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July 02, 2026

KGM intent on continuing in NZ

July 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
KGM intent on continuing in NZ

Outgoing distributor clarifies brand’s position; discusses another make under regional spotlight.

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July 02, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Inchcape, KGM, Torres, LDV, Great Lake Motor Distributors, Ateco, SAIC, MG
December 12, 2025

Hybrid Torres finally lands

December 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid Torres finally lands

Battery assist with petrol back-up represents a new direction for KGM crossover.

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December 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Torres, Torres Hybrid, petrol electric, SsangYong, Kym Mellow, Jerry Delaney, self-charging
October 02, 2025

Hybrid incoming for Torres

October 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid incoming for Torres

Battery assist with petrol back-up is new direction for KGM crossover.

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October 02, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Torres, Inchcape
May 30, 2025

Call to Actyon - new SUV hits region

May 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Call to Actyon - new SUV hits region

KGM’s coupe-like alternate to Torres sports utility could come in two levels of specification.

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May 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
Actyon, Torres, Inchcape, KGM, RAV4, electric, petrol
March 20, 2024

Torres crash test ‘score’ for KGM NZ

March 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Torres crash test ‘score’ for KGM NZ

Value of a good ANCAP rating enforced with Seoul high-ups.

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March 20, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM
KGM, SsangYong, Torres, Daile Stephens
March 08, 2024

KGM’s NZ appeal electric ute detailed

March 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
KGM’s NZ appeal electric ute detailed

KGM’s electric O100 ute is a twin-motor tray deck based off the soon-to-launch Torres EVX with close to 500kms’ range.

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March 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KGM, SsangYong
O100, electric ute, Torres, EVX, Inchcape, KGM New Zealand
March 07, 2024

KGM chasing ‘clean slate’ kick-off

March 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
KGM chasing ‘clean slate’ kick-off

Switchover to new identity kicks off with new SUV but also means badge changes for NZ-familiar fare from get-go.

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March 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
SsangYong, KGM
Torres, Tivoli, o100, KR10, F100, Daile Stephens, Korando, Rexton, Musso, Rhino, KG Mobility, SsagYong
February 29, 2024

Torres medium wagon to start KGM push

February 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Torres medium wagon to start KGM push

The brand previously known as SsangYong has big plans - and a core product development partner. 

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February 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
SsangYong, KGM
Torres, Rexton, Korando, Inchcape, BYD
June 15, 2022

Torres tipped for NZ display, sale

June 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Torres tipped for NZ display, sale

SsangYong’s first new model for four years revealed.

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June 15, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
SsangYong
Torres, Andrew Bayliss, Great Lake Motors
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