The KGM Torres Hybrid joins Australia’s medium SUV class alongside hybrid rivals like the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, GWM Haval H6.
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KGM, the South Korean brand formerly known as SsangYong, has unveiled its first hybrid vehicle, based on the Torres medium SUV.
The 2026 KGM Torres Hybrid will be available in two trim levels, with the entry-level Torres Hybrid K30 starting from $45,000 drive-away, or $7000 more than the non-hybrid petrol Torres ELX it lines up with in the range.
To offset the price premium, KGM has added additional features on both grades compared to their petrol equivalents.
Mechanically, the KGM Torres Hybrid uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a dual-motor hybrid system powering the front wheels via a dedicated hybrid transmission.
The plugless-hybrid system produces a combined 150kW of power, split between the 130kW/300Nm electric traction motor and 110kW/230Nm petrol engine. No combined torque figure is listed.
In a drivetrain system similar to that used by GWM, Honda, Chery, and others, the Torres Hybrid will use the petrol engine to drive the wheels at lower speeds, with the petrol engine used to charge the onboard battery in city driving, or able to directly connect to drive the wheels at high speeds.
Official fuel consumption for the Torres Hybrid is listed at 5.4 litres per 100km, compared to 7.4L/100km for the non-hybrid Torres, with a 120kW/280Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and front-wheel drive.
Other medium SUV hybrids in the class undercut the Torres, with combined consumption of 4.7L/100km, for the Toyota RAV4, 4.9L/100km for the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, and 5.2L/100km for the GWM Haval H6.
Standard equipment in the entry-level KGM Torres Hybrid includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and daytime running lights, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding exterior mirrors with heating, and adaptive cruise control.
There's also dual-zone climate control, a leather steering wheel, and dual 12.3-inch interior screens for instruments and infotainment, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Hybrid-specific features, like adaptive cruise control and a leather steering wheel, aren’t available on the non-hybrid petrol base model Torres ELX, offsetting the $7000 step up to the Torres Hybrid K30.
Moving up to the Torres Hybrid K40 adds 20-inch alloy wheels, LED front fog lights, rear door sun blinds, a power tailgate, faux-leather seats, front seat heating, a heated steering wheel, and safety additions including blind spot warning with lane change collision warning and rear cross-traffic alert.
The $48,000 drive-away Torres Hybrid K40 broadly matches the equipment of the $43,000 Torres Adventure, with extras like 20-inch wheels (instead of 18s) and rear door sun blinds.
The Torres Hybrid range is rated to tow 1300kg braked, or 500kg unbraked, compared to the 1500kg/500kg rating of the non-hybrid.
Unlike many hybrid versions of conventional models, Torres Hybrid boot space is unchanged at 465 litres to the top of the rear seat, 703 litres to the roof with the rear seats in place, and 1526 litres with the rear seats folded.
The Torres Hybrid has undergone specific ride and handling tuning and is equipped with new Smart Frequency Damping shock absorbers, allowing better control and improved rough road absorption.
The Torres Hybrid also gains additional sound-deadening materials in areas like the engine compartment and wheel arches to reduce engine and road noise transmission into the cabin.
2026 KGM Torres Hybrid price in Australia
Note: All prices above are drive-away.
2026 KGM Torres Hybrid K30 standard features include:
2026 KGM Torres Hybrid K40 adds (over K30)
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Kez Casey migrated from behind spare parts counters to writing about cars over ten years ago. Raised by a family of automotive workers, Kez grew up in workshops and panel shops before making the switch to reviews and road tests for The Motor Report, Drive and CarAdvice.
