SsangYong Tivoli 2019 Review
Content
- Does it represent good value for money? What functions does it have? 7/10
- What are the main characteristics of the engine and transmission? 6/10
- Is there anything interesting about its design? 7/10
- How practical is the interior space? 7/10
- What is it like to drive? 7/10
- How much fuel does it consume? 7/10
- What safety equipment is installed? What is the safety rating? 6/10
- How much does it cost to own? What kind of guarantee is provided? 8/10
- Verdict
- What do you think of Tivoli? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.
SsangYong is looking to conquer the small SUV market segment in Australia with its competitively priced multi-functional Tivoli as part of its brand relaunch here. The seven year warranty also makes Tivoli even more attractive.
SsangYong Australia is SsangYong's first wholly owned subsidiary outside of Korea, and Tivoli is part of its four-model quest to re-establish itself as a brand worth buying a car.
So can the Tivoli gain a foothold in the already busy small SUV segment loaded with cars like the Mazda CX-3 and Mitsubishi ASX? Read more.
| Ssangyong Tivoli 2019: EX | |
|---|---|
| Safety Rating | |
| engine's type | 1.6L |
| fuel type | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Fuel efficiency | 6.6l / 100km |
| Landing | 5 Places |
| Price from | $15,800 |
Does it represent good value for money? What functions does it have? 7/10
There are six variants in the 2019 Tivoli lineup: the base 2WD EX version with a 1.6-liter petrol engine (94kW and 160Nm) and a six-speed manual transmission ($23,490); 2WD EX with 1.6-litre petrol engine and six-speed automatic ($25,490); 2WD mid-range ELX with 1.6-litre petrol and six-speed automatic ($27,490); 2WD ELX with a 1.6-liter turbodiesel (85 kW and 300 Nm) and a six-speed automatic (29,990 $1.6); AWD Ultimate with a 33,990-liter turbodiesel and a six-speed automatic transmission ($1.6K); and a top-of-the-line AWD Ultimate two-tone paint job, a 34,490-litre turbodiesel and a six-speed automatic transmission ($XNUMX).
We rode a two-tone Ultimate at the launch of the new line.
The Ultimate 2-Tone, as stated, gets a two-tone package.
As standard, every Tivoli has a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), a rearview camera and seven airbags.
The EX gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel, telescoping steering, cloth seats, front and rear park assist, lane departure warning (LDW), lane keep assist (LKA), high beam assist (HBA), and 16" alloy wheels. .
The ELX also gets an optional 1.6-liter diesel, roof rails, luggage net, dual-zone air conditioning, tinted windows and xenon headlights.
The EX and ELX are equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, while the Ultimate comes with 18-inch alloy wheels.
The Ultimate gets all-wheel drive, leather seats, power heated and ventilated front seats, a sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels and a full-size spare tire. The Ultimate 2-Tone, as stated, gets a two-tone package.
Every SsangYong comes with a seven-year unlimited mileage warranty, seven years of roadside assistance and a seven-year service plan.
Note. There were no petrol versions of the Tivoli at launch. Tivoli XLV, an enhanced version of Tivoli, was also not available for testing at launch. The facelifted facelifted Tivoli is due in the second quarter of 2.
What are the main characteristics of the engine and transmission? 6/10
A diesel donk and a six-speed automatic usually work well together.
The 1.6-litre petrol engine develops 94 kW at 6000 rpm and 160 Nm at 4600 rpm.
The 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine develops 85 kW at 3400-4000 rpm and 300 Nm at 1500-2500 rpm.
The diesel donk and the six-speed automatic usually work well together, although on a few fast, winding back roads the Tivoli was upshifting when it should have been downshifting.
Is there anything interesting about its design? 7/10
The Tivoli, named after an Italian town near Rome, is a neat looking little box with a Mini Countryman touch as well as a healthy streak of chunky retro styling.
The Tivoli sits low and squat and certainly has a pleasing appearance.
While it may not be the most exciting thing to look at, it sits low and squat and certainly has a pleasing appearance. Look at the attached photos and draw your own conclusion.
How practical is the interior space? 7/10
For a small SUV, there seems to be plenty of functional space inside the Tivoli.
