Compare the KGM Motors Torres EVX vs Vauxhall Grandland Electric

A boxy electric SUV, with a massive boot
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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6/10
A very sensible choice, and brilliantly practical
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Choosing between these electric SUVs comes down to practical space versus long-distance cruising. The KGM Torres EVX offers a larger boot and can tow a heavier trailer, alongside faster charging speeds. Rear passengers also get good enough room for three, whereas the Vauxhall Grandland Electric is a bit of a squeeze across the back bench. However, the Grandland Electric goes further on a charge, delivers better efficiency, and proves quiet and comfortable on the motorway, while the Torres EVX suffers from wind and road noise that can make long trips tiring. You will find that both models can feel unsettled or clatter over sharp potholes, and the central touchscreens in both cars are sluggish to respond to your inputs.

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 839 litres (5+ suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 550 litres (4 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,662 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,645 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,715 mm x ?? mm x ?? mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,650 mm x 1,905 mm x 1,661 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best Towing capacity 1,200 kg
First year tax rate £10 First year tax rate £10
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
3.3 miles / kWh
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
3.6 miles / kWh Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
287 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
322 miles Best
Battery size 73.4 kWh Best Battery size 73 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 44 · very high
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 33 · high Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 152kW 73kWh Auto Engine name 157kW 73kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 207 BHP Engine size Electric • 213 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 8.1 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 73.4 kWh Best Battery size 73 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
287 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
322 miles Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 839 litres Best Boot (seats up) 550 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,662 litres Best Boot (seats down) 1,645 litres
Length 4,715 mm Length 4,650 mm
Width — Width 1,905 mm
Height — Height 1,661 mm
Wheelbase 2.68 m Wheelbase 2.8 m
Turning circle 10.8 m Turning circle —

