Who got to our test today SsangYong XLV (the brand resumed sales of its cars in the Russian Federation after a two-year break) - in fact, a slightly longer modification famous model Tivoli. Let's see what she is and how she behaves on and off the road.
Alexander Gorlin "avesti"
Outwardly - like all SsangYongs - a car that attracts attention. The front is original, but generally not annoying, the back is, to put it mildly, not for everybody. The wheels look disproportionately small compared to the body, even with the 18-inch diameter on our test car (not to mention that most trims come with 16-inch). In length, the car is 238 mm longer than the Tivoli, but the wheelbase is the same - all the gain is due to the overhang. As a result, all the advantages of stretching the car in length fell to the share luggage compartment... And it turned out to be very roomy.
All cars in any version are equipped with an automatic machine, cruise control, trip computer, LED daytime running lights, USB and AUX connectors. Heated front seats - all options. Heated steering wheel - all but the two most inexpensive. Heated rear seats - only on Luxury equipment. All versions have 16-inch alloy wheels, while Luxury has 18-inch wheels. Front armrest and rear armrest with cup holders - all. Leather interior - only for Luxury. Air conditioning and electric folding mirrors - all. All power windows with auto mode for the driver's glass are also available in all variants. Rear parking sensors and silver luggage rails on the roof - also for everyone. Light sensor, rain sensor, audio control on the steering wheel - everyone. Rear-view camera, Supervision dashboard, tailgate, audio system with LCD display and 6 speakers - three more expensive ones. Power driver's seat and driver's seat ventilation - Luxury only. Two-zone climate - for all, except for the initial Comfort equipment. Tire pressure sensor - only for Elegance +.
The rear sofa folds into a flat floor. The second row of seats is comfortable and roomy, there is a lot of space - both for the legs and over the head. True, apart from heating, an armrest with cup holders and its own light, nothing else is offered to the rear passengers - for them there are no air vents, no USB inputs, or 12V sockets. The front seats are comfortable with good lateral support. In addition, the fit and comparatively narrow struts provide excellent visibility.
But the steering wheel is adjustable only in tilt angle. Even in top performance. A flaw. I will say right away about one more flaw - the wide thresholds of the car are not protected by anything from dirt, you often get dirty about them, if you do not move on clean surfaces.
In addition, none of the trim levels has either a panoramic roof or even a sunroof. Also, even the richest design does not imply the unlocking / locking of the trunk with a button. The hood is on a stick. The plant is just a key, no button. And a very dim head light is a weak point of vehicles from China and non-brand cars from Korea (in the sense other than KIA and Hyundai).
Well, and a number of oddities that I noticed during the test. The buzzer, which requires you to fasten the seat belts, works very incorrectly. Usually, if the driver is fastened and unfastened on the road, it starts to squeak. But if this happens when the car has stopped, there is no squeak. It immediately turns out like this: you were fastened, arrived somewhere, unfastened the belt, the engine for some reason works - and the system begins to angrily swear at the lack of fastening. Somewhat annoying, to be honest. Another point - on the right steering column switch there is a button for turning on the automatic window washer mode. It should not be touched in any case - because when the function is activated, gigantic streams of water begin to pour out completely inadequately on the windshield with a frightening frequency - as if the system set itself the goal of emptying the washer reservoir as quickly as possible. In general, as they say, thanks, but we don't need such an automatic mode.
Maximum power of 128 HP The 1.6-liter engine develops at 6,000 rpm, and the maximum torque of 160 Nm is delivered at 4,600 rpm. Maximum speed according to the passport - 176 km / h (184 km / h for the all-wheel drive version). Dynamic characteristics are not indicated. And those that turned out during our test can be found in our video test drive (hyper can be inserted here on YouTube).
Length - 4,440 mm. Width - 1795 mm. Height - 1 605 mm (in fact - 1 635 mm, so with rails 30 mm higher, and our cars all come with rails). The wheelbase is 2,600 mm. The turning circle is 10.6 meters. Minimum ground clearance - 167 mm. The entry angle is 20 degrees, the exit angle is 28 degrees, the longitudinal cross-country angle is 17 degrees.
The trunk is 720 liters. True, 146 of them fall into the underground space, where the foam organizer fits, and under it there is also a wheel - depending on the drive, there is a stowaway (for front-wheel drive versions) or a full-fledged spare wheel (for all-wheel drive). And the rest of the luggage compartment also has everything you need, including the backlight (which - a rare solution - does not turn on automatically, but with a separate button) and a 12V socket).
Tank - 47 liters. Gasoline - 95th. The declared fuel consumption is 10.3 liters in the urban cycle, 7.6 liters in mixed mode and 6 liters on the highway. This is for front wheel drive versions. For all-wheel drive - 10.8, 7.9 and 6.2 liters, respectively. Real expense, which pleased, not much higher. For a front-wheel drive car - in the city 10-10.5 (even in the toughest traffic jams, I did not get more than 11.2 on the onboard computer), in mixed mode - about 9, on the highway - 7.5-8.
