SsangYong Teases Torres SUV, Confirms EV Variant For Europe

SsangYong is still looking for a buyer to save it from receivership but it is nevertheless continuing its range expansion. The Korean company published a set of sketches previewing its new SUV that will be called the Torres.

If the design looks familiar it is because you might have already seen it – the Torres is the production name of the J100 project that was announced last year. The name comes from the Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, known for its mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers. In this way, SsangYong wanted to communicate the adventurous nature of the SUV which is depicted in Jurrasic World-style backgrounds in the official sketches.

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The company says that the Torres will be the first model incorporating its new design identity called “Powered by Toughness”. The rugged styling cues of the SUV are retained from last year’s sketches, with thin LEDs, a Jeep-style grille, protective skidplates on the bumpers, toned-up fenders, and a bump on the tailgate resembling an integrated spare wheel cover. In the illustrations, the car is fitted with large-diameter wheels shod in all-terrain tires, and roof-mounted lights.

According to a SsangYong spokesperson, the Torres will fill the gap between “semi-medium-sized SUVs such as Korando and large SUVs like Rexton”. The company hopes that by creating an additional segment it will be able to increase its market share benefiting from the increasing popularity of rugged-looking SUVs.

SsangYong will start taking pre-orders for the Torres this June, starting from the Korean market. A fully electric version of the SUV, codenamed U100, will be introduced in Europe towards the end of 2023.