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KGM — formerly Ssangyong, now KG Mobility or KGM for short — has been on a rapid fire launch program recently, adding a heap of electric and electrified models.
This is the latest – the new KGM Torres EVX, a fully electric SUV with five seats, more than 400km of range, and a battery pack from BYD.
It’s a peculiar looking thing. But it’s also well packaged and offers a good amount of interior space.
In this video I’ll show you through it, tell you what it’s like to drive, and discuss and the pricing, spec and charging info you need to know, as well as ownership and safety considerations.
NOTE: the official word from KGM is that the maximum DC rate is 164kW. But in reality itβs going to top out at 130kW or so!!
Check out these alternatives:
Toyota bZ4X – https://youtu.be/hQhOdWDuaR4
GAC Aion V – https://youtu.be/i8vrVANYo9Q
KGM Musso EV Ute – https://youtu.be/SKw64g35zMI
MORE EVs
Zeekr 7X – https://youtu.be/0ZkHI1HG8uo
Subaru Solterra – https://youtu.be/V7yF8LjErw8
Tesla Model Y – https://youtu.be/dwH7PD4W9sI
VW ID.4 – https://youtu.be/TxGc9YyOFUs
Xpeng G6 – https://youtu.be/b0gFSh8m6IU
BYD Sealion 7 – https://youtu.be/QLSjNJilknA
Skoda Enyaq – https://youtu.be/78_BUDof15A
Kia EV5 – https://youtu.be/wTTBH313iwo
Cupra Tavascan – https://youtu.be/rSVfsu9VVHg
EVEN MORE ELECTRIC CARS AND SUVS – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBy4fvI8Hf_RfcpU36TJDF1BTbmNK18Ok
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00:00 KGM Torres EVX
00:22 Is it the right price?
01:29 What are the best alternatives?
03:19 Is it the right size?
06:13 Interior
15:35 Under the bonnet
16:25 Range and charging
18:05 Driving
22:40 Efficiency
23:45 Is it safe?
25:00 Ownership
25:54 Verdict
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Way too expensive.
I have the Torres EVX Alpha for abt 2 months now. I don't know what you are talking about when it comes to efficiency. I do get 500 – 520 Km so far. I drive with A/C on mostly, and the efficiency is at most, a steady 15 kwh/ 100 km. without AC I have checked about 13.5kwh/100km. my average speed is about 60 – 80 km/h.
Alternatives are , the bus , the train , the tram π
All overpriced , these EV'S, they can KEEP THEM !
The resale value of this vehicle will be zero.
Most wired Android Auto and Apple Carplay can be converted to wireless with a $20 dongle.
This brand can't afford a decent designer? That's ugly.
NMC batteries have a better energy density than LFP batteries, so will be a lower weight for a given capacity. But for a specified capacity and car weight, they are equally efficient.
Too expensive π
Who on earth is buying these fringe dwelling vehicles
i did a test drive in this, the blind spots GNARLY. if hadnt driven big vans n trucks alot this thing woulda been a nightmare. i felt like a new driver again with how much i hated changing lanes haha
Considering how heavy and expensive cars are nowadays, why don't more come with cloth seats without heating or cooling? I've never felt the need for either in my car with cloth seats.
LFP batteries may not offer the theoretical range but it doesn't matter if you charge it to 100% so you're 20% up already on NMA/NMC batteries. That said tho this car is overpriced. Oh, and I won't buy a car from a manufacturer building a supposedly hi-tech car who can't include wireless device connection FFS! Expensive servicing for an EV too. All they do is run diagnostics and change the coolant every 2-3 years!
I like the ev ute but the range is a disaster, this is nice but 58k is too much needs to be 54k. Small amount but it has compromises
You don't need a safety rating . . . . . . . life's all about living on the edge! π
What the Leapmotor B10 as an alternate?
I would probably go with mitsubishi outlander even though it's not electric as the closest charging point to me is 20km away
Seems a bit thirsty. The battery warranty is good, so maybe as an overall package it's ok π€·ββοΈ, but without strong brand recognition, the pricing could be a problem!
Looks great, but like most other EVs, Priced 10K too much. Who ever is the price consultant on EVs are are clearly out of touch and out of date. SO many other brands have dropped prices by around 10K in the last few months. Ford, Polestar, Smart. Let me guess, they won't disclose the numbers either in the monthly sales.
For some unknown reason KGM and Sanyong before don't seem to believe in crash testing
$10,000 would buy years of petrol without range anxiety . There's a reason theses EV,s aren't succeeding. Too expensive, range anxiety, they are not free to recharge and most don't have to spare wheel. Toyota is only trying to give incentives because noone wants then.
Since when is a ute more practical than a wagon for an everyday suburban breeder family?
Sheesh, Matt, give me just one example in my weekly commute to work and school and supermarkets where a ute will be in any way more practical than a wagon?
Pick up a load of loose bark chips on the way home from Woolies with the shopping bags piled up over the kids in the backseats?
I like you mate but that's just nonsense talking.