Curb weight - 1,345 kg (1,450 kg for all-wheel drive). Carrying capacity - 525 kg (500 kg for all-wheel drive).
The suspension - in general, left a pleasant impression. It is reliable and somewhat classic - McPherson at the front, elastic beam or multi-link (depending on the drive) at the rear. Small cracks are swallowed without noticing. Medium bumps are also comfortable. It notifies about large pits or bumps with booming and powerful, but still not painful blows for those sitting inside. Disc brakes and very tenacious. The car is controlled well, rolls moderately in turns. Nimble and nosy, despite its size. The motor, of course, is not the most lively, but the dynamics that at the start, that when accelerating already at speed, provides good - however, you have to actively spin it up, but there is no feeling that you are terribly tormenting this power unit, which is so typical for small motors. Noise isolation is expected not great, especially from engine compartment noises strive to penetrate into the cabin - and even so actively that it seems as if there are no noise-detecting obstacles between the engine and the driver.
The SsangYong XLV car is offered on the Russian market with one engine - 1.6, gasoline, 128 hp. In theory, the cross is available either with a 6-speed manual or with a 6-speed automatic from Aisin, while on the Russian market only cars with automatic transmission are available. Drive - front or full. The machine has an intelligent control mode with three options - Eco, Power and Winter. In Power, gear changes occur later, closer to 4,500 rpm, and in Winter mode, a start from second gear and reduced agility in general are provided. The electric power steering also has three modes of operation, but the difference between them is almost imperceptible. Active system All-wheel drive is specially adapted to the chassis and resorts to the assistance of other vehicle systems. When 4WD is engaged, 60% of the torque is distributed to the rear axle and 40% to the front. In locking mode, the torque is distributed 50:50 between the axles. Five trim levels - Comfort, Comfort +, Elegance, Luxury and Elegance +. The range of prices is from 1,290,000 to 1,580,000 rubles. All, except for the most expensive version of Elegance +, come with front-wheel drive, only the top-end - with full.
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It was supposed to enter the market back in 2015 - then the Approval of the vehicle type was published on the Rosstandart website. But instead, the brand's representative office curtailed Russian sales: the crisis. At the beginning of this year, the Koreans decided to return, and Tivoli, though belatedly, still reached Russia.
SsangYong has always been distinguished by its original design, but this time it turned out to be something mid-European, which does not fit well with the expectation of young and energetic buyers. Large bumper, headlights with LED strip, powerful brand emblem in the center - is it Tivoli or?
The cabin is spacious and comfortable, and the build quality is good. The harsh plastic does not creak, although it is easily scratched. By themselves, the front seats with tight lateral support and the adjusted length of the cushion are comfortable, but they are not adjustable in height. The steering wheel, on the other hand, is only vertically adjustable, although this is not a hindrance to comfortable placement behind it. On the second row, there is enough space for a person with a height of 180 cm: the knees do not rest, there is room over the head, and the back of the sofa can be tilted almost 30 degrees.
Studying the interior, you come across strange solutions. For example, instead of pockets on the backs of the front seats, there are elastic bands, from which even magazines fall out. An open niche in front of the front passenger conceals the volume of the glove compartment, but it is inconvenient to use it: the phone flies out in corners, and you can't put anything else there.
But most of all I was surprised by the presence in the car of an audio control unit on the steering wheel, USB and AUX connectors - in the absence of the audio system itself!
The 1.6 petrol engine (128 hp) is suitable for the car, but the impression of its work is spoiled by a six-speed "automatic". With a sharp acceleration, he can throw off two steps, but when the desired gear is engaged, a delay is felt. The motor roars, the car does not move. At low speeds, the box allows jerks. As a result, you need to work smoothly with the gas pedal, and calculate overtaking in advance. Sport mode improves the situation, but does not eliminate all the shortcomings.
By flat road Tivoli rides steadily, but on a bad (read - normal) it sways like a boat in a storm. On a dirt site with holes, I got the feeling that the suspension is not working at all. Obviously, this is a consequence of the fact that the Koreans decided not to spend money on adapting the chassis to the Russian market.
There are only two configurations to choose from - Welcome and Original. The first with a six-speed manual for 999 thousand rubles, the second - only with an automatic for 1 199 000. And no factory options: only dealer retrofitting.
The Koreans understand that we have no chance of becoming a Tivoli bestseller, but they still dream of selling 2,000 cars by the end of the year. This despite the fact that hyundai crossovers Creta and are sold in such circulations every month, but are cheaper ...
In a similar configuration, the Creta is cheaper than Tivoli by one hundred thousand rubles (899,900 rubles), and for close to 989,900 rubles, Hyundai will also have climate control, a heated steering wheel and alloy wheels. In addition, Creta gives you the choice of motors and drive. A similar story is with Renault, where cast wheels and music with AUX, USB and Bluetooth are already in the base.
