{"id":2485,"date":"2025-08-08T08:26:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T22:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2485"},"modified":"2025-08-08T17:19:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T07:19:06","slug":"review-2025-ssangyong-torres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-ssangyong-torres\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 SSANGYONG Torres"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 SSANGYONG Torres<\/strong><\/a> arrives in Australia with boxy styling, a roomy cabin, and pricing that targets value hunters rather than badge chasers. Under the KGM SsangYong banner, it takes on big-name mid-size SUVs by leaning on practicality, long warranty coverage and a surprisingly extensive safety kit. If you want something that looks tough yet lives mostly in suburbia, the Torres<\/strong><\/a> makes a clear pitch without pretending to be a hardcore off-roader.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Big boot, generous features for the money, 7-year warranty, honest ride quality, distinctive exterior.<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong> Tech can feel rough around the edges, heavy steering, no ANCAP rating yet, real-world fuel use higher than the claim.<\/p>\n

How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n

As at 31 July 2025, recent drive-away pricing being reported in Australia is sharp: ELX $35,900, Adventure $39,990, Ultimate $42,900. That positions the 2025 SSANGYONG Torres<\/strong><\/a> against value-focused rivals from China while undercutting many Korean and Japanese nameplates. Always check your local dealer, since figures have shifted since launch.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

Grade walk is simple. ELX brings 18-inch alloys, LED headlights, dual 12.3-inch screens, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and dual-zone climate. Adventure adds tyre-pressure monitoring, a hands-free power tailgate, heated front seats and heated wheel. Ultimate gains AWD, 20-inch wheels, a sunroof, leather, power front seats with ventilation, and heated outboard rear seats. For an SUV at this price, that is a lot of kit, and it covers the core 2025 SSANGYONG Torres<\/strong><\/a> features most buyers care about.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

The 2025 SSANGYONG Torres<\/strong><\/a> safety story is equipment-rich but rating-light. You get eight airbags, AEB, lane-keeping assist, front and rear sensors, and a reversing camera across the range. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert appear from Adventure, while Ultimate adds a surround-view camera and adaptive cruise. At the time of writing there is no published ANCAP star rating, so shoppers should search ANCAP\u2019s database for updates before signing.<\/p>\n

Running Costs<\/h2>\n

Official combined fuel use is 7.4-7.9 L\/100 km depending on drivetrain. Real-world testing in city-heavy driving tends to creep closer to nine, which is common for small turbo petrols in this class. The service program is transparent: published capped prices alternate between $338 and $442 at 12-month or 15,000-km intervals for the first seven services. Warranty coverage is 7-years with unlimited kilometres, which helps offset higher fuel use over time. The engine accepts E10, which keeps bowser bills in check.<\/p>\n

Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

Against Toyota RAV4<\/strong><\/a> and Kia Sportage<\/strong><\/a>, the 2025 SSANGYONG Torres<\/strong><\/a> wins on drive-away price and warranty length, but loses on polish and hybrid availability. Against GWM Haval H6<\/strong><\/a>, MG HS<\/strong><\/a> and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro<\/strong><\/a>, the Torres<\/strong><\/a> feels more robust inside and has a longer Aussie track record than those brands, though the Chinese trio often undercut it on sticker and spec sheets. The Torres<\/strong><\/a>\u2019 niche is clear value with a long warranty and a big boot, for buyers who do not need the most refined drive.<\/p>\n

2025 SsangYong Torres Australia Review: Pricing, Warranty and On-Road Results<\/h2>\n