Ssangyong in the past: first glance at the serial pickup KGM MUSSO EV

The KGM brand (formerly Ssangyong) declassified the MUSSO EV – electric pickup, which inherited the historical name. Previously, under this name, a frame pickup was sold based on the Rexton SUV, and 19 years later the “rhino” – and this is how MUSSO is translated – returns to duty. But now it is based on the same platform on which the Torres EVX crossover is built.

KGM claim that MUSSO EV is the first electric pickup in South Korea. Unlike the previous “rhino”, the electric pickup has a carrier body, and the drive is only the front-the 207-horsepower electric motor is responsible for the rotation of the front wheels. There is no information about the battery yet, but it is expected that its capacity will be 80.6 kilowatts of an hour. For comparison: Torres EVX battery 73.4-kilowatt.

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Outwardly, the “green” MUSSO repeats the Torres EVX crossover: they have an identical front part, with the exception of the design of the bumper and pads on the wheel arches. But the back is significantly changed: the cargo compartment is combined with the cabin, and glazed superstructures are also provided. The carrying capacity is not given, like dynamic characteristics – KGM promises to share all the details in the spring. The premiere of MUSSO EV is scheduled for March.

What will be KGM Tivoli for Russia: the motor and equipment in Russia will produce cars of the former Ssangyong Ssangyong Returns: KGM Korando equipment is declassified for Russia

KGM cars will be officially sold in Russia, their deliveries were organized by RAX Motors. Four models have already been confirmed to our market, these are Torres, Rexton, Tivoli and Korando. Moreover, some of them KGM can be localized-negotiations with one of the Russian car factories are now underway.

The first batch of KGM cars has already arrived in the country, there are about 800 such cars. Insiders revealed prices for all four models: South Korean crossovers will cost more than Chinese competitors. So, according to preliminary data, Tivoli will ask 3.4 million rubles, Korando will cost 3.9 million, Torres – 4.6 million, and the flagship Rexton will be the most expensive for 5.6 million rubles.

The main bet is on the Torres crossover – the company hopes that it will have half of all sales. The second most popular (25 percent) should be Korando, the third – Rexton (20 percent), the fourth – Tivoli (five percent).

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