. I ride TORRES during one year. good design and practical! My TORRES is millitary vehicle. Only my hand self tuning!

[@user-kx2gm2kh5s]

Thank you!

[@vaughnfoster6451]

Quality .

[@AndyVE75]

The other interior you see is for the full electric version (torres evx)

[@kevinn1158]

The front is quite sharp, the profile is fine... but the rear end is kind of a mess. That's what I think. The video was top notch as always. As an aside, The Tesla Model 3 fixed it's ugly fish face with the new redesign being revealed yesterday!

[@OzBloke]

Nice 😎👍

[@bennasara944]

I wish Ssangyong would announce when the Tores is coming to Australia as there are many choices coming in the first 6 months of 2024 (eg Tank 500) - this is my first choice & I would wait if I knew it was coming soon with a reasonable price

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

We don’t get the ICE Torres in the UK. But we are likely to get the electric model.

[@LynnardvanLaak]

Although I normally refuse to drive a SUV... (I am a station wagon guy)... I totally dig the looks. This car with a Skyactive Diesel from Mazda would be perfect. (Or maybe a 3.6 litre Chrysler-V6 😅) By the way: great review and even greater presentation. I find your videos really enjoyable. Greetings from Germany.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Cheers!

[@pinarpinar2409]

Hello. Thanks a lot for the reviews. Puting a part of the sort of bad complaints about the brand. Would you please compare this vehicle with Ford Escape Hyundai Tucson Kia Sportage? Without any concern which one would you prefer? Any feedbacks will be apreciated.Good luck with your KZbin Chanel.❤

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I haven't driven any Ford products in the last 5 years, because Ford doesn't speak to me. Personally I wouldn't buy any of those crossovers. Maybe a Mazda CX-5, if I had to choose. Also, I drive a Countryman, so this is what I consider the lesser evil :)

[@mademoiselle1356]

Ça reste une jolie voiture ❤

[@HakabX4]

Hmmmm, call me crazy but I quite like the design of this. If I was in the market for a compact SUV, I’d take a look at it. At the very least, you’d stand out from the sea of RAV 4s and CRVs.

[@sanjeetnm]

Is this same that will be coming up Mahindra XUV 200?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Looks like it.

[@christianronn5301]

Everyone complains about intrusive and noisy driver aids in every car these days. I feel like I should buy another lightly used passat, put in the freezer and dig out when my current one dies.

[@user-dc8uu4zj9t]

Great 👌 looking car 🎉

[@darrenmitchell5262]

It will be known as the KG Torres following SsangYong’s rebranding.

[@MrOpirus]

What country is the review in?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Poland.

[@oliverstemp9132]

If the Torres is well priced, it good be a good option, definitely better than the MG. I think it looks good.

[@GoliathAngelus]

The new owner KG GROUP wants to get rid of SsangYong bad image that the previous owner Mahindra & Mahindra created. SsangYong is back in Korean hands and wants to start over. According to media and car journalists, only EV models will be produced in the future. A name change should help with the new start

[@Akelehimarenge]

Dude mahindra got a bad image because of SsangYong . You should study the history of this brand . Mahindra has its own product and engine line up and even selling products in Australia, NZ and SouthAfrica.

[@dakar795]

Finally somethinf not that ugly from Sang Yong

[@tibortatrai2318]

That rear looks as good as gollum.

[@frenkyzule]

Beauty, but the price is a bit high for "not premium brand"

[@raymondmumford6255]

Looks awesome. All car designs/designers take inspiration from somewhere.

[@VaunShiz]

False , good car designers are inspired by stuff in nature/ animals , their lineage, or the companies background, maybe planes etc but good designs aren't inspired by current cars who was also their competition. That's laziness

[@hovanlongricky]

I like your review, indeed Ssangyong could have been much better equipped this car with more State of the arts software and engine upgrades for this car. But overall, I do like this car design, if I could buy one, I will customize this car with some of few more upgrades for the interior and the multimedia devices with top nutch materials and high end sounds and multimedia screen system, could be up to 18 speakers with surrounding sounds and seperately installed amplifier. ❤😂

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

So that's a 200 liter styrofoam filler! Maybe planned as 7-seater, but then added the side panels and noticed 3rd row had no outside view.

[@flywalll]

It's got the looks. It's spacious. The 4x4 model would be interesting to try off-road. But that's about it. The half-baked electronics are indeed a deal-breaker. I'd say it's like going to a fancy-looking restaurant only to realize that it's a Dönner Kebap joint on the inside. I don't know why the manufacturer lets this car down so much - way too many compromises as if they made it for some teen male driver dreamers. While at that price point it's for customers whose desires and expectations have long matured. Design could also be a bit half-baked as the emphasis is on form, but not function.

[@Solotocius]

Hey, don't you diss döner kebap joints like that!

[@TheRepconn]

Машина интересная, но почему такая большая цена?

