SsangYong Tivoli; the new Korean SUV is unveiled

SsangYong is one of the brands experiencing the greatest growth and evolution in recent years. Until very recently, we associated the Korean brand with vehicles that were rough, hard-wearing and cheap but not very attractive.

The story is changing by the moment, and the Asian manufacturer is stepping up its game at breakneck speed. The Tivoli is clear proof of this: a completely new model that will undoubtedly surprise.

The small Tivoli previewed its image at the recent Paris Motor Show, still as a concept, under the name XIV-Air. After being presented as a prototype with every indication of reaching the roads, the brand has finally revealed the final look of this small SUV, which in addition to a completely new design, will debut a new platform (the new X100) and an equally new engine. It is therefore a true novelty within SsangYong.

The Tivoli’s exterior design is very attractive. It appears to have been designed to suit European tastes, with an angular, sturdy front end that gives it personality. The light clusters have a very well-judged design and come as standard with a row of LEDs that act as daytime running lights. The robustness mentioned above is reinforced by wheel arches trimmed in black plastic, as well as by large alloy wheels. The rear features pointed-style lights, as well as edges in both the sheet metal and the bumpers.

Inside, SsangYong has aimed to offer a standard of quality never before seen in the brand. It achieves this through a dashboard with a simple yet harmonious design, which in certain versions can be finished in two-tone colours. The equipment is well organised, and there should be no difficulty in finding any button or switch if needed.

In addition to its design and platform, the Tivoli debuts a new petrol engine. It is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated unit, producing 126 CV and 157 Nm. It can be paired with either a manual or an automatic gearbox, both with 6 speeds. The average consumption declared by the brand is 8.1 litres with the manual transmission, and 8.3 litres with the automatic gearbox. The Tivoli will arrive in our market in a few months, while in its home country sales will begin this same month.

Source| IndianAutosBlog