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

[udipta]

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

[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.

[zaamuro]

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

[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:)

[Rban]

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.

[ColinEu]

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

[zooks]

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

[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….

[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

[Da_StormtroopeR]

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

[extreme]

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.

[HyBy]

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

[ellisrochlin]

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 .

[juangarcia]

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

[RallyLife]

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

[adamburns]

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

[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! 😀

[wolfrick]

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.

[sinanyaman]

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.

[alisonb]

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