# Korean Rugged SUVs SsangYong Released a Commercial for the 'Torres' Mid-Range SUV By Colin Smith | Published 2022-06-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssangyong-torres References: [motorauthority](https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1136246_ssangyong-torres-revealed) & [smotor](http://www.smotor.com/en/index.html?asda)  SsangYong, the South Korean automobile manufacturer, announced the 'SsangYong Torres,' a mid-range SUV poised as a slightly more expensive option than the brand's entry-level vehicles. SsangYong released a short commercial for the Torres that unveils a number of physical features of the SUV. For example, the Torres has five seats and an impressive mount of storage due to its elongated frame that almost resembles a full-size van. On top of this, the front and rear grilles of the Torres have a unique design that includes six verticle pillars instead of a more traditional mesh frame. The hood curves up on the sides, and the vehicle itself slants downward toward the rear, giving the Torres a streamlined design. The car features LED indicators in the standard locations, as well as on the side-view mirrors with elongated, linear lights that accentuate the shapes of the vehicle. Image Credit: SsangYong ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rugged Suvs:** SsangYong's release of mid-range rugged SUVs with unique design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the SUV market. - **LED Indicator Lights:** The integration of elongated LED indicator lights on the side-view mirrors of SUVs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive lighting industry. - **Streamlined Designs:** The development of SUVs with curved hoods and streamlined designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for car manufacturers to differentiate from traditional boxy SUV designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from implementing unique design features to create a competitive edge in the growing mid-range SUV market. - **Lighting:** The automotive lighting industry can benefit from developing elongated LED indicator lights to create a new market segment for SUVs with unique lighting features. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can benefit from developing more streamlined designs for SUVs to stay competitive in the rapidly growing SUV market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Weekend Warrior SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-santa-fe.md) - [Opulent Elongated SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-kia-telluride.md) - [Aggressive Overlanding-Ready SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-santa-fe-xrt-concept.md) - [Angular Otherworldly Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-crater-concept.md) - [Sporty High-End SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-kia-sportage.md) - [Outdoorsy Rugged SUV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlander-trail-edition.md) - [Stout Off-Road SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-toyota-corolla-cross-nasu-edition.md) - [Sculpted Efficient Aerodynamic SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-seven-concept.md) - [Luxury Off-Road SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-x-gran-equator-concept.md)