How will SsangYong respond? In my opinion, the only way out is in special offers that reduce the price or increase the long-term benefit from the operation of the crossover. Otherwise - piece sales and leaving the market. However, judging by what I heard and saw, having rolled through a number of dealerships, and now Tivoli is present at it very conditionally. I'll talk about this next time.
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SsangYong Tivoli is the name of the crossover that the Koreans have decided to bring to the Russian market. It is not entirely clear why the Korean car is named after a small Italian town. However, this is not the main thing. Another thing is more important: why should we love this car? In terms of dimensions, it loses 11 cm in length, 7 cm in the wheelbase, 5 cm in ground clearance, but even in the simple version it costs 1.2 million rubles?
And for this money, we are not offered so much beauty. Of course, there is no dispute about tastes. After all, in his native South Korean market, Tivoli is one of the leaders in the compact crossover segment in terms of sales. Note that in addition to the usual one, Ssangyong Tivoli also has an elongated xLV version, but it is more expensive and costs at least 1 million 289 thousand rubles.
As for the usual Tivoli, in its justification we can only say that the cars ssangYong brands have always been somewhat old-fashioned. It is enough to remember. Actually, vintage solutions have their fans. But as soon as you decided to play vintage, then play to the end, and someone told Korean designers about some of the current trends in the automotive industry. For example, they learned that nowadays it is fashionable to imitate the lack of integrity of the C-pillar. So Ssangyong Tivoli got a black element.
SsangYong Tivoli Weirdness
In general, the SsangYong Tivoli is a weird car. Let's not say that the standard non-extended version is supplied to us only with front-wheel drive and with only one gasoline engine, to be honest, not the most powerful one. Eventually equip four-wheel drive a car that has only 150 mm of ground clearance does not make much sense.
There are other oddities as well. For example, you are carrying bags from the store, you go to the trunk of your own Ssangyong Tivoli and try to somehow press the trunk button. But you can't do anything, the trunk doesn't lend itself.
It turns out that in order for the electric trunk lock to work, you need to turn the key in the ignition switch, only after that the trunk will open. The trunk, by the way, is not the smallest in the class, its capacity is 423 liters, but it does not have a curtain on top, or a full-fledged spare wheel. But there is an organizer and a dock.
The passenger compartment, like the trunk, is spacious. Even a couple of adults will settle down here without any problems. However, this is where the convenience ends. There are no sockets for recharging gadgets, no separate microclimate controls. Instead of pockets, the backs of the front seats are equipped with elastic bands, which will surely become a favorite fun of children to tug.
Ssangyong Tivoli interior
The SsangYong Tivoli crossover makes you think about many things. For example, that these days so car interiors no longer do. Openly fake silver and oaky plastic are no longer in vogue, at least in a car for that kind of money. Although a certain amount of soft plastic can be found if desired.
The climate control system is also curious in its own way. Regardless of what state you left it in, turning off the engine, when you turn on the engine, it automatically sets the temperature to the lowest possible, but at the same time forgets to turn on the air conditioner. Therefore, the first thing that the driver of Ssangyong Tivoli will receive on a sultry summer day is a charge of a rather disgusting smelling air right in his face.
Let's leave alone the oddities of ergonomics, such as the fact that the airflow is regulated by a round large knob, and the temperature needs to be changed with a rocking key. In the end it's a matter of habit, but what does the readout control button do on the center console on-board computer? This is difficult to understand. And it is very difficult to explain why the basic configuration, which costs more than a million rubles, does not have any, even the most simple, audio system. Although there are USB and AUX connectors in the cabin, but without a head unit, these are not connectors at all, but props.
Central locking features
SsangYong Tivoli has one interesting thing. This is the central lock. At first glance, he still exists here. But if you turn off the engine, all doors open automatically. Everything seems to be in order. But if you close it with a key, then only the driver's door will close. You can close all the others, there is a special button for this, but it works only if the ignition is on.
Thus, exiting Ssangyong Tivoli becomes a complex procedure. You come in, you turn off the engine, the doors open, you turn on the ignition, you press the button, the doors close. turn off the ignition, go out of the driver's door that has already been opened and close it from the outside. All this is treated by installing the simplest anti-theft complex... But why was this not done in the manufacture of the car?
SsangYong Tivoli can only be praised for the eyeglass case. It is equipped with a microlift so nothing can fall out of it on the go. Secondly, from the inside, it is completely trimmed with a pleasant-to-touch porous material. An excellent eyeglass case, perhaps the best in the class.
By the totality of its features, Ssangyong Tivoli could well claim the title of the most absurd car of our time, all the advantages of which are limited to the Italian name and a convenient storage for glasses.
