KG Mobility Launches in Myanmar, Targets 1,000 Vehicle Deliveries and KD Expansion
KG Mobility officially launched its brand in Myanmar on August 14, partnering with local automotive group SSS to introduce its EV lineup and supply 1,000 vehicles this year.
- 500
- 1,000
- 40,894
What Happened
On August 14, KG Mobility held a brand launch event in Yangon, Myanmar, unveiling its electric vehicle lineup, including the Torres EVX and Musso EV, to roughly 500 attendees. Attendees included KGM Chairman Jea Sun Kwak and President Jung Hyun Kwak, as well as SSS Group Chairman San Linn and President Salman Linn. The event marked the first official introduction of the KGM brand in Myanmar.
KGM's local partner, SSS Group, is Myanmar's first privately owned automotive company and its largest private automotive group. Founded in the early 2000s, SSS Group sells new and used vehicles, operates an EV charging infrastructure business, and is also active in food, logistics, and agriculture. Following the launch, SSS Group plans to begin full-scale local production and sales of the Torres EVX and Musso EV.
“Myanmar is a growing market with a developing automotive industry, where customers place the greatest importance not only on vehicle design but also on practicality and durability, taking into consideration factors such as road conditions, family transportation and their own businesses. These are also values that KGM has long considered important in developing SUVs and pickup trucks. Through close”
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Eco-friendly lineup including Torres EVX and Musso EV
KGM is also accelerating its KD business to increase export volumes. Starting with Myanmar, the company plans to gradually expand KD operations into key countries including Saudi Arabia and Vietnam. KGM's cumulative exports through July reached 40,894 units, continuing growth from last year's 11-year high.
Previously from KG Mobility
KGM has been expanding its global presence through multiple market launches and partnerships. It recently launched its Musso pickup in Turkey, Chile, and Germany, and signed a US$75 million strategic investment pact with Chery to co-develop a global SUV and future technologies. In April, KGM's exports rose 13.8% year-on-year to 6,130 units, part of a broader sales uptick.
- KGM and Chery sign US$75 million strategic investment pact to co-develop SUV and future tech
- KG Mobility (KGM) Launches Musso in Germany with Test-Drive Event
- KG Mobility Launches Musso Pickup in Chile, Largest Pickup Market in Latin America
- KG Mobility April sales up 6.5% to 9,512 units, exports top 6,000 for first time in 4 months
- KG Mobility Holds Global Launch for Musso Pickup in Turkey, Its Top Export Market
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of KG Mobility's official releases.
Why this matters
The launch gives Myanmar customers access to KGM's eco-friendly vehicles, including the Torres EVX and Musso EV, in a market the company sees as growing yet focused on practicality and durability. It also advances KGM's global export strategy: the company plans to use Myanmar as a starting point for KD operations in Saudi Arabia and Vietnam. For beginners, this shows how automakers expand into emerging markets through local partnerships.
Terms in This Story
- KD
- Knock-down kit: a manufacturing process where a vehicle's parts are shipped to a local plant and assembled there, often used to enter markets with lower import duties.
- EV
- Electric vehicle: a vehicle powered by an electric motor and battery instead of an internal combustion engine.
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