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SsangYong creates new class of car - the
‘SUV-Estate’ - as Tivoli goes on sale
The Tivoli XLV - an extended body model of the already popular SsangYong Tivoli compact SUV, is now on sale.
he SUV market has seen rapid
growth and our new Tivoli
launched last year is already
the best-selling model
launched by SsangYong,” said
Paul Williams, CEO of
SsangYong Motor UK. “Some 100,000 have
now been sold around the world.
“Tivoli has been praised universally for meeting
a number of customer requirements, not least
its ability to carry five adults in comfort, and for
having one of the largest boot capacities in its
class.
“Now SsangYong has gone a step further by
launching an extended car to provide even
more carrying capacity and practicality, and we
believe that this will enable us to compete with
SUVs such as the Nissan Qashqai, but also
station wagon style cars like the MINI Clubman,
Skoda Yeti & Roomster and other small
estates."
Prices start from just £18,250 for the Tivoli
XLV 1.6 diesel manual 2WD – that’s just £1,000
more than for the equivalent Tivoli ELX £19,250 with automatic transmission, £19,500
for theTivoli XLV 1.6 diesel manual 4x4, and
£20,500 for the 4x4 with automatic.
Sharing the same platform and 2,600mm
wheelbase as the Tivoli, the XLV features a
lengthened body from behind the C pillar, an
increase of 238mm over the standard car,
expanding the load capacity to a huge 720
cubic litres of space. Meanwhile, the styling
cues that distinguish Tivoli are retained,
including its harmoniously fused SUV body
design, sports coupé look and floating roofline.
Designed to offer a multi-role, multi-function
solution to a wide range of customers, Tivoli
XLV provides just the versatility needed to meet
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individual lifestyles: family car for lugging baby
buggies and cots for small children, bikes and
golf clubs for the sports-minded, and materials
or business equipment during the working
week.
Passenger safety has been a top priority for
this car, and comes with seven airbags
including front, side and curtain airbags plus a
driver’s knee airbag, multi-function ESP
(Electronic Stability Program), Active Rollover
Protection, Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist and
ESS (Emergency Stop Signal), a tyre pressure
monitoring system and a warning reminder on
all five seat belt positions.
Tivoli XLV is offered with a Euro 6 compliant
1.6 litre diesel engine, and matched with the
option of a 6-speed manual transmission or 6speed Aisin automatic, two-wheel drive or 4x4.
The newly developed 1.6 litre e-XDi160
diesel engine produces 115ps/3,400-4,000rpm
max power with 300Nm/1,500-2,500rpm, and
delivers a smooth, progressive and powerful
driving experience. It also features a fifth
generation E-VGT turbocharger which
maximises performance especially in the midlow speed range so it is fun and responsive to
drive. With manual transmission there’s also
ISG (stop/start) to meet the demand for low
CO2 emission levels.
The 1.6 litre diesel engine achieves a CO2
emission level of just 117g/km (two-wheel drive,
manual transmission with Stop/Start), and
economy of up to 62.8mpg on the Combined
cycle.
Intelligent four-wheel drive
The SsangYong DNA is all about 4x4, and
the Tivoli XLV draws on this by offering the
option of an intelligent 4-wheel drive system.
The electronically controlled on-demand
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system distributes power to front and rear drive
shafts, and automatically adjusts to the road
surface and driving conditions to optimise
performance.
“SsangYong has gone a step further by
launching an extended car to provide even
more carrying capacity and practicality”
In normal driving, the drive system
distributes all power to the front wheels to
enhance fuel efficiency, and automatically
adapts to 4-wheel drive in snow or wet slippery
conditions, by diverting power to the rear
wheels as well to ensure driving stability. For
increased stability and reassurance, particularly
when driving on a hill or slope, the 4-wheel
drive operates with Hill Start Assist which helps
by delivering power to any wheels that are
spinning. And for optimised braking
performance, ESP and ABS also control the
4x4 system for greater safety.
With a 167mm ground clearance, approach
angle of 20.0 degrees, 20.8 degree departure
angle, and 17.0 degree ramp angle, a highly
competent off-road capability is assured.
Comprehensively equipped, the Tivoli XLV
features digital-dual zone automatic air
conditioning, an infotainment system with RDS
radio, 7” high-resolution touch screen,
USB/AUX port, iPod & Bluetooth connectivity,
Tom-Tom navigation and rear view camera.
There is cruise control, parking sensors front
and rear, rain sensing wipers, automatic
headlight activation and stylish roof rails.
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