KG Mobility is drawing attention in the domestic hybrid market as it rolls out the Torres Hybrid and the Actyon Hybrid in quick succession.
According to the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA) on the 27th, cumulative domestic hybrid sales from January through August reached 374,213 units, up 26.1% from a year earlier. During the same period, the share of hybrid models in total domestic sales rose from 33.3% to 41%.
KG Mobility launched the mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) Torres Hybrid in March and followed in July with a hybrid model of the coupe-style SUV Actyon. KG Mobility's hybrid models sold 1,236 units last month, accounting for 30.1% of its total domestic sales. Cumulative sales so far this year came to 5,679 units.
The Actyon Hybrid is being recognized as an urban SUV with driving performance and fuel efficiency closest to an EV among domestic hybrids. Last month, it accounted for 911 units, or 73.7%, of KG Mobility's hybrid sales in Korea.
The Actyon Hybrid features KG Mobility's next-generation hybrid technology, the "Dual Tech Hybrid System." With a series-parallel hybrid architecture, it centers on dual motors that simultaneously provide electric drive and charge the battery, delivering EV-like performance.
The vehicle is equipped with the largest high-voltage battery among domestic hybrid models at 1.83 kilowatt-hours (kWh), stably supplying power while maximizing system efficiency during driving. It also uses a high-capacity 130-kilowatt (kW) motor, designed to deliver EV-like performance. In addition, by adopting an integrated BMS LFP battery, it was engineered for semi-permanent use, securing both economy and convenience.
Fuel economy has also improved. The Actyon Hybrid's combined and city fuel economy, with 20-inch wheels and NEXEN TIRE fitment, are 15.0 km per liter and 15.6 km per liter, respectively. With Michelin tires, city fuel economy reaches 15.8 km per liter.
A spacious interior is also cited as a strength. The Actyon Hybrid offers generous legroom of 1,050 mm in the first row and 939 mm in the second row. Folding the second-row seats provides up to 652 liters of cargo space.
The Torres Hybrid, KG Mobility's first hybrid model, is also steadily gaining popularity. The Torres Hybrid is equipped with the "Dual Tech Hybrid System," which KGM developed in partnership with China's BYD.
The Torres Hybrid employs an e-DHT (dedicated dual-motor transmission), enabling various driving modes including EV, hybrid, and engine drive. Combined fuel economy is 15.7 km per liter with 18-inch wheels, about a 41% improvement over the gasoline model. It also suppresses noise by fitting sound-absorbing 20-inch tires and applying sound-absorbing and insulating materials to the engine bay and engine cover.
KG Mobility plans to unveil seven new models with eco-friendly powertrains by 2030. It also aims to develop a hybrid system with EV-level performance and to later develop extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology.
It is also strengthening collaboration with Chinese automakers. Following BYD, KG Mobility is partnering with Chery Automobile Co. to develop the "SE10 (project name)." The vehicle is being designed on Chery Automobile Co.'s T2X platform, with development slated for completion by next year.
A KG Mobility official said, "We will continue to expand our lineup of hybrid SUVs that combine technology and practicality, while broadening our touchpoints with consumers."