Smooth ride is not about Tivoli
Once upon a time, many years ago, all Korean suspension engineers followed the same mantra: shaking on bumps, swinging on waves. Now Korean cars run pretty well, although they are inferior to European counterparts. The exception is the SsangYong Tivoli, a vehicle that entered its home market in 2015, that is, very recently. Meanwhile, it shakes him pretty well.
There is one common expression that autojournalists often use when referring to sports cars: the chassis is so good that it clearly lacks a motor. Ssangyong Tivoli is a case where the potencies of the engine and gearbox are quite consistent with the highway settings.
Under the hood there is a more than modest 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 128 hp. The torque is also not impressive, 160 Nm. But for the sake of this indicator, the motor will have to be turned up to 4800 rpm. It's time to regret the lack of a diesel engine that is sold in the Korean market. True, for more impressive dynamics and pay more impressive amounts. But the current price list is impressive.
The basic version of Welcome for 999 thousand rubles, relies on a 6-speed manual. The top-end Original equipment assumes the presence of an Aisin hydromechanical automatic with a manual transmission mode. The machine, although it seems modern, but it is also not without features.
So, there is still manual gear shifting here, but it is implemented in a long-forgotten way. To do this, there is a microscopic lever on the left side of the selector, but in order for it to work, the selector must still be moved to a position closer to you. In general, these are remnants of the former cooperation of SsangYong companies with Mercedes.
Korean proposal
So, for an amount that significantly exceeds a million rubles, the Koreans offer us a car that is neither beautiful nor comfortable, nor cross-country, nor handling, nor basic amenities. In Ssangyong Tivoli there is no steering wheel adjustment for reach, there is no pocket in the backs of the front seats and a full-fledged spare wheel. At the same time, the declared fuel consumption, which is 9.8 liters per 100 km of urban mileage for the version with a gun, leaves no hope for at least a partial refund of spent due to fuel savings.
At the same time, SsangYong Tivoli has a huge number of alternatives. For a similar or even less amount, you can buy or even. Not to mention the huge brood of Chinese crossovers that are becoming more and more like normal cars from year to year.
All this does not bode well for SsangYong Tivoli. However, what Ssangyong Tivoli should be commended for is that he once again reminded us of how little value we attach to the progress that has taken place in automobiles over the past twenty years.
The SsangYong brand is returning to the Russian market and one must assume that Tivoli will not be the last surprise. In the past coming, Koreans made a name, reputation and box office for themselves thanks to frame SUV, which, although they did not differ in design elegance, bribed with the price of power plants that SsangYong inherited from the Daimler concern. And the compact crossover Aktion once sold quite well. Largely due to the registration at the facilities of the former Dalzavod in Vladivostok. Now the Koreans have decided to bring to us the bestseller of the home market, another compact crossover with an unusual name for Korea Tivoli.
SsangYong Tivoli test drive video
If earlier in our country they laughed at Korean cars, today they are actively changing over to them - seriously, no joke. And this is not surprising, since the South Korean auto industry is developing rapidly and is already stepping on the heels of European, American and Japanese manufacturers. As proof, the new SsangYong Tivoli compact crossover, named after the Italian town of Tivoli, can be cited. This name was not chosen by chance: in the features of the body of the novelty, you can really guess the real Italian expression! All the details about the Korean SUV that finally made it to Russia are in our review!
Design
Tivoli looks bright enough, but all of its expression is mostly related to the front end of the body. Up front, there is a predatory head optics look with LED daytime running lights, a two-tone bumper and a radiator grille with a laconic design. A graceful chrome molding surrounds the bonnet. From the side are visible door handles painted in body color (8 color options are available), and exterior mirrors with an integrated LED lamp, and on the "stern" there are original led lights combined type and anti-fog optics. 
Behind the "Asian" you do not immediately recognize - unless on closer examination. Established wheel disks - steel 16-inch, tires - 205/60 R16. Alas, no other options have been offered to the Russians yet, which is an obvious omission on the part of the automaker - larger wheels are clearly asking for here. In general, this is a completely modern urban crossover, in the external appearance of which originality is harmoniously combined with everyday life. It is absolutely relevant on the roads big city and due to its spaciousness it is conducive to long trips.
Design
At the heart of the "SUV" is a fairly reliable design: in front of it there is an independent spring MacPherson suspension on wishbones, with a stabilizer lateral stability and telescopic shock absorbers, while at the rear there is a suspension with a torsion beam and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers. The steering gear is a rack pinion with an electronic amplifier. Front and rear brakes - disk.
Adaptation to Russian conditions
Despite the fact that Tivoli initially promised to sell in the Russian Federation with an all-wheel drive transmission, at the moment it is offered exclusively with front-wheel drive, which makes it suitable car mainly for the city and, at most, for light off-road, but not for serious driving on rough terrain. Moreover, the clearance is low: "according to the passport", the ground clearance is 167 mm, and in fact it is even less. At the same time, the "Korean" boasts three different intelligent modes driving - Eco, Power and Winter (economical, powerful and winter). For winter operation, heated seats in the first row and outside mirrors are provided. Heated windshield and steering wheel, unfortunately, are not included in any of the trim levels. In addition, there is no state emergency notification system "Era-Glonass", and it will not appear before 2019.
