Ssangyong Motor launches updated Tivoli in Korea

Ssangyong Motor, part of the Mahindra Group, launched the upgraded Tivoli, which will be known as Tivoli Air. The updated SUV will feature new styling and accessory improvements.

In the global market, Ssangyong Motor plans to increase the annual sales of Tivoli brand to over 80,000 units, including 20,000 Tivoli Air, which will be exported as XLV.

Improvements on the previous model include better riding comfort, quietness, roomy interiors, more storage spaces (720 litres of cargo space), and multiple seating variations including 32.5 degrees recliner second row seats.

The Tivoli Air is built from 71.1 percent high-strength steel, while 10 parts of the vehicle have been made with hot press formed advanced high-strength steel with a tensile strength of 1500 Mpa, providing high safety for the driver and passengers by minimizing vehicle deformation in the event of a crash. In addition to its seven airbags, including the knee airbag on the driver's side, the SUV features a ESP (electronic stability program) system, TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system), and LED daytime running lights.

The vehicle's infotainment system features HDMI input on a 7-inch display along-with a six-speaker sound system as standard in all trim levels.

The Air will run on the same e-XDi160 diesel engine used in the previous model, producing 115ps and a maximum torque of 30.6 kg m with a maximum torque between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm

Speaking at the launch of the SUV in Seoul, Choi Johng-sik, CEO of Ssangyong Motor, commented, "The Tivoli surpassed the limits of a compact SUV with its groundbreaking style and exceptional marketability, but the Tivoli Air is an advanced concept SUV that covers different segments and meets the needs of a broader range of customers. The Tivoli Air has been designed to optimize storage space and offer premium options. It will deliver a deep feeling of satisfaction to more sensible and reasonable customers who still enjoy a free and passionate lifestyle."