Full features list

  • Cloth/TPU leather - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Alarm/immobiliser
  • Automatic door locking
  • Dual smart keys with start button
  • Remote keyless entry
  • 3rd brake light
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black roof rails
  • Body coloured exterior door handles
  • Daytime running lights
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
  • Electrochromatic rear view mirror
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Front door courtesy lamps
  • High beam assist
  • LED front and rear light clusters
  • LED front fog lights
  • LED multi focus reflector headlamps
  • Privacy glass (rear door, quarter and tailgate)
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Solid paint
  • Tinted windows
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60/40 split rear seats
  • 8 way power adjust front passenger seat
  • Adjustable front centre armrest
  • Child seat anchorage for rear seats
  • Cloth/TPU leather upholstery
  • Contour floor mats
  • Dual zone automatic climate control
  • Front head restraints
  • Front seat ventilation
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated leather steering wheel
  • Heated rear seats
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Illuminated glovebox
  • Illuminated sun visor with sliding extension
  • Luggage board
  • Luggage cover
  • PVC door scuffs
  • Rear air vents on center console
  • Rear folding centre armrest with cup holders
  • Rear headrests
  • Single front passenger seat
  • 6 speaker sound system
  • Remote control audio switches on steering wheel
  • TomTom navigation software
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
  • Dual airbags for driver and front passenger
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front passenger airbag on/off switch
  • Front side airbags
  • Front vehicle start alert
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • Safety distance alert (SDA)
  • 12.3" entertainment system
  • 12.3" full colour LCD cluster
  • Apple CarPlay and Google Android auto
  • Bluetooth handsfree system
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency call service
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Intelligent adaptive cruise control
  • Lane change collision warning
  • Lane departure warning system
  • Lane keep assist
  • Rear blind spot detection
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear view camera
  • USB charger and USB slot in the front
  • USB charger and USB slot in the rear
  • 18" 7 Spoke diamond cut alloy wheels
  • Tyre inflation kit
  • Additional two coat metallic paint
  • Cloth - Bird black fabric seat + driver and passenger ergonomic seats
  • Safety net
  • Solid paint
  • Trailer hitch removable hook
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Automatic emergency braking system
  • Child proof locks on rear doors
  • Deactivation switch for front passenger front and side impact airbags
  • Deflation detection system
  • Driver airbag
  • Dual seatbelt pretensioners on front seats
  • EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Electronic stability program (ESP) including traction control
  • Front and rear ventilated discs
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front seat side impact airbags
  • Full-size curtain airbags for driver and front passenger
  • Hill assist control
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • Inertia reel lap and diagonal seatbelts for all seats
  • Load limiters on outer rear seatbelt retractors
  • Pretensioners on outer rear seatbelt retractors
  • Smart seatbelt reminder for front and rear seats
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 2 cupholders with slider
  • 3 12V plugs
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke multifunction steering wheel with audio+phone and cruise control
  • 6 way manually adjustable front passenger seat
  • AGR driver's seat with 10 way manual adjust, pneumatic lumbar adjust, powered cushion angle and cushion nose adjust
  • Bird cloth upholstery
  • Chrome effect interior door handles
  • Cooled glove box and central console storage with LED light
  • Dual zone electronic climate control
  • Front and rear LED reading lights
  • Front door storage with 1.5 litre capacity
  • Fully carpeted luggage area
  • Heat pump
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Height adjustable headrests
  • ISOFIX child seat fixings on outer rear seats
  • Illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Isabella mistral door and centre console armrest with akaba blue and blanc banquise stitching
  • Light grey modene melange inner bolsters
  • Rear centre seat head restraint
  • Rear clothes hooks on B pillar trims
  • Single passenger seat
  • Sunglasses Box
  • Central locking
  • Deadlocking system
  • Electronically protected audio equipment
  • Engine deadlock immobiliser
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote security alarm system
  • Acoustic windscreen
  • Auto headlights
  • Black door mirrors
  • Black roof
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour rear roof spoiler
  • Dark tinted rear windows
  • Electrically defrosting driver and passenger door mirrors
  • Electrochromic rear view mirror
  • Front and rear bumpers in gris antra
  • Front wiper system spraying directly from wipers
  • High gloss black lower door claddings with aluminium gris antra
  • High gloss black wheel arch claddings
  • Illuminated rear Vauxhall name plate
  • Intelli-LED headlights
  • Intermittent rear window wash/wipe
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED tail lights
  • Magic wash
  • Manual headlight beam levelling
  • Non-illuminated 3D vizor
  • Power folding door mirrors
  • Power front and rear windows
  • Rain sensor windscreen wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Soundproof insulated windscreen
  • Trailer hitch harness predisposition towing attached
  • Two coat metallic paint
  • Two speed windscreen wipers with variable intermittent wipe
  • Welcome lighting
  • 6 speakers
  • AM/FM and DAB radio
  • Radio controls on steering wheel
  • 11 kW Onboard charger
  • Anti-roll bars
  • Compound crank rear suspension with coil springs and gas pressure dampers
  • Frequency selective damping (FSD) suspension
  • Independent decoupled MacPherson strut front suspension with gas pressure dampers and coil springs, anti-roll bar
  • Mode 3 charging cable
  • Stability control
  • V2L Charging
  • 10" digital instrument cluster
  • 10" multimedia infotainment with wireless Apple Carplay/Android auto with USB, bluetooth, A-call & E-call and 8 driver profiles
  • Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go
  • Central facia display with digital clock, outside air temperature and audio information
  • Digital fuel gauge with low fuel level warning light
  • Digital speedometer
  • Drive mode selector (Eco, Normal, Sport)
  • Driver drowsiness alert system
  • Electric power steering
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • In-crash braking
  • Intelligent speed adaptation
  • Lane keep assist
  • Lights on audible warning
  • Manual tailgate
  • Multi function trip computer - Trip odometer, vehicle range, average speed and fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy and driving time
  • Rear view camera
  • Speed sign recognition
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Vauxhall connect including Emergency call (SOS e-call) and Breakdown call (b-call)
  • Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function
  • 20" Diamond cut alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Light grey modene melange door inserts
  • Mistral dark ambience

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.