Comfort
According to SsangYong, Tivoli's main audience is female. This is hinted not only by its striking appearance, but also by the presence of numerous storage places for small items in the cabin, such as, for example, an open niche on the dashboard, which is ideal for a smartphone, cup holders in the rear armrest or pockets for papers in the backs of the front seats. To connect mobile devices, the center console has AUX / USB connectors, instead of climate control - a conventional air conditioner. The audio controls are located on the sporty 3-spoke steering wheel. Behind the wheel, by tradition, there is a classic dashboard - 2 analog "wells" with a speedometer and tachometer, as well as a monochrome information display in the middle. 
The build quality is decent, but with the silver-plated plastic, the manufacturer went a little too far. Mirrors in sun visors are left without illumination, chairs are not adjustable in height, but they have a solid long pillow and excellent lateral support. There is quite enough free space in the first row, as well as in the second, and this is despite the modest dimensions of the model. The trick lies in the 2600 mm wheelbase - for the same SsangYong Korando it is only 50 mm longer, i.e. the size of the Tivoli salon is not much inferior even to its older "brother". In general, the salon of the novelty is one of the most spacious in this class cars. The trunk of the crossover is far from small - 3 full-size bags will fit exactly. With the rear seats folded out, it includes up to 423 liters. load, and when folded - even more. The loading height is approximately 80 cm. A stowaway is stored underground on a steel disk.
More than 70% of the body of Tivoli consists of high-strength steels - of which about 40% is high-strength low-alloy steel. For maximum protection of the driver and passengers, 10 key areas of the car are strengthened, but, despite this, safety is still not strong point Korean model. In crash tests of the European organization EuroNCAP, which took place at the end of 2016, Tivoli received only 3 stars out of 5 possible, due to a low score for a frontal impact. Tests with optional equipment increased the rating to 4 stars. By the way, equipment russian version in terms of safety, it is not rich: it includes only one airbag (driver), anti-lock braking system (ABS), brake force distribution (EBD), Isofix mounts for child car seats, three-point belts and rear parking sensors. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is not provided.
Given that the Tivoli is still in the mid-budget price category, you shouldn't expect supernatural multimedia features from it. There is no audio equipment in the basic version, but the more expensive version has it - we are talking about an audio system with MP3 support and Bluetooth protocol, six speakers, steering wheel control buttons and AUX / USB inputs for connecting gadgets. Sound quality is average.
Sang Yeng Tivoli Specifications
The crossover is offered with an uncontested four-cylinder inline engine XGi160 with a volume of 1.6 liters. with multipoint fuel injection. The petrol unit produces 128 hp. at 6000 rpm. and 160 Newton meters of peak torque at 4600 rpm, complies with the Euro-6 eco-standard and is combined with a six-speed mechanical transmission, or with an automatic transmission with the same number of steps and the possibility of manual gear shifting. The passport average fuel consumption is 6.6-7.2 l / 100 km, depending on the modification, but the real "appetite", judging by the reviews of car owners, is slightly higher.
| Characteristic | 1.6 MT | 1.6 AT |
|---|---|---|
| Engine's type: | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine volume: | 1597 | 1597 |
| Power: | 128 hp | 128 hp |
| Acceleration up to 100 km / h: | with | with |
| Maximum speed: | 181 km / h | 175 km / h |
| Urban consumption: | 8.6 / 100km | 9.8 / 100km |
| Extra-urban consumption: | 5.5 / 100km | 5.7 / 100km |
| Combined flow: | 6.6 / 100km | 7.2 / 100km |
| Fuel tank volume: | 47 l | 47 l |
| Length: | 4202 mm | 4202 mm |
| Width: | 1798 mm | 1798 mm |
| Height: | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Clearance: | 167 mm | 167 mm |
| Weight: | 1345 kg | 1300 kg |
| Trunk volume: | 423 l | 423 l |
| Transmission: | Mechanical | Automatic |
| Drive unit: | Front | Front |
| Front suspension: | Independent - McPherson | Independent - McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Semi-independent, spring |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disk | Disk |
Russian sales started on January 25, 2017. If you don't believe me, open a search engine and rummage through the news. On that cold day, representatives of the distributor company showed reporters a small miracle: in order to pull off the cover from the long-awaited crossover and announce the return of the South Korean brand to the Russian market, the president of SsangYong Motor Company, Mr. Choi Jong Sik, flew to Moscow.
There was some gossip about the car for several days, and the interest faded overnight. It was not advertised on TV, promoted through the press, or hung on billboards. We wanted to get to know Tivoli better, but we were stuffed with breakfast: it will be available in late March, early April, mid-July ... After nine months from the start of sales, the moment of truth has finally come.
