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Well we are a dealer for KGM! However we report objectively warts and all. This is genuinely the best car that KGM/SsangYong has ever made. It's hard to fault at any price point in all honesty. I would like to see better fuel efficiency from a different engine, but that would mean a jump in price. KGM is however working on a Hybrid powertrain, and lets not forget the electric model is superb with over 300 miles in testing from a single charge, so they kind of have that covered too!

57 miles and 46.8 mpg is not 9L/100km ! It is 5.5L/100km.

@@user-px6lg4wv1u Well, I count in km and liters. And that conversion, to miles and gallons, is difficult to get right. However, I don't know a single Ssang Yong owner who can drive 5.5L/100km. At least, in ideal conditions, from 6.5 liters upwards. On average, owners state about 7.5-8 l/100km. And that's the better case.

Hi thanks for the input, but you are mistaken on both. At 10:21 we mention the "the seats don't go completely flat" and then at 10:33 mention that flat loading can be achieved with the optional accessory trays. The rear seats recline 8cm horizontally, which gives around 18cm (7 inches) extra headroom. Seeing as the average height variance of an adult is 5.75 inches, and this variable space exceeds this, we feel that the description is fine. Hope this helps you make a buying decision.

Hi Martha thanks for the input. We didn't know that Subaru were offering a similar 50-50 deal, but still, not sure we'd class 2 manufacturers in a market of over 40 as 'common'! The Forester is an interesting choice, but it's not quite an apples to apples comparison, it's a smaller car in all dimensions with 200 litres less boot space, far lower spec comparatively if you choose the cheaper (than the Torres K40 AWD) XE model, higher kerb weight with the same MPG even though it's a mild hybrid! The Torres is only available as a top model in AWD, in the same top model spec, the XE premium Forester is actually £1,100 more expensive. In terms of reliability, it's curious to see that Subaru only offer a 3 year 60k warranty Vs the KGM 5 year 100k for ICE and 7 year for EV. In actual fact, if you really want proven 4wd, off road domination and loads of space, then the Rexton is all of that for the same price as a Forester! Best of luck whichever you choose!

Good point, I'll try and get that into my next Rexton vid!

Hi, sorry for the late reply! If I understand you correctly, you're looking to buy a used (2 month old) Rexton. Sadly you can't take out the 0% half and half deal on a used car, it will need to be new. However some of the recent deals mean that new prices are nearly the same as used! Give us a message or call on 07384022205 and we'll give you a quote!

Well it depends, if you have a snow covered/muddy (low traction basically) road then you can use 4WD high. It's all to do with the differentials locking when in 4WD modes.

We have got customers that both live near the sea and launch boats with Musso and Rexton. We have no issues with chassis or ancillaries, but we have had coils fail prematurely on at the rear, they seem to be just regular painted mild steel, so that's the only trouble you may have. Load space covers/hard tops are also not 100% waterproof, so driving rain can get in a little too!

Adblue injector and thats it!

As an owner of 1.6d Renegade, this is the comment I should have written 😅 amazing how similar our thinking is, and today I did a test drive on the 4x4 Torres and literally thought of the exact same things 😂 cheers from Turkey

It's pretty big! Bigger than RAV4 and Xtrail and just a smidge smaller than Rexton. What kind of size vehicles are you looking at?

Wagoneer L size

Hey Zoltan, thanks for the input, although we're a little confused about some of the things you say. Consumption we thought was pretty good considering it's not much smaller than a Rexton. So to achieve 39mpg from a petrol this size is pretty good no? What do you refer to regarding the software and electronics being obsolete? They now match pretty much every new model on sale currently? KGM do offer the Torres in full electric if you want, this is a great model with some very competitive pricing on finance, check out our deal video here: czcams.com/video/gjp6NO-nrP8/video.htmlsi=2gcIovo-HKJXpFBs

Hi! Not sure about significant, it's a kind of pretend rear tire cover back from 4x4's carried spares on the rear door. Obviously this look had more of an impact on the KGM designers than others! Still think it looks good though

Hi thanks for the input. Our testing was an average of 39 mpg on the petrol 2wd K40. This was a mixed journey with a little of everything including some ascent and descent. However if you really want to lower your running costs consider the EVX electric model. This costs £6.30 (to charge on a low rate tariff) for basically the same range as the petrol, so about 310 miles! It's also really cheap to buy on finance too! Check out our video below where we find it's just £10 difference per month: czcams.com/video/gjp6NO-nrP8/video.htmlsi=2gcIovo-HKJXpFBs

Thanks for sharing

Sadly we have no control.....

