{"id":2996,"date":"2025-09-27T14:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T04:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2996"},"modified":"2025-09-24T12:45:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T02:45:51","slug":"review-2025-kgm-ssangyong-torres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-kgm-ssangyong-torres\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 KGM SSANGYONG Torres"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 KGM SSANGYONG Torres<\/strong><\/a> lands in Australia with boxy shoulders, a chunky face and an attitude that says \u201cweekend first, spreadsheets later.\u201d It slots into the crowded medium-SUV class with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol, front-drive in most trims, all-wheel drive at the top, and a cabin built around twin 12.3-inch displays. Boot space is a party trick, too, with a huge quoted figure when the seats are down. In short, the 2025 KGM SSANGYONG Torres<\/strong><\/a> aims to be the left-field family hauler that still ticks the sensible boxes.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Big boot and practical cabin layout.
\u2022 Long 7-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
\u2022 Competitive drive-away pricing for a non-Chinese brand.<\/p>\n

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Cons<\/h4>\n

\u2022 No ANCAP safety rating yet.
\u2022 Fuel economy is fine, not stellar, and no hybrid option.
\u2022 Some cabin quirks and middling polish called out by reviewers.<\/p>\n

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

KGM\u2019s Australian launch pricing is sharp and simple. The 2025 KGM SSANGYONG Torres ELX<\/strong><\/a> starts at $38,000 drive-away, the Adventure sits at $43,000, and the Ultimate with AWD is $47,000 drive-away. Some buyers with an ABN can shave a few hundred more. If you prefer a manufacturer list price lens, published MLRP ranges from about $35,771 to $44,509 before on-roads.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

Even the base ELX gets LED headlights, 18-inch alloys, twin 12.3-inch screens, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and dual-zone climate. Adventure adds heated seats and wheel, leatherette trim, tyre-pressure monitoring and a hands-free power tailgate. Ultimate piles on the lot: AWD, 20-inch wheels, leather, a sunroof, power-adjust front seats with ventilation, heated rear outboard seats and a 360-degree camera. The cabin layout is genuinely workable for family life, and the square body helps with real-world space.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

There is no ANCAP star rating yet for the 2025 KGM SSANGYONG Torres<\/strong><\/a>, so you are shopping on spec rather than a crash score. On the spec front, all grades include eight airbags and autonomous emergency braking with lane-keeping. Adventure adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, while Ultimate brings adaptive cruise and a surround-view camera. If a published rating matters to you, keep an eye on ANCAP\u2019s site or ask your dealer for any update.<\/p>\n

Running Costs<\/h2>\n

Official 2025 KGM SSANGYONG Torres<\/strong><\/a> fuel economy is 7.4 L\/100 km for front-drive variants and 7.9 L\/100 km for AWD. Local testing suggests low-to-mid eights are common in mixed driving. Servicing is every 12 months or 15,000 km with seven capped-price visits totalling about $2,678, and the brand backs the car with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty plus five years of roadside assistance. That is a compelling ownership package for a value-led SUV.<\/p>\n

Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

Think of the Torres<\/strong><\/a> as a value-oriented foil to the Toyota RAV4<\/strong><\/a>, Kia Sportage<\/strong><\/a> and Hyundai Tucson<\/strong><\/a>, and a non-Chinese alternative to sharp-deal favourites like GWM Haval H6<\/strong><\/a> or MG HS<\/strong><\/a>. It fights back with big-car space, clear pricing and long warranty support. Where it concedes ground is electrification and polish: there is no hybrid in Australia yet, and some cabin materials and infotainment features trail the newest rivals. If efficiency sits at the top of your list, a RAV4 Hybrid<\/strong><\/a> or Sportage Hybrid<\/strong><\/a> will sip less.<\/p>\n

2025 KGM SSANGYONG Torres Review Australia: Price, Specs, Safety, Space and On-Road Verdict<\/h2>\n