Meanwhile . For the sake of interest, we connected the "returnee" to the comparison, but the main competitors for Tivoli were chosen - crossovers Hyundai creta, Renault Kaptur and Ford EcoSport.
All test participants are equipped with 1.6-liter aspirated engines with a capacity of 114 to 128 forces and automatic transmissions... Front-wheel drive. The price of each is about one million two hundred thousand rubles.
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I love it*
Stabilization system, side airbags, climate control and a rear view camera. All these options are not available to Russian Tivoli - in principle, from the word "absolutely". For 1,199,000 rubles, a few dealers offer to become the owner of a car in the top-end Original configuration - with a single airbag and the need to pick a key in the door lock cylinder. It all seems like a silly and bad joke. And I even find it difficult to answer whether I am sad or cheerful.
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Sad - because the car is not bad. Tivoli is neatly assembled both outside and inside. The doors close with even force, the interior does not smell of phenol.
If it were not for the Russian marketers who were responsible for the formation of the complete sets and deprived the front seats of height adjustment, it would be possible to get a job here no worse than in Crete. The driver's seat profile is even better. And how good a steering wheel with tides for a "karting" grip!
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Unlike competitors, the steering effort is adjustable. The thin red button to the right of the emergency light button allows you to select one of the electric amplifier presets - Comfort, Normal or Sport. If I were offered to choose one of them for life, I would stop at the last one.
In "comfort" and "normal" feedback on the steering wheel is not enough. But the sports mode is what you need. At the same time, turning the steering wheel in the parking lot is still easy.
At low levels, the Tivoli is so agile that you want to go out and look for a turbine under the hood. He responds very vividly to the accelerator, the machine slips in a timely manner necessary transfers... From surprise you catch a temporary buzz. But once you get into ragged traffic, the euphoria goes away.
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The car begins to twitch like a neurasthenic, showing the driver that its creators have not strained too much in attempts to mate the engine with a good 6-speed Aisin hydromechanics.
With the exception of the cork jergotny, I really don't want to scold the Tivoli for its ride comfort. The suspension adequately fulfills the vast majority of road defects, sound insulation is at the level of the main competitors. And the ride is quite decent, even on primers.
The main task outside the asphalt is not to rip off the bumper and sit on the bottom. - only 145 mm, exactly like the Skoda Octavia liftback.
But, I will repeat once again, the main problem of Russian Tivoli is different.
According to statistics, SsangYong dealers managed to sell about fifty such crossovers in Russia in nine months. And the blame for this failure lies on the shoulders of marketers. After all, at home, in South Korea, the demand for Tivoli is high. And in Europe, things are going well.
Is D Benol Major?
After the flawed Tivoli master key, the renowned key card instills confidence and gives rise to hope. Here it is, a normal car, designed in Russia and for Russia. With a gigantic crossover clearance of 205 mm and a decent level of equipment. And even at a reasonable price. For a test one in the Extreme configuration, dealers of "rhombuses" ask 1,124,990 rubles - this is the most available crossover in our company. With four airbags, stabilization system, reversing camera and leather interior. Cool?
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In a two-tone color, it collects all possible "likes". Ask passers-by which car looks more expensive than others, and Renault will be in the lead. It's a pity, on the other side of the threshold, Kaptur evokes completely different emotions. The leather armchair turns out to be the most amorphous and slippery one, the plastic of the front panel is shiny and frankly cheap even in appearance. The variator selector is devoid of intelligible indication and unpleasantly backlash left and right. If it weren't for a good wheel with a chubby rim and a good multimedia system, it would be quite dreary to be here.
The steering wheel is heavy even after the sporty Tivoli electric power assist preset. In the parking lot, you will obviously have to use your other hand. However, this setup has its advantages as well.
Firstly, the Kaptur is extremely reliable in keeping a straight line, even if you are racing along a country road at high speed.
Secondly, the leather on the steering wheel will retain its presentation longer. With a run of 30,000 km, the leather has entered the peeling stage, and the main catalyst of the process is the rotation of the steering wheel with one hand.
With CVTs I have long-standing scores, but claims to the Kaptyurov's motor-gearbox combination are quite objective. Since the 1.6-liter renault engine the weakest in the quintet, for some kind of dynamic acceleration it has to be constantly twisted. At the same time, as expected, it brings the motor to peak power, and it begins to howl, pretending to be a wounded vacuum cleaner.
This vocal ensemble can bring anyone you want to hysteria. The only way to get rid of this tin is to drive slowly.
The trouble is that in the city - in extremely calm modes - Kaptur is not captivating. In traffic jams, it reacts sluggishly to the accelerator and responds just as sluggishly to pressing the brake pedal. The working stroke of the left pedal lives somewhere near the salon mat - at the very bottom. Owners of Kaptyurs quickly get used to this feature, but you don't need to get used to anything on other cars. Contradictory car. Glamorous and attractive in appearance, it rides like a felt boot.
