SsangYong Torres EVX, the electric version of the SUV that the brand wants to position globally

A few months ago we discovered the new SsangYong SUV, a mid-size crossover that aimed to present itself as the spearhead of the brand’s recovery in all markets. But now that the combustion-engine model has been presented, it’s the turn of the electric version, which will arrive in Europe alongside the other variant. It is called Torres EVX, and we already have the first images of the model.

This will be the brand’s second electric model to reach Europe, and it presents a powerful and striking image. This SUV aims to hold its own against similar models, so it features a very dynamic and robust front end. In addition, it has a fairly modern and high-tech look, as befits an electric car of these characteristics.

There is no front grille, and the headlights are completely different from those on the combustion version. That said, we are looking at a concept, so there may be some changes in the production version. The design of the bumper and the wheels also changes, although the model it is based on is still clearly recognizable.

We have no images of the rear, so we will have to wait to see how they have approached the design of this part of the car. The specifications of the electric drivetrain of this model have not been published either, but it is expected to surpass those of the Korando e-Motion, the brand’s other electric model.

Inside, we will see a dual screen, one for the instrument cluster and another for the infotainment system. There are few physical controls, so most elements are expected to be operated through the second screen. The steering wheel appears to be the same as in the combustion-engine version.

As for the drivetrain, it is known that the Korando e-Motion has a front-mounted electric motor delivering 140 kW, equivalent to 190 CV. In this case the battery has a capacity of 61.5 kWh, giving it a range of 340 kilometres on the WLTP cycle.

This model will be part of the 16 new releases that SsangYong plans to present at the event it has organised for 30 March, so that is when we will have more information on this and other models arriving soon.