In March 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show was presented new crossover from SsangYong - Tivoli XLV, this is a long version of the SsangYong Tivoli SUV, which was released in early 2015 in Frankfurt, and the appearance of the SUV has remained almost unchanged.
At first, the developers conceived that the car had 3 rows of seats, which could easily fit 7 people, but since the length of the wheelbase remained the same, the idea of \u200b\u200ba 7-seater crossover disappeared by itself.
Design of the new SsangYong Tivoli XLV
Externally, the new crossover looks slightly updated, it has a longer body. But the headlights remain unchanged, as well as the front grille. But the bumpers began to look more original due to the edging, which is either matte or chrome. Also, the car has new taillights, and a different trunk lid.
Interior Design by Sang Yong Tivoli HLV
The salon looks quite modern and it has everything you need, even a three-spoke steering wheel, a large center console with a 7-inch display of the multimedia system and buttons that you can use to adjust the climate control.
The salon is designed for 5 people, and the 3rd row of seats cannot be installed even as an option. But the chairs are comfortable to sit, they are made of high quality materials, and there are even spacious pockets in the doors.
Sizes Tivoli XLV:
- length is 4.43 meters;
- width - 1.79 m.;
- height - 1.590 m.;
- the length of the wheelbase is 2.6 m;
- clearance - 16.7 cm.
The increase in vehicle length has affected the roominess in the cabin. The backrests of the rear seats can be adjusted to an angle of 32.5 degrees. Also, under the trunk there is an underground area in which any necessary things can fit. New crossovers are considered competitors in this class. Honda hr-v, Ford EcoSport, Mazda CX-3.
Sanyeng Tivoli HLV and its technical characteristics
A machine with a plug-in four-wheel drive, during normal driving, only the front wheels work, but if necessary, you can also turn on the rear axle.
The motors for this car can be: 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The gasoline engine has a volume of 1.6 liters and a capacity of 128 liters. from. The maximum torque is 160 Nm. At 4600 rpm.
Tivoli XLV with this engine, all-wheel drive, six-speed automatic transmission will be able to accelerate to a maximum of 172 km / h.
And the front-wheel drive configuration with 6-speed mechanics can accelerate to 178 km / h.
Diesel engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a capacity of 115 liters. from. The torque is 300 Nm already at 1500 rpm.
Fuel consumption of both petrol and diesel versions in the combined cycle is approximately the same - 4.5 liters per 100 km. mileage.
On all wheels are disc brakes, electric power steering. Basically, the technical characteristics of the Ssang Yong Tivoli HLV are the same as on the regular Tivoli.
What's included in the SsangYong Tivoli XLV
The presented complete set of Ssang Yong Tivoli HLV includes:
- 7 airbags including knee airbags;
- a multimedia system with a 7-inch display;
- USB port;
- navigation system;
- Bluetooth and AUX;
- cruise control, which can be used in the speed range between 40-150 km / h.
Original (let's call this phenomenon of nature so) exterior design. The efforts of its authors deserve every respect: for decades to adhere to the principle "if only not like everyone else" - you have to be able to. As a result modern cars the brands look as if their appearance was copied from the concept cars of the late 90s - early 2000s. Such is the "naive art" in the automotive industry. Let all sorts of Hyundai and KIA push, race with the whole world to create cars with truly modern design! SsangYong will not let you be drawn into this senseless race ...
I wonder if there is an analogue of our concept in Korean? If yes, then I know how to describe the exterior of the XLV in one word ... It can be seen that the car is fresh, but there is something imperceptibly "lamp-like" in its appearance - in the slanting of the square, at first glance, headlights and fog lights, in the design of the bumpers, in taillights and so on. But when you find yourself in the salon, everything falls into place and you realize: finally, Chinese designers have reached the level of at least Korean ones. At least the designers working for. Of course, you won't find direct stylistic analogies between the interior details of the XLV and the most advanced "Chinese", but from overall impression not going anywhere.
Unique situation: this is the only one in the world that looks like a "Chinese"! SsangYong has been stuck in the last decade as well in terms of interior design. This conclusion suggests itself when you look into the round (digital, by the way) "eyes" of the speedometer with a tachometer, and when you look at the poisonous orange illumination of the climate control unit, and from small touches in the interior details. But if we abandon the emotional perception of the XLV's interior, then we will have to give it its due - there is everything and all the options that a car should have. At least in the configuration we tested: from heated steering wheel to rear view camera.
True, it was not without some nuances. The first one "surfaced" when using a regular radio. As usual, six memorized radio stations are displayed on the “multimedia” screen. It turned out that in order to switch (using a convenient button on the steering wheel), for example, from the 3rd channel to the 4th, you must sequentially go through all the stations from the 1st to the 4th you need! And so every time. And the XLV, as it turned out, does not care about the fate of the front passenger in the event of an accident. No, there is an airbag for him. Just when he forgets to fasten his seat belt, the sound "reminder" will not work for him.
The driver's seat is equipped with such a "squeaker", but the passenger's is not. God forbid an accident: a person who is not wearing a “pillow” can kill it. Against this background, the proprietary "trick" - the absence of an indicator of an empty washer reservoir on the "tidy" - can be considered an insignificant trifle. Although I personally did not think so - when in the evening on a rainy country road, the washer fluid suddenly and permanently dried up. On the go, the Tivoli XLV turned out to be a typical average - with an average "void" steering wheel, with neither hard nor soft suspension and calm dynamics.
