2016 SsangYong Tivoli XLV 1.6L 6AT AWD (128 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The Korean automaker SsangYong was under the same roof as the Indian group Mahindra&Mahindra when it introduced the Tivoli XLV in 2016.

After the launch of the Tivoli crossover lineup, the Korean automaker used the same platform for the XLV version. It kept a similar front fascia with the same angular front fascia but with a longer back, which was requested by customers for a bigger trunk. In total, the XLV was 238 mm (9.3″) longer than its regular Tivoli cousin.

Thanks to its improved design department, SsangYong created a better-looking vehicle. Its slightly swept-back headlights flanked a narrow grille that sported a slat and the company’s badge in the middle. Cooling was ensured by a lower-mounted grille in the apron. The flared wheel arches and sculptured door panels were nothing short of other carmakers’ design concepts. At the back, the XLV featured longer quarter panels and C-pillars that created a floating-roof design image for the vehicle.

The interior boasted a nice, clean design, with several colors available for the dashboard, not just black or gray. Thanks to the high-mounted seats, there was enough room for four adult-sized passengers. In the instrument cluster, the carmaker placed two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer, while a thin-film TFT display sat between them and showed the onboard computer information. Thanks to the longer rear overhang, the XLV offered a big trunk.

Under the hood, SsangYong installed a choice of two engines: a turbo-diesel and a naturally-aspirated gasoline unit. Both were either paired to a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic, with front- or all-wheel drive systems.