The facelifted SsangYong Tivoli debuted a
year ago in Korea and has now reached European markets. The refreshed
subcompact SUV brings exterior and interior styling tweaks, advanced safety and
infotainment tech, as well as new powertrains. Starting with the design, the
SsangYong Tivoli now sports an updated front end with restyled headlights, a
revised grille and new bumper boasting a more generous air intake and
triple-stacked fog lights.
Out back, the 2020 Tivoli brings a new bumper,
a revised signature for the LED taillights and a new tailgate with a more
pronounced hump. There are more significant changes inside as the 2020 Tivoli
now features a redesigned dashboard with a refreshed center console and
higher-quality switchgear. The SUV also gains a configurable 10.25-inch LCD
instrument cluster paired with an 8-inch Screen Smart Audio System (standard on
Ventura and Ultimate models).
The infotainment system includes DAB radio
with RDS, USB port, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a rear camera. In
addition, each trim level features DAB+ for a clear sound and Bluetooth
technology to connect to phone and to stream music.
The Tivoli sees major mechanical updates
too as it is now available with two new turbocharged petrol engines: a 1.2 GDi
Turbo three-cylidner and a 1.5 GDi Turbo four-cylinder. The
previously-available 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel has been uprated, and
all three engines are compliant with the latest Euro 6D emission standards.
The base 1.2-liter unit is mated to a
six-speed manual transmission and delivers 128 PS at 5,000 rpm and 230
Nm of torque at 1,750 – 3,500 rpm. The 1.5-liter petrol comes
hooked to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission and produces 163
PS at 5,500 rpm and 280 Nm (206 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500 – 4,000 rpm.
As for the updated diesel, it’s rated at
136 PS at 4,000 rpm and 324 Nm of torque at 1,500 – 2,500
rpm. It’s also available with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions.
Regardless of the engine, all 2020 Tivoli models are front-wheel drive.
SsangYong has also upgraded the Tivoli’s
active safety, with standard systems including Front Collision Warning, Lane
Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Breaking, Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic
Sign Recognition, Front Vehicle Start Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Emergency
Stop System, and Safety Distance Alert.
Prices in the UK start from £ 13,995
(US$ 17,000) for the base Tivoli EX which comes fitted exclusively
with the three-cylinder petrol engine. For the money, customers get standard
features such as cruise control, electric windows, remote central locking, DAB
Radio with iPod & Bluetooth connectivity, 16-inch steel wheels with covers,
manual air conditioning, six airbags, and more.