But, of course, it is a more logical step than the acquisition of Tivoli. This car is the best thing that has happened to the B0 platform. It is well equipped, it costs reasonable money, it is not bad for driving a long-distance vehicle, and even in a mono-drive version it is not bad on moderate off-road.
And yet, before you buy into the sophisticated looks and give it to your wife, take a look at the competition.
WE WILL SIT ALLAny car from our company ( Nissan juke - to a slightly lesser extent) can easily be the only one in the family. Therefore, he must be ready for any test, even for the carriage of four passengers, not counting the driver. To appreciate the spaciousness and comfort of landing on back seat, my colleagues and I took turns getting into each crossover. The photographer recorded the process on the camera, I wrote down the sensations in my notebook. Oh yes! The driver's seat was set according to our tester Denis Panov - his height is 190 cm. And in each car he sits "by himself." The three-way ride in Juka's backseat is natural torture. The shoulders are catastrophically cramped - the extreme passengers have to sit half-turned and bend their heads so as not to hit the ceiling handles. There is no stock in the knees either - we all support the backs of the front seats together. Ford is also not overly pleased with the three back row guests. There is quite enough headroom and a little more "air" in the knees, but the modest width of the cabin makes you breathe out and not breathe. Plus, the extreme passengers are forced to sit on the uncomfortable stamping of the pillow. The first competitor to have enough shoulder room is Kaptur. We are not even too upset that after Ford the Renault ceiling presses a little harder on our heads. And although, despite the longest wheelbase in the quintet, there is no obvious reserve in the knees, three of us can ride in the back seat of the "Frenchman". SsangYong Tivoli is even better: spacious in the shoulders, between the knees and back front seat - four centimeters of stock. Creta was the most confident of all - it is slightly more spacious than the Tivoli in all dimensions and is far ahead of the rest. |
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July juke
Whether or not to test a Nissan Juke? We thought about this for almost a week. The fact is that, unlike the rest of the four, this four-wheeled hipster is difficult to imagine as the only family car for all occasions. And yet, the fact of Juke's long absence from the Russian market (Nissan stopped deliveries in May 2016 and resumed in July 2017) played a role - we take it! In the end, we just missed him.
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There is something to miss here. Compared to the rest of the test participants, Juke's interior is amazing. Soft "floating" visor of the dashboard, high-quality leather on the seats and, of course, a magic climate unit with interactive buttons. In China, the Juke is sold under the Infiniti brand, and there is no protest. Now close your eyes and try to imagine how you need to conjure over Crete in order to hang the Genesis nameplate on her without shame. Have you presented? Exactly!
Ergonomically imperfect, but no epoch-making failures. Yes, you will have to look for the joystick for adjusting the mirrors in the area of \u200b\u200bthe left knee, turn on the seat heating with your right elbow, and “brew” the phone in one of the cup holders on the tunnel, since the niche under the beak of the console is too small. But all this is easy to forgive Nissan for the cool finishing materials, good seat and premium equipment. Our car for 1,288,000 rubles has a blind spot control and even a circular view system.
Start - and the Juke jumps off merrily. It is hard to imagine that the engine and variator are Kaptyur's. More precisely, the opposite. Here they are, competent software settings! Of course, the best dynamic performance of Nissan is also explained by the lower weight (the Juke is 40 kg lighter than the Capture), but it's not just about it. The engine and variator are in absolute harmony here, and the noise insulation is much better: the variator hum in Nissan does not enrage.
But the suspension is stiff. And this is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the Juke drives deliciously, on the other, it has a habit of telling the driver and passengers about the road profile in detail. This is especially felt on dirt roads and small-amplitude asphalt waves. All in all, I would happily pick the Juke for my day-to-day city trips, but I hardly want to take it on vacation. This urban crossover is very good in its own way and is able to give vivid emotions, but it is unlikely to pull on the role of the only one in the family.
Everything is ahead
You've probably heard of Progeria at least once. This is an extremely rare disease caused by a gene mutation and is accompanied by a rapid aging of the body. A person with Progeria grows old several times faster than usual and dies of old age at the age of 16–17. And although this is a rather tough comparison, among cars, Progeria clearly suffers. A very unusual fellow. The car is a child, painfully similar to an adult.
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He was born old - with a 2008 Fiesta interior and an appropriate level of equipment. Even the top Ecosports today have neither a rear view camera nor a banal color multimedia screen. The jumble of buttons on the center console betrays the true age of the interior, and in terms of ergonomics, the secondary EcoSport functions are far from ideal.
However, Ford is not limp and trying. It has wonderful front seats, the best in our current test. There is a heated steering wheel - although a tiny button to turn it on must be looked for in the "cave" of the center console literally with a magnifying glass. Unlike the younger Capture, which has a maximum of four airbags, the old Ford man is ready to offer seven, including the knee. In general, despite all the hardships of life and a very strange appearance with a "tumor" - a spare on the fifth door, EcoSport is ready to fight.