The interior width is 1795mm, and it seems like the designers pushed that space to the limit – up and down – because there is enough head and shoulder room for the driver and passengers, including in the back seat. An ergonomic D-shaped leather steering wheel, a clear instrument panel, quilted trim and leather semi-bucket seats also add to the feeling of superior interior comfort, and the multimedia unit is easy to use.
Tivoli storage spaces include an iPad-sized center console space, glove box and interior tray, open tray, dual cup holders, bottle door bulges, and luggage tray.
For a small SUV, there seems to be plenty of functional space inside the Tivoli.
The rear luggage compartment of the Ultimate is a claimed 327 cubic liters due to a full-size underfloor spare tire; that's 423 liters in lower specs with space-saving spares.
The second row seats (60/40 ratio) are quite comfortable for the rear bench.
What is it like to drive? 7/10
The Tivoli won't get your heart pumping because it feels a bit weak and it's not an electrifying engine, but it's good enough.
The steering offers three modes—Normal, Comfort, and Sport—but none of them are particularly precise, and we experienced noticeable understeer in the twisty, tar, and gravel we drove.
Suspension—coil springs and MacPherson struts up front and multi-link in the rear—with a 2600mm wheelbase provides a mostly stable ride, keeping the 1480kg Ultimate steady and collected when it’s not pushed too hard. 16-inch tires provide sufficient traction on bitumen and gravel.
The steering offers three modes - Normal, Comfort and Sport.
However, the Tivoli is pretty quiet inside, a testament to SsangYong's hard work keeping NVH civilized.
Technically, the Tivoli Ultimate is an all-wheel drive car, and yes, it has a locking center differential, but, frankly, it's not an SUV. Sure, it can tackle gravel roads and paved trails without any obstacles (only in dry weather), and it can negotiate very shallow water crossings without damage or stress, but with its 167mm ground clearance, the angle is 20.8 degrees, the departure angle is 28.0 degrees, and With a ramp angle of 18.7 degrees, I wouldn't want to test its off-road limits in any way.
The Tivoli is pretty quiet inside, a testament to SsangYong's hard work keeping NVH civilized.
And that's all fine, because the Tivoli wasn't meant to be a serious SUV, no matter what any salesman might tell you. Be happy driving in and out of town - and maybe short stretches of the road over someone's gravel drive - but avoid anything more complicated than that.
Tivoli AWD pulling power is 500kg (without brakes) and 1500kg (with brakes). It's 1000kg (with brake) in 2WD.
How much fuel does it consume? 7/10
With the petrol engine, fuel consumption is claimed as 6.6 l/100 km (combined) for the manual transmission and 7.2 l/100 km for the automatic transmission.
Claimed consumption for the turbodiesel engine is 5.5 l/100 km (2WD) and 5.9L/100km 7.6WD. After a short and fast run in the top trim Ultimate, we saw XNUMX l/XNUMX km on the dashboard.
Warranty and safety rating
Basic Warranty
7 years / unlimited mileage
guarantee
ANCAP Safety Rating
What safety equipment is installed? What is the safety rating? 6/10
Tivoli does not have an ANCAP rating because it has not yet been tested here.
Each Tivoli is equipped with seven airbags, including front, side and curtain airbags, as well as a driver's knee airbag, rearview camera, rear parking sensors, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), forward collision warning (FCW), exit warning lane control (LDW), lane keeping. assistant (LKA) and high beam assistant (HBA).
How much does it cost to own? What kind of guarantee is provided? 8/10
Every model in the SsangYong Australia lineup comes with a seven-year unlimited mileage warranty, seven-year roadside assistance and a seven-year service plan.
Service intervals are 12 months/20,000 km, but prices were not available at the time of writing.
Every model in the SsangYong Australia lineup comes with a seven-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
Verdict
The Tivoli is a versatile, sensible small SUV - comfortable on the inside, nice to look at and drive - but SsangYong hopes its price and seven-year warranty are enough to set the Tivoli apart from some of its more expensive models. modern rivals.
Be that as it may, Ultimate AWD is the best choice.
The Tivoli is pretty good value for money, but the updated, refreshed Tivoli, due in Q2 XNUMX, could be an even more compelling proposition.
What do you think of Tivoli? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.
