KG Mobility now in PH with 5 model offerings including Torres SUV

KG Mobility (KGM), the brand formerly known as SsangYong, officially enters the Philippine market under the distributorship of The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI). Known locally as KG Mobility Philippines, it is set to shake up the local market with five fresh new model offerings. 

The Tivoli (right), Tivoli Grand (left), and the Torres (center)

Before going over its line of vehicles, note that KG Mobility is a Korean-based automaker with nearly 70 years of experience. It has been in operation since 1954 and was officially known as the SsangYong Motor in 1986. It switched its name to KG Mobility in March 2023 after its acquisition by the South Korean conglomerate KG Group in 2022. 

The first five KGM products for the Philippines are the Tivoli, Tivoli Grand, Torres, Rexton, and Musso Grand. The first four are SUVs while the last one is a pickup truck. 

Tivoli

The smallest model in the KG Mobility PH lineup is the Tivoli subcompact crossover. It is powered by a 1.6-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that can produce up to 126 horsepower and 160 Nm of torque, and depending on the trim, it gets a six-speed automatic gearbox or a five-speed manual transmission. 

KGM Tivoli

Inside, the Tivoli offers up to 1,115 liters of boot space and seating for up to five occupants. It is equipped with a central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the driver gets a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster, rain-sensing wipers, electrochromic rearview mirror, LED daytime running lamps, and front and rear parking sensors, among others. 

This KGM crossover gets four variants: the Verge MT, Verge AT, Prime AT, and the top-spec Apex AT. These will be offered with an introductory price ranging from Php 898,888 to Php 1,248,888. 

KGM Tivoli from the rear

Tivoli Grand

Next up is the Tivoli Grand which slots in within the compact class. It offers a total of 1,440 liters of cargo space with the rear seats folded. It likewise offers ample space for up to five occupants. 

Tivoli Grand

Propelling the Tivoli Grand is the same 1.6-liter four-banger found on the smaller Tivoli. However, it exclusively uses a six-speed automatic gearbox. 

Other features available on this compact crossover SUV are a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster, an eight-inch central touchscreen, dual-zone automatic climate control, and several active safety features. 

Tivoli Grand from the rear

Pricing for this compact crossover starts with an introductory price of Php 1,188,888 for the Prime AT trim. The top-spec Apex AT variant meanwhile, is offered with an introductory price of Php 1,268,888. 

Rexton

The third model in the KGM lineup is the Rexton mid-size SUV. It can seat up to seven occupants and it boasts an assertive-looking exterior equipped with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, LED fog lamps, and a set of 20-inch alloy wheels. 

The Rexton mid-size SUV

Inside, it features up to 1,977 liters of cargo space with the rearmost seats folded. It also gets a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a dual-zone air-conditioning system, power-adjustable front seats, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a suite of advanced driver-assist features, among others. 

Propelling KGM’s flagship mid-size SUV is a 2.2-liter turbodiesel mill that can generate 199 horsepower and 441 Nm of torque. It gets a 4x4 drivetrain with a shift-on-the-fly transfer case, as well as a locking rear differential, a ladder frame, and a five-link coil spring rear suspension system. These bits make it a capable SUV for going off-road. 

A peek inside the Rexton

The Rexton gets two different trims. There’s the Apex 4x2 AT which has an introductory price of Php 2,248,888 and the top-spec Highland 4x4 AT which is offered with an introductory price of Php 2,588,888. 

Torres

Another compact crossover SUV KGM is the Torres. Of note, the other crossovers we’ve talked about so far are nameplates that have been around since the SsangYong era. This one though, is the brand’s latest development directly replacing the now-discontinued Korando SUV. 

Torres crossover SUV

Powering the Torres is a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that can generate up to 160 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. It uses a six-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels. 

Present inside this tough-looking crossover is an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, a 12.5-inch digital gauge cluster, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a nine-inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, among others. 

Inside the Torres

Up to five occupants can fit inside this KGM model, and it also boasts a sizable collection of advanced driver-assist features. 

Pricing for the Torres starts with an introductory price of Php 1,868,888 for the Apex FWD. The top-spec Apex AWD meanwhile, has an introductory price of Php 2,168,888. 

Musso Grand

Last but not least is the Musso Grand pickup truck powered by a 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine that’s good for 184 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. Depending on the trim, it gets a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission. And like its mid-size SUV sibling, it also uses a ladder frame chassis, and it also gets four-wheel drive and a locking rear differential. 

Musso Grand pickup truck

The five-seater KGM pickup truck gets a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster that’s paired with a 12.3-inch central touchscreen display. The latter has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it also serves as a display for the vehicle’s 360-degree view monitor.

Other features present on the Musso Grand include automatic climate control, cruise control, leather seating, and rain-sensing wipers, among others. Likewise available on this model is a suite of advanced driver-assist features. 

There are five available trims for the Musso Grand, and all are offered at an introductory price. The Verge 4x2 MT retails at Php 1,198,888, Verge 4x2 AT at Php 1,298,888, Prime 4x2 AT at Php 1,528,888, Highland 4x2 AT at Php 1,628,888, and the top-spec Highland 4x4 AT at Php 1,898,888. 

Musso Grand's cockpit

Of note, all the aforementioned prices are valid for these all-new models until December 31, 2023. For your reference, here are the regular prices of KG Mobility PH models which will be applied after the introductory period: 

All KGM vehicles come with a vehicle warranty covering five years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. It is likewise packaged with a 24/7 roadside customer assistance service. 

If you want to see these vehicles in the metal, note also that KG Mobility PH will be holding pop-up shows before the end of 2023. Specifically, the brand will showcase its lineup at the SM Southmall from November 23 to November 29 and at SM Mall of Asia from December 17 to December 23.  

Particularly interested car buyers who want to visit the brand’s dealerships may do so at KGM Alabang, KGM Angeles, and KGM Greehills. According to the brand, its network of outlets will expand to up to 12 locations by the end of 2024. 

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