All new 2016, 2017 SsangYong Tivoli, fashionable compact crossover, TOP model

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All new 2016, 2017 SsangYong Tivoli, fashionable compact crossover, TOP model
Ssangyong’s claim that the new car's design is eye-catching, probably has more credibility in its native Korean market than in Europe. Here, the likes of the Nissan Juke and Citroën C4 Cactus make the Tivoli look derivative. That said, it’s a sufficiently competent and contemporary-looking car to merit a closer look.
All new 2016, 2017 SsangYong Tivoli, fashionable compact crossover, TOP model
The cabin’s chief virtue is its space. Occupant room in both rows is close to class-leading and easily generous enough for larger adults. Getting in and out is easy thanks to the raised seating level. Even without sliding the back seats, the boot will accommodate 423 litres of stuff, making the car one of the more useful of its kind. The boots fairly short but also square, wide and tall.
All new 2016, 2017 SsangYong Tivoli, fashionable compact crossover, TOP model
The fascia's design is as derivative as that of the exterior, but it’s far from plain. With the exception of the plastic steering wheel and cheap, dated-looking gearknob of the SE version, cabin quality is more than acceptable. Meanwhile, there’s plenty of useful storage around the interior, including a centre cubby large enough for an iPad.
All new 2016, 2017 SsangYong Tivoli, fashionable compact crossover, TOP model
To drive, the car lacks the dynamic sophistication of some of its European rivals, but does enough not to disgrace itself. The 1.6-litre petrol is short on torque compared with turbocharged alternatives, and its long gear ratios have been chosen for economy rather than speed.
All new 2016, 2017 SsangYong Tivoli, fashionable compact crossover, TOP model
As a result, it doesn’t deliver remotely peppy or particularly flexible performance but goes well enough, and better than some of its competitors. Mechanical refinement is quite good, even if the cabin isn’t isolated from road noise with the same thoroughness.
All new 2016, 2017 SsangYong Tivoli, fashionable compact crossover, TOP model
Ssangyong remains a relative unknown in Europe, and owning one of its vehicles requires a bigger leap of faith than you’d take on other budget brands. However, on the Tivoli, it’d be a rewarding act for those with a pragmatic enough attitude.
The car’s neither desirable enough, interesting enough, nor quite good enough to drive to compete with the better members of its competitor set on equal terms, but Ssangyong’s pricing means it doesn’t really have to be any of those things. #cars #auto #moto #4youautomanija