KG Mobility (formerly Ssangyong Motors) held a mission declaration ceremony at the ’30 Seoul Mobility Show’ media day event held at KINTEX (located in Ilsan, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do) on the 2023th (Thursday), and introduced the mid-size SUV Torres EVX, design concept model O100, Unveiling the F100 and KR10, it announced its future vision to become a mobility company.
KG Mobility announced the new name of SsangYong Motor through a press day event at the KINTEX Seoul Mobility Show exhibition hall attended by executives and employees, including Chairman Kwak Jae-sun, CEO Jeong Yong-won, and labor union chairman Seon Mok-rae, as well as domestic and foreign reporters and domestic and foreign partners. Declaring ‘KG Mobility’ and CI, presenting a future vision as a mobility company in line with the rapidly changing paradigm of the automobile market, as well as fulfilling social responsibilities to meet the slogan ‘thinK Great’ of the KG Group, and providing various products that benefit the world. He explained that he is starting his journey as a company that creates value.
KG Mobility has participated in the first Seoul Mobility Show with a new mission, including the authentic electric SUV ‘Torres EVX’, which debuted in the 2,100㎡ exhibition space, and the off-road style special model ‘Torres TX’, as well as design concept models O100, F100, A total of 10 units were exhibited, including the KR17, various mass-produced models of tuning-dressup that present outdoor trends, and the New EV platform, which is an integration of future electrification technology, capturing the attention of visitors.
‘Torres EVX’, which attracted attention as the most anticipated model at the Seoul Mobility Show, is the first electrified model of KG Mobility (after the company name change), which was newly born by adding EV sensibility to structural strength by utilizing the authentic SUV Torres platform that did not exist in the world. Based on the design philosophy of ‘Powered by Toughness’, it is the only mid-size authentic electric SUV in Korea that combines a future-oriented style with an off-road concept.
The front design of the Torres EVX expresses the identity of the electric vehicle that KG Mobility will create through the formative beauty of powerful and concise lines and the strong and detailed horizontal LED daytime running light (DRL) ‘kinetic lighting block’, and the strength of an off-roader. The toeing cover of the front bumper and the rear combination lamp in the shape of , respectively, represent the patterns of ‘Li’, which symbolizes the sea and fire, and ‘Gon’, which means the earth, among the geon, kon, gam, and ri of the Taegeukgi.
For the interior, the ergonomic design of Slim&Wide applied to Torres maximizes the driver’s convenience and sense of space. improved
Along with this, Torres TX, a special model to expand Torres lineup for outdoor activities and extreme leisure, was introduced and went on sale. Based on the Torres T7 model, the Torres TX implements a more dynamic and authentic SUV style through exclusive parts such as 20-inch forged wheels and angled wheel arches and garnish.
In particular, Torres TX applied a roof flat carrier to load bicycles and sports equipment according to the user’s purpose, and added convenience by applying a side storage box and roof climbing handle on the side. A portable multi-air compressor and outdoor water tank are installed in the indoor luggage space to provide cleanliness and convenience for camping and outdoor activities.
In accordance with KG Mobility’s mid- to long-term development plan, O100 and F100, design concept models that can measure future visions, KR10, design model development process, and EV platform, which is an integration of future electrification technology, were also unveiled.
The O100, a new electric pickup model based on the Torres EVX, has a design that emphasizes practicality so that you can enjoy a lifestyle that encompasses the city and the outdoors based on a solid-looking body design.
The F100 presented a new direction in the design of a large electric SUV that can expand the realm of life by adding a mechanical and futuristic sensibility to the bold image of the traditional SUV. In addition, the kinetic lighting block concept, which can be configured in various ways, can express the individuality of consumers, and shows the direction of KG Mobility’s EV identity through a more advanced digital gesture front design.
The KR10 is a semi-mid-size authentic SUV that inherits the heritage of the Korando, a symbol of strength in the history of automobiles in Korea.
KG Mobility’s new EV platform applies front and rear motors to enable switching between front/rear and two-wheel/four-wheel drive depending on the driving environment, as well as integrating the functions of various parts into one. The front 2in4 and rear 3in1 designs increase space efficiency such as the configuration of the frunk, and the flat battery system and optimized design allow for expansion of the interior space through wheelbase adjustment.
As such, the 380kW New EV platform, which can apply various new technologies and expand lineups by segment, will be developed and applied by 2026.
In addition, various mass-produced models of tuning and dress-up that present trends in various outdoor activities such as camping and leisure are exhibited.
▲ In the Adventure Zone, the All New Rexton Limousine complete with the finest independent seats and convenience specifications, as well as the New Rexton Sports Khan and Torres, which will guide you to the world of wild and tough off-roaders through tuning and dress-up, are displayed ▲ Delight Zone (Delight Zone) is an exhibition space for Korando and Tivoli that is suitable for picnics and outdoor activities for families and couples in daily life. ▲ KG S&C Zone is a place that shows the potential of a newly established special corporation to pioneer the tuning market. It exhibits Tivoli Air and Torres camping tuning cars, which can build business partnerships with KG S&C in the future, as well as new Rexton sports motorhomes, providing various camping opportunities. Introducing the items of
A variety of side events are also prepared to provide enjoyment to visitors to the exhibition hall. On the last weekend of the exhibition period, an online and offline auction event will be held at the same time through the live auction platform ‘Grip’ for a total of 2 cars, including 2 Torres in full dress and 4 New Rexton Sports Cars, displayed in the Adventure Zone.
In addition, an RC car experience event specially made with the newly introduced Torres EVX will be held, and a roulette event will be held to provide various prizes to customers who make reservations for Torres EVX consultations.
Meanwhile, the 2023 Seoul Mobility Show will begin with a press day on March 1th (Thursday) at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 3 in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do under the theme of ‘Sustainable·Connected·Mobility (Sustainable·Connected·Mobility)’ and end on April 30th ( It will be held until Sunday. The total exhibition size is 4㎡, more than twice the size of the previous event (9㎡), and over 53,541 companies and organizations from 26,310 countries around the world will participate and showcase various mobility contents.
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