KGM Torres (SsangYong Torres) Review: Why Is UK Press Cautious?
The KGM Torres, one of Turkey's top-10 best-selling models in June 2026, got a lukewarm reception from UK press. We round up what What Car, Autocar, and Parkers say.
KGM Torres (SsangYong Torres) Review: Why Is UK Press Cautious?
The KGM Torres is an SUV that made it into Turkey's top-10 best-selling models in June 2026, sold by SsangYong under its now-rebranded KGM (KG Mobility) name. In this article we round up what UK press says about the Torres.
What International Press Says
What Car? calls the Torres "spacious and relatively well equipped," but says it needs to do more to stand out, pointing out that the Kia Sportage is cheaper, better to drive, and offers more engine choice. Autocar's headline reads "isn't all it seems," while Parkers similarly finds it "not as polished as its rivals."
Standout Strengths
- Striking, rugged exterior design
- A larger boot than most direct rivals
- Generous standard equipment
- A largely improved, "brutalist but clean" interior design compared to older SsangYong models
- Spacious rear seats and practicality
- KGM's 5-year/100,000-mile warranty
Standout Criticisms
- Vague, over-light steering that requires repeated mid-corner correction
- A suspension tune that feels "old-school" over bumps
- A noisy, underpowered petrol engine
- Jerky throttle response
- Efficiency behind the class curve
- In-car tech seen as weaker than segment rivals
The Electric Version: EVX
A price cut made the electric Torres EVX more competitive against rivals like the Nissan Ariya, Skoda Enyaq, and VW ID.4, and its larger battery gives it a longer range than those rivals — though charging (37 minutes for 10-80%) is slower than the Enyaq's 25 minutes. Auto Express's practical recommendation is to skip the EVX and stick with the base K30 petrol/hybrid version instead.
Who Is It For?
The consensus across international press: the Torres suits budget-conscious buyers who want maximum space, boot capacity, and standard equipment for the money, and who value warranty security, rather than driving refinement or cutting-edge tech. It's less ideal for those cross-shopping the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, or VW Tiguan on driving dynamics.
The Torres in Turkey
The KGM Torres doesn't yet have its own page in our current vehicle catalog; the brand is sold in Turkey through the SsangYong/KGM dealer network. For the brand's other models sold in Turkey (Korando, Tivoli), see our SsangYong brand page, and we recommend confirming the Torres's current Turkish pricing with your dealer.
Conclusion
UK press's view of the Torres is measured: it offers more space and equipment than rivals, but trails on driving refinement. You can see where it ranks among Turkey's top-10 best-selling models in our Turkey's Best-Selling Cars in June 2026 article.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the KGM Torres the same as the SsangYong Torres?
Yes. The SsangYong brand now operates under the KGM (KG Mobility) name; the Torres is the same model referred to as the SsangYong Torres before the rebrand and the KGM Torres after it.
Which model does UK press compare the KGM Torres to?
Most outlets, What Car in particular, compare the Torres to the Kia Sportage, noting the Sportage is cheaper, better to drive, and offers more engine choice.
Is there an electric version of the KGM Torres?
Yes, an electric version is sold as the Torres EVX; a price cut has made it more competitive against rivals like the Nissan Ariya, Skoda Enyaq, and VW ID.4.
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