New taxi in Madrid: a SsangYong XLV powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

SsangYong is starting to introduce eco-friendly models into its range, and the latest of them is not only environmentally sustainable but is also aimed at a sector that has so far been unfamiliar to the South Korean brand: taxi drivers.

The SsangYong XLV G16 LPG is powered, as its name suggests, by liquefied petroleum gas and has a price of €14,500. The Korean SUV is approved for the taxi sector in Madrid and will soon be approved in Barcelona as well.

This LPG SUV meets a pressing need among taxi drivers: consuming less fuel per kilometre travelled, and in this respect the South Korean crossover lives up to expectations. Its cost per kilometre is up to 40% lower than that of its petrol equivalents. Not to mention that it reduces nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions by up to 90% compared with traditional vehicles, a feature that earns it the ECO label and which in turn entitles it to a series of privileges in the face of the constant traffic restrictions being imposed in large cities.

With the purchase of the SsangYong XLV G16 comes a €1,000 discount on Autogas, probably for an unlimited period of time, as the brand has not specified anything in this regard. To take advantage of this benefit, you simply need to visit any of the 370 Repsol, Campsa and Petronor petrol stations spread throughout Spanish territory.

The new South Korean SUV offers an exceptional turning circle according to the manufacturer, an essential feature for any vehicle intended for urban use. It offers ample cabin space inside, as well as a boot with a capacity of 547 litres.