A entrance view of the Torres Hybrid (Picture courtesy of KG Mobility)
KG Mobility has made a big leap into the burgeoning hybrid automobile market with the launch of its first hybrid mannequin, the Torres Hybrid. This strategic transfer, introduced on March 11, marks KGM’s entry right into a sector more and more dominated by eco-friendly applied sciences, providing top-tier gasoline effectivity and aggressive pricing within the mid-30 million gained vary.
The Torres Hybrid is provided with a next-generation hybrid system, the Twin-Tech Hybrid System, which encompasses a parallel twin motor and a devoted e-DHT transmission. This hybrid-specific twin motor transmission helps numerous driving modes, together with Electrical Car (EV) mode, Hybrid Electrical Car (HEV) mode (parallel), and Engine Drive mode, permitting the automobile to journey as much as 94% in EV mode in city areas.
The Torres Hybrid boasts a mixed gasoline effectivity of 15.7 km/l with 18-inch wheels, representing a 41% enchancment over the present Torres gasoline mannequin. This effectivity is notably increased than the 30% enchancment stage of competing fashions in the identical class. For these choosing 20-inch wheels, the automobile nonetheless affords spectacular gasoline effectivity at 15.2 km/l, one of the best amongst hybrid fashions in its class. The gross sales value, benefiting from a 3.5% particular person consumption tax and eco-friendly automobile tax incentives, is ready at 31.4 million gained for the T5 mannequin and 36.35 million gained for the T7 mannequin.
The technological developments within the Torres Hybrid are underscored by its 1.83 kWh battery, which maximizes system effectivity by way of secure present provide, and a big 130 kW motor that ensures driving efficiency and tranquility akin to an electrical automobile. Sound-absorbing 20-inch tires successfully block highway noise and tire resonance, whereas sound-absorbing supplies are utilized to the engine room, engine cowl, and wheelhouse, enhancing the general driving expertise.
To alleviate the acquisition burden and improve automobile worth, KGM affords a residual worth assure and sensible installment plans for Torres Hybrid patrons. The residual worth assure program ensures as much as 64% of the automobile value when the client sells the automobile as a used automobile and repurchases a KGM automobile after 3 years (45,000 km) of operation. Moreover, a wise installment program with a 4.5% low-interest fee for 60 months with a 30% down fee is out there.
A KGM consultant emphasised the corporate’s strategic enlargement, stating, “With the addition of the hybrid mannequin to our gasoline, bifuel, and electrical automobiles, we now have established a full lineup of powertrains to fulfill buyer wants.” The consultant additional added, “We plan to steer the popularization of hybrids by introducing numerous hybrid fashions.”
A rearview of the Torres Hybrid (Picture courtesy of KG Mobility)