It should be noted here that there can be only one motor of this car model - it is a 128-horsepower 1.6-liter "petrol". The transmission has a 6-speed classic "automatic". In fact, this is not bad at all - all these turbocharged low-volume motors with robotic "boxes" are good only with perfect gasoline and low mileage during the warranty period. In more serious modes of operation, as you know, "anything can happen" to them. The link "motor-box" in XLV, as expected after studying the technical characteristics of the model, showed sluggish dynamics. But the paradox is that it is not uncommon and weakly depends on the load of the car!
It so happened that I had to ride this SsangYong both alone and with an almost maximum car: in the company of my wife, a couple of children and about 250 kg of luggage in a roomy (more than 700 liters) car. At the same time, XLV noticeably settled on the rear axle, but its dynamics did not become noticeably worse, although it would seem ... Anyway, 200 kg of river sand for the sandbox were delivered by car to the dacha without the slightest difficulty. Oddly enough, the main "sediment" from the car was left after city exploitation. The fact that with a smooth ride in locality was not in the region of 10 liters per hundred kilometers. (as the manufacturer promises), but at the level of 12-12.5 liters, it did not cause much surprise. This is the fault of the marketing of almost the entire auto industry.
A really unpleasant surprise was the low energy consumption of the suspension, in particular the front struts. During a week of taxiing on decent, for the most part, metropolitan asphalt, I managed a couple of times to get a "breakdown to the body" in the front. And at such speeds and on irregularities of such depth that it was impossible to even think about the possible furious consequences of driving on them. In any other car I would have passed and would not have noticed, and the right front pillar of the SsangYong Tivoli XLV fell through "to the bump stop."
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 chose crossovers. Hyundai creta, Renault Kaptur and Ford EcoSport.
All test participants are equipped with 1.6-liter aspirated power from 114 to 128 forces and automatic transmissions. Front-wheel drive. The price of each is about one million two hundred thousand rubles.
| Developed by the Russian engineering center Renault. Shown on March 30, 2016 in Moscow. Despite the visual similarity with the European model, in technical terms, it has little in common with it and is based on the B0 platform, being, in fact, a redesigned Duster. Produced at the Avtoframos plant. ENGINES:gasoline: | The debut took place in June 2014. Based on the second generation Solaris platform. Sold under the names ix25 and Cantus in some markets. In August 2016, the assembly was set up at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus plant near St. Petersburg. ENGINES:gasoline: |
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| It premiered in Seoul in January 2015. Tivoli is the first model released by SsangYong under the wing of the Indian concern Mahindra & Mahindra. The name of the car was given in honor of the eponymous Italian resort. Tivoli is exported to the Russian market from South Korea. The line includes the XLV modification, which is distinguished by a rear overhang increased by 235 mm. ENGINE:petrol: | Presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. Built on the Nissan V platform, which it shares with the fourth-generation Micro and the Leaf electric hatchback. In May 2016, he left the Russian market and returned only in July 2017. Crossovers for our country are produced in the UK. ENGINE:petrol: | The sixth generation Fiesta crossover was presented in January 2012 at the New Delhi Motor Show. First, production was established in Brazil, India, China and Thailand. In the second half of 2014, the assembly was carried out by the Ford Sollers plant in Naberezhnye Chelny. ENGINES:gasoline: |
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I love it*
Stabilization system, side cushions security, 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 "go-kart" 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 booster 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" steering feedback 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. It responds very vividly to the accelerator, the machine slips the necessary gears in a timely manner. 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. Indeed, at home, in South Korea, the demand for Tivoli is high. And in Europe, things are going well.
Is D Benol Major?
After a 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. The only pity is that 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 were not for a good wheel with a chubby rim and a good multimedia system, to be here would be completely depressing.
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.
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.
I have long-standing scores with CVTs, but my complaints about the Kaptyur motor-gearbox link are quite objective. Since Renault's 1.6-liter engine is the weakest in the quintet, it has to be constantly turned to achieve some dynamic acceleration. 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, worth reasonable money, not bad for driving on a "long-distance vehicle" and even in a mono-drive version, 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 ease of landing in the back seat, my colleagues and I took turns sitting in 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, Renault's ceiling presses a little harder on our heads. And although, despite the longest wheelbase in the quintet, there is no clear margin in the knees, three of us can ride in the back seat of the "Frenchman". SsangYong Tivoli is even better: roomy in the shoulders, between the knees and back front seat - four centimeters of stock. Creta was the most confident of all - it is a little more spacious than 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!
From the point of view of ergonomics, it is not ideal, but there are no epoch-making failures. Yes, the joystick for adjusting the mirrors will have to be looked for in the area of \u200b\u200bthe left knee, the seat heating should be turned on with the right elbow, and the phone should be “brewed” in one of the cup holders on the tunnel, since the niche under the console beak 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 with a magnifying glass. Unlike the younger Capture, which has a maximum of four airbags, the old man Ford 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 up the hill. 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 needs to 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 in the better side... 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.
On about 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 your 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 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 smooth running, 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 the marketers at SsangYong are counting on is an unanswered question. 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. First of all, current cars small class have grown in size compared to their predecessors. And if earlier various systems classifications were assigned to this category vehicles length from 3.6 to 3.9 m, but now they also include cars with a length of 3.9 to 4.2 m (formerly C-class). Moreover, these boundaries are not absolute - there are many exceptions and conventions. For example, the longest of the participants in our test Renault 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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Who came to us today on ssangYong test XLV (the brand resumed sales of its cars in Russia after a two-year hiatus) - 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. Front - original, but generally not annoying, behind - very even, to put it mildly, for an amateur. 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). The car is 238 mm longer than the Tivoli, but wheelbase the same - all gain is achieved through the overhang. As a result, all the advantages of stretching the car in length fell on