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The first thing you notice on the highway is that the EcoSport is quiet. It is no louder than Juke and definitely quieter than the Creta-Kaptur-Tivoli trinity. If you drive at a constant speed and hold the tachometer needle at 1500-2000 rpm, the loudest wind will be entangled in the side mirrors.
And in terms of handling, the EcoSport is good on all roads and at any speed. He loves to turn no less than Juke, while the energy intensity of the suspension is much closer to the Capture. He will carefully drive you through any gullies. You can use it to go to Volgograd without fear. In terms of balance between handling and ride, the EcoSport is the best in its class.
And yet before winning ford test still falls short. Its 122 ‑ horsepower engine is cool, but the PowerShift preselection in the city traffic is not too tactful when shifting. Rear seat space? Less space only in Juke.
In addition, the wide A-pillars obstruct natural vision.
But Ford hasn't said its final word yet. Sales should start in Russia in just a couple of months. With a new interior, rear view camera. If there are versions without a spare wheel on the fifth door, demand will go uphill. You will see.
URBAN SCARSGround clearance is a key parameter. But for an urban crossover, the distance from the front bumper to the ground is equally important. A simple "curb" test showed that while driving Crete (270 mm), Juka (260 mm) and Capture (275 mm), you can forget about the fear of damaging the bumper forever. But when driving Ecosport (225 mm) and Tivoli (245 mm), you need to be on the lookout. | |
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Cretery of success
Car paradox. An unremarkable appearance, an ingenious interior, not a brilliant 1.6-liter aspirated engine with a capacity of 123 power, which must be spun into a ringing sound so as not to get a “kick”, wedging into the stream when leaving a gas station. And with all the bunch of roughness - off scale sales statistics! I myself never cease to be amazed at how Creta melts people who approach her in the thick armor of skepticism. Even if you are against this car and the Korean car industry in general, it is worth spending a day with it and it will make you fall in love. As a last resort, you will simply have respect for her.
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Creta is completely soulless. You will not look back at her, leaving in the evening in the parking lot at the house. Much more likely, turn your head to the neighboring Kaptur or Juke. Nevertheless, with each new day and each kilometer traveled, the attitude towards the car will change for the better. Creta is like a good waiter. Its strength is not in any particular advantage, but in the fact that it is unobtrusive. She just helps you in business - while driving, you focus on what is really important.
Around the third day, you will become deep purple in the softness and texture of the plastic. The main thing is that all the buttons are in the places where you want to find them (hello to the Renault seat heating keys and the Ford steering wheel heating button!). You don't need to think about where to put mobile phone and how to charge it. In terms of the number of outlets, Creta is an absolute record holder: under the center console of the cabin there is a USB slot and two 12-volt sockets at once.
When you come to terms with the fact that the younger engine "does not run" and you stop taking your soul out of it, there are no irritants left at all. The Creta is not inferior to Ecosport and Kaptyur in its smoothness, allowing you not to go around every hole and, when necessary, roll off the asphalt. Hyundai drives without a spark, but reliably and predictably - clearly more pleasant than Capture with Tivoli. And there is enough space for rear passengers in all directions. Even three of us can be accommodated here. Only Crete has a heated rear seat and has the largest and most functional boot. Plus a five-year warranty. Today it is an unconditional victory.
Mikhail Kuleshov:“What SsangYong's marketers are counting on is a question without an answer. With its current positioning in the Russian market, Tivoli is not a resident. Creta continues its victorious march, but updated Ford EcoSport could step on her heels next year. ”
SIZE MATTERSPavel Leonov Many fear that B-class cars (including crossovers) are too cramped and that even a driver of average height will not be able to get comfortable in them. This is not true. At first, current cars small class have grown in size compared to their predecessors. And if earlier various systems the classifications referred to this category vehicles with a length of 3.6 to 3.9 m, but now they also include cars with a length of 3.9 to 4.2 m (the former C-class). Moreover, these boundaries are not absolute - there are many exceptions and conventions. For example, the longest member of our renault test Kaptur (4333 mm) formally also belongs to the B-class, although it does not fit into it in size. Secondly, modern layout solutions and technologies allowed engineers with the same vehicle dimensions to carve out much more space in the cabin for passengers and cargo. To test this, we asked drivers of different heights and builds to rate the ease of sitting while driving. They, alternately changing, drove for several days in cars - test participants. And later they shared their impressions and put down points. For clarity, we have collected their brief conclusions in the table.
MEASUREMENTS "DRIVING"PARAMETERS OF GEOMETRIC TRANSMISSION (measurements of ZR)SERVICE IN FIGURES
EXPERT ASSESSMENT OF CARSPoints are put down collectively, by a group of ZR experts. The score is not absolute; it shows the place of the car in this test against specific competitors. The maximum score is 10 points (ideal). 8 points is the norm for cars of this class.
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