Familiar value-focused brand returns to battle Toyota RAV4 and Haval H6: 2025 KGM SsangYong Torres gets sharp drive-away pricing ahead of October launch

Familiar value-focused brand returns to battle Toyota RAV4 and Haval H6: 2025 KGM SsangYong Torres gets sharp drive-away pricing ahead of October launch

10 Sep 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Korean automaker SsangYong will rebrand to KGM SsangYong in Australia, heralding its new era with a brand-new SUV. Read more
Cheap Toyota RAV4 rival's launch line-up previewed: 2025 Ssangyong Torres SUV approved for sale in Australia ahead of Hyundai Tucson and GWM Haval H6 alternative's release

Cheap Toyota RAV4 rival's launch line-up previewed: 2025 Ssangyong Torres SUV approved for sale in Australia ahead of Hyundai Tucson and GWM Haval H6 alternative's release

25 Jul 2024 by John Law

The Ssangyong Torres has appeared in Australian compliance documents ahead of its official release. Read more
SsangYong to look very different in 2025: Korea's number three brand to launch Torres electric car and potentially adopt new KGM name in Australia before the end of the year

SsangYong to look very different in 2025: Korea's number three brand to launch Torres electric car and potentially adopt new KGM name in Australia before the end of the year

18 Jul 2024 by Tom White

Is it the end of the line for the SsangYong name? Korean stalwart to undergo some changes as it launches into 2025 on the back foot against new Chinese rivals. Read more
Best electric cars arriving in 2024

Best electric cars arriving in 2024

16 Jul 2024 by Tung Nguyen

Love or hate them, electric cars are the future of personal transportation - just look at how many new EVs will be made available in Australia in 2024! Read more
SsangYong revives Actyon mid-size SUV nameplate for 2025 with sleek design to rival the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and MG HS

SsangYong revives Actyon mid-size SUV nameplate for 2025 with sleek design to rival the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and MG HS

16 Jul 2024 by Tom White

The 2025 SsangYong Actyon is as graceful as the nameplate has ever looked. Read more
The best new cars coming in 2024

The best new cars coming in 2024

16 Jul 2024 by Tung Nguyen

With most of the production delays from the semi-conductor shortage and COVID-related shutdowns now largely in the rearview mirror, 2024 is set to be a bumper year for new-vehicle activity. Read more
Best small SUVs and crossovers arriving in 2024

Best small SUVs and crossovers arriving in 2024

12 Jul 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Get ready, because 2024 is going to be a big yea for small cars. Specifically, small SUVs and crossovers. Read more
2024 Ssangyong Torres SUV timing confirmed! Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester and Hyundai Tucson rival lands soon, but will it come with a SsangYong or KG Mobility badge?

2024 Ssangyong Torres SUV timing confirmed! Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester and Hyundai Tucson rival lands soon, but will it come with a SsangYong or KG Mobility badge?

14 Mar 2024 by Laura Berry

Ssangyong has confirmed its Torres mid-sized SUV will arrive in Australia this year Read more
China topples Korea in 2023 Australian market production race: Hyundai and Kia overwhelmed by MG and GWM plus a little help from the Tesla Model 3

China topples Korea in 2023 Australian market production race: Hyundai and Kia overwhelmed by MG and GWM plus a little help from the Tesla Model 3

13 Jan 2024 by James Cleary

In a sign of the automotive times, the number of new vehicles produced in China and sold in Australia in 2023 exceeded the number of cars coming from South Korea, now placing the manufacturing ...Read more
Top 10 car reviews of 2023

Top 10 car reviews of 2023

30 Dec 2023 by James Cleary

EVs are on the rise, emerging brands from China are stealing a lot of the headlines and head-to-head comparison tests hit the mark for many, as reflected in the Top 10 most popular reviews we ...Read more
Toyota's HiLux and Ford's Ranger better watch out! SsangYong confirms 2024 electric ute with help from BYD

Toyota's HiLux and Ford's Ranger better watch out! SsangYong confirms 2024 electric ute with help from BYD

6 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

SsangYong, now known as KG Mobility, will put a mass-market electric pick-up into production in the latter half of 2024, following the announcement of a “close technical partnership” with ...Read more
2024 SsangYong Musso dual-cab ute and Rexton seven-seat SUV: 4x4 Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Ford Everest, Toyota Prado rivals upgraded for new model year

2024 SsangYong Musso dual-cab ute and Rexton seven-seat SUV: 4x4 Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Ford Everest, Toyota Prado rivals upgraded for new model year

11 Oct 2023 by James Cleary

Upgraded multimedia, dynamic tweaks, extra colour choices and a new model grade are the headline changes for the 2024 SsangYong Musso 4x4 dual-cab ute and Rexton seven-seat SUV. Read more
It's time to move on from the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, these are the forgotten utes that you should consider! | Opinion

It's time to move on from the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, these are the forgotten utes that you should consider! | Opinion

8 Oct 2023 by Marcus Craft

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Australian ute market only consists of about four models because the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton tend to get the ...Read more
2024 SsangYong Torres EVX detailed: Meet the latest Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro, and MG ZS EV rival that could be a perfectly sized electric SUV

2024 SsangYong Torres EVX detailed: Meet the latest Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro, and MG ZS EV rival that could be a perfectly sized electric SUV

20 Sep 2023 by Tom White

This could be the perfect-sized electric SUV for many adventurous families, but will it come to Australia? Read more
Big Torquers! Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, LDV T60 and others are the-top-five most-torque-for-your-dollar diesels!

Big Torquers! Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, LDV T60 and others are the-top-five most-torque-for-your-dollar diesels!

16 Sep 2023 by Laura Berry

We've already looked at the top five most-powerful petrol cars under $80K and the five EVs offering the most power for your dollar, but now it's time for the diesels to shine and we've added a twist. Read more
SsangYong and BYD could be teaming up to build a battery factory, but will they co-develop new electric cars? - Report

SsangYong and BYD could be teaming up to build a battery factory, but will they co-develop new electric cars? - Report

28 Aug 2023 by Tim Nicholson

The carmaker formerly known as SsangYong, but now known as KG Mobility, has made no secret of its desire to dive head first into the EV market. Read more
2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro expands Chinese brand's presence to mid-size SUV market to battle GWM Haval H6 and MG HS

2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro expands Chinese brand's presence to mid-size SUV market to battle GWM Haval H6 and MG HS

18 Aug 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Chery’s Australian offensive will continue with the Tiggo 7 Pro SUV set to join the Omoda 5 crossover later this year. ...Read more
SsangYong's five-year plan to take on HiLux, Ranger and D-Max | Opinion

SsangYong's five-year plan to take on HiLux, Ranger and D-Max | Opinion

28 Jul 2023 by Laura Berry

SsangYong seems to be making a massive comeback with huge sales of its Musso ute after being rescued out of bankruptcy, but 'this other' Korean brand better bring in a follow up act fast. Read more
The best new cars coming in 2023

The best new cars coming in 2023

21 Jul 2023 by Tung Nguyen

While the automotive industry continues to grapple with supply-chain issues and production shortages, many exciting fresh models are still on the way. Read more
Best SUVs arriving in 2023

Best SUVs arriving in 2023

13 Jul 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Glance down your street or take a trip to your local shops, and chances are about half the cars you see are SUVs. Read more
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