More than expected. This one sentence is enough. It’s the ‘Torres EVX’.
On the 8th, I drove the Torres EVX on a 66km stretch from Seoul’s Yeongdeungpo Times Square, where KG Mobility’s headquarters is located, to Incheon’s Yeongjongdo.
The Torres EVX is the electric vehicle version of the Torres, launched in July last year and formally entering the market in September. While the first electric vehicle of the brand was the Korando Emotion in February 2022, it had almost no domestic sales, making the Torres EVX effectively the company’s first electric vehicle.
The exterior design has not changed much just because it’s the electric version. However, the front end has striking eyes, and the straight LED daytime running lights replace the air intakes, creating a forward-looking design.
Measuring 4,715 × 1,890 × 1,735mm, it has increased slightly in size compared to the combustion engine variant (4,705 × 1,890 × 1,720mm). The wheelbase is 2,680mm, providing ample space for knees and heads, accommodating more than two fists. It makes an excellent family car.
A 12.3-inch driver display and center display seamlessly integrate into a panoramic display sitting comfortably atop the dashboard. The panoramic display is divided into the driver’s display and center display, providing various driving information to the driver.
Assuming it’s just an electric version of the Torres would be a mistake. The interior exudes luxury, equivalent to a mid to large SUV standard. The Torres EVX features a toggle switch type electronic gear knob that allows easy shifts between D and R with just a finger.
No need to return home if you forget your smart key. The Torres EVX features a digital key system that allows family members to share vehicle access without hassle.
With Infocon, you can use voice recognition to control navigation, indoor temperature, music playback, and more. This allows you to concentrate on driving.
The Torres EVX is also great for camping. With its V2L (Vehicle to Load) feature, you can boil water with a coffee pot or dry your hair with a hair dryer. It’s incredibly convenient for outdoor use, allowing you to power household appliances.
The steering ratio is 2.5 turns lock to lock, and the steering response is light and smooth.
The Torres EVX is equipped with a 73.4KWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, capable of traveling up to 433 km with 18-inch tires, and showing a power output of 207 horsepower and a maximum torque of 34.6kg.m.
In urban settings where stopping and going is the norm, only minimal vibrations from the road tickle through, barely noticeable.
The regenerative braking starts from stage 1 and can be adjusted up to 3 stages. The intensity increases with each stage, but unlike other electric vehicles, it does not induce discomfort such as motion sickness from regenerative braking. Additionally, if you pull the regenerative braking paddle shifters for a while, it switches to smart regenerative braking and automatically adjusts the intensity. Surprisingly intelligent.
At 100 km/h, electric vehicles lack engines, making the driver more acoustically sensitive; however, the wind noise gently tickles the ears while road noise remains calm. It feels like leisurely paddling on a soft river, indulging in a sense of tranquility.
The Torres EVX is equipped with advanced driving assistance systems. An intelligent adaptive cruise control adapts not only to the preset speed but adjusts freely according to traffic conditions. Warning sounds activate with each lane change due to the blind-spot collision avoidance system, a minimal safety measure to prevent contact accidents most commonly occurring during lane changes. Furthermore, various driving assistance systems, including safety alerts for passengers getting in and out, enhance the overall safety.
The Torres has received immense love from many for its rugged design, decent power performance, and optimal cost-effectiveness model. One year later, the Torres EVX has arrived, promising solid performance and a smooth ride that are expected to disrupt the electrification market, compared to its combustion engine sibling, the Torres.
The Torres EVX starts at 52,240,000 KRW for the E7 trim, with an added 1,050,000 KRW option for the 3D around-view monitor, totaling 53,290,000 KRW. In accordance with the standards in Seoul (for the 18-inch model), it qualifies for government subsidies totaling 6,600,000 KRW, regional subsidies of 1,740,000 KRW, and distribution goal subsidies of 350,000 KRW — totaling 8,690,000 KRW in subsidies, meaning it can be purchased for approximately 44,600,000 KRW.
Jin Lee (email: daedusj@autodiary.kr)