@@clarioncarsuk8837kgm is like a mobile phone company

Sorry bud, winter in the UK is always a little milder these days

I know, I was in London 3 times. I just do not like our Winters 😆

Yep, loads! Give your local dealer a call

@@clarioncarsuk8837 great. Thanks for that. Hopefully it sorts it as this cannot be right. The touch screen in my 2016 Peugeot partner was better

Not in the UK but you can buy a spare space saver I guess

Actually yes in the UK! KGM offers a complete kit fitted for £416

@@clarioncarsuk8837 Where is their ( KGM) accessories list for the Torres ? It seems to be a secret ,nothing online ,a few pictures in the brochure ,no prices or availability listed anywhere I can find ? That's expensive for a space saver and a bit of foam ...think a full size spare wheel for my Duster in a cage was £150 from options on a new car. I would like one as a pump and a tin of gunge is not much use to anyone 90% of the time :)

@@clarioncarsuk8837 BTW I bought a new K40 Torres a couple of weeks ago , seems very good other than some weird software glitches....Going back to the dealer tomorrow for software updates to see if it cures the issues.

Oh really, thats a shame, however the electric EVX is pretty special in all areas and only about £50 difference monthly in the UK, might be worth a second look?

@@clarioncarsuk8837 unfortunately here in Ireland we do not have the infrastructure to cope with electric cars it's very poor so I would love to get maybe on import from North of Ireland through my local dealer

Our testing was an average of 39 mpg on the petrol 2wd K40. This was a mixed journey with a little of everything including some ascent and descent. Considering it's only a little smaller than the Rexton we thought it was quite good! However if you really want to lower your running costs consider the EVX electric model. This costs £6.30 (to charge on a low rate tariff) for basically the same range as the petrol, so about 310 miles! It's also really cheap to buy on finance too! Check out our video below where we find it's just £10 difference per month: czcams.com/video/gjp6NO-nrP8/video.htmlsi=2gcIovo-HKJXpFBs

@@clarioncarsuk8837 EV is a No! I travel nationwide and the network isn’t there I’ll wait to see what the hybrid looks like in 2025

Thanks for the sensible input and your views. We also find it a little annoying that boot dimensions are usually compared in litres these days rather than true dimension, however for some people this unit of measurement is the best to detail total capacity, which is greater than the RAV4. As it's based on the Korando Chassis, the AWD will likely be the same. This setup is an electronic torque on demand system with driver controllable centre locking system. No LSD in rear axle. PCP is now down to 4.9% for the new electric model, might be worth another look!

All costs shown are OTR! Don't forget the range actually starts at £35k for a very well spec'd K30 model. The £39k is for a K40 AWD. The range is well worth checking out! Keep an eye out for part 2 with all the deals as their are some great ways to get hold of one.

It's actually a completely different car that shares no body panel with the original 2014 model!

Decorative, they look quite nice in our opinion!

Turbo impeller wheels actively sit in the exhaust manifold damping the sound of combustion, making the resulting exhaust note smoother and quieter than a naturally aspirated engine.

Sorry to hear that, perhaps it's something to do with the environment or the roads in your local area? Regardless, do speak to your local KGM dealer as your warranty covers the wheel finish for 3 years from date of registration.

@@clarioncarsuk8837 I have a 2020 Rexton and the wheels all peeled and had to be replaced under warranty. I am in West Australia .

That seems to be the majority of our customers experience too!

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for the input. In the UK at least, the majority of D segment SUV's usually complete two jobs, towing and providing a luxury ride/driving experience. The comparison to Land Rovers products are down to the similarities in dimensions, towing ability, ride quality and luxury/spec. Both complete the same jobs and are D segment SUV's, no fibs, just facts.