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Here is the summary of the YouTube video:The vehicle under review is the 2024 SsangYong Torres EVX, secured from Ototurkuz Premium in Ankara.
SsangYong was sold to KG Mobility in 2022 and will be produced under both names depending on the market.
The Torres, first produced in 2022, is a D-segment crossover offered with a 1.5-liter turbo gasoline engine or an electric (EVX) version.
The electric version features a 73.4 kWh battery developed by BYD, this is BYD’s LFP the Blade Battery generation 1.
This is not a built from scratch electric, it was a gasoline car that was turned into an electric.
LFP batteries are normally integrated, this battery is as integrated as they could make it.
The EVX's main advantage is being the largest car you can buy at 10% VAT.
Closest competitor is Tesla Model Y, with the EVX offering similar range and features.
The Torres is sold in Turkey in one trim level with seven color options, including latte white, metal, platinum gray, dandy blue, and Amazon green.
The electric motor is located in front, 152.2 kW, or 207 HP, and torque is 339 Nm. Weight of car, 1528 kg. 0 to 100 kmh in 8.1 seconds. Max Speed 175 kmh. Trunk space 703L.
SsangYong advertises a 635 km range in the city, but European sources estimate 500 km.
The battery thermal management is well handled by BYD.
Charging the battery at 350 kW takes 28 minutes from 10% to 80%. Charging at 100 kW takes 37 minutes from 20% to 80%.
Charging at 2.2 kW takes about 10.5 hours.
The battery has a 10-year, 1,000,000 km warranty.
The rear features an independent suspension. Electric Sunroof, and keyless start.
Standard features include eight-way electric front seats, front seat cooling, four-seat heating, dual-zone climate control, pollen filter, 12.3-inch instrument cluster screen, LED lighting, front and rear park sensors, a 360-degree view system, and wireless charging.
Jant options differ with gas and electric. Electric version is 20 inch.
SsangYong’s battery management is a positive.
Cons include a non-integrated media system, lack of front camera button, the overly talkative computer, low quality of the interior materials.
The steering is non-responsive, the turn signals chime very loudly. The turning radius also isn't very good.
A major con: with the small capacity of Turkish public AC charging, to fully charge, you have to wait 35 HOURS.