[@Lee-iq6wh]

👍👍👍

[@yourtubisfilled7164]

I like the front but the roof lines behind and in front of the 'inserty bit' don't match up on the sides. This triggers my OCD and sense for esthetics and composition. It's /almost/ great design. Too bad they went overboard on some of the unneeded accents and details.

[@talhaiqbal4920]

Kg mobility it sounds like a delivery company

[@Mitracast]

I think 6 slads are taken from former owner Mahindra which uses this design in there vehicle in India

[@AliHijazi]

following the chinese which is working for them now especially the Changan they are making models that resemble the Lambourghini Urus :D

[@vinaypillai220]

Do yall not see a Hyundai palisade or am I tripping???

[@themichal2298]

KB mobility is the worst name for carmaker ever

[@MarstaJNZ]

SsangYong is worst

[@geraldvalmores3545]

That's what your parents thinks after they name you

[@keithnewton8981]

Sorry you do not have unlock the rav4 you need to go into the computer and change door locking settings. Rav4 owner then you can open the boot from fob

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Assuming we're talking about the same thing, I'll have to play around with the settings next time I have a Toyota around for a test drive. They all seem to have the same issue. They have to be unlocked in order for me to use the hands free tailgate opening option. Which IMO defeats the purpose.

[@stevenledbrook562]

SsangYong are blitzing the media here in Australia with TV commercials featuring cricketing legend Merv Hughes promoting the brand. This brands product has always looked like a design afterthought, with dated interiors and exteriors that look like a "Frankenstein's Monster". Maybe they go to the hobby shop and buy a whole lot of plastic models, then get out a Dremel tool to make their own design. I'm about to buy a new SUV in the next few weeks, and i certainly wouldn't even consider a SsangYong. At least the Hyundai Tucson has a design philosophy and the tech works very well and without all the incredibly annoying chimes.

[@cosmic-tiger]

It looks good from the side to me, just not really at any other angle.

[@jasonweikert1922]

The Loops on the bonnet look like they were copied form the new Ford Branco.

[@waynemcsweeney1955]

It will age quickly

[@shroomyesc]

I do rather enjoy the looks of this, but I much prefer the EV version, which surprisingly enough looks drastically different, unlike the Korando which looks largely alike EV or ICE. I at least hope the Torres EV comes to Europe under the new KG Mobility rebrand.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Someone commented they are only getting the EV version in the UK.

[@peterjanvanbijnen226]

it is an shame that they do not use mercedes diesel engines anymore

[@m.henawy]

Needs to be lifted 2 cm or more..not being able to disable lane assistance while driving is very dangerous imho

[@FanatecSystem]

Its got 21cm ground clearance, what more would you want from an SUV? Lol

[@amard5881]

best car

[@wayneheyes4934]

I don’t why they called themselves KGM

[@propaladins5714]

If you would have been saying that it costs 48.490E at the beginning probably I would have been stop watching at that second. There are other much better options at that price.

[@fragu123]

…but you get your 20% discount from Ssangyong, makes it 39K€ and this means you’ll hardly find a better value for money proposition in the entire car industry, or?

[@CoconutDiaries]

looks like one of the upcoming Mahindra cars. Their old owners btw

[@Tosabang]

I tested it 1 year ago in Korea. It was terrible experience😅

[@sabermedo4098]

You mean bad experience

[@Tosabang]

@@sabermedo4098yes too bad. I stop to middle of the test drive🤦

[@Tosabang]

@@sabermedo4098 terrible means worse than bad. Yes it was really bad.

[@SomfilmsFHD]

Pornhub+Car review 😂😂... Great review by the way Marek

[@stephengneri2136]

I would start with the name. I am not telling my friends my sangyong broke.

[@DRUM.RECIPES]

Too high consumption almost 10L/100km in the city. It looks nice but then your pocket will look bad 😂

[@vacantspace333]

It has the same android auto layout as my 2016 ford mondeo 💀🗿💀

[@user-tg8ns8un8k]

No ski hatch , ho what a shame 😂

[@yt_Ajay_]

Looks like a Jeep banged a Hummer

[@mowuvz3672]

When doing English review, please change car's infotainment language to English so that we can read when you show the screen. Thank you.

[@McGrogansSchool]

For that kind of money no way. Buy a Skoda or Sante Fe/Kia. Proper tech onboard.

[@RomainSandt]

From the side it's more Ford Explorer

[@sanatandharma4435]

Seems a lot of money for a half baked, if good looking car in an already overcrowded market!

[@venkateshthangavel]

Sideways it looks more of a hyundai pallisade

[@alliejr]

Looks like a Hyundai from 1998.

[@tonydcurrawong]

So then the steering wheel is from the rexton and so is the stereo. Very old tech hidden in a new shell. Disappointing. I own a rexton and this old stereo is the main issue with the car.

[@xcyberx001]

Korean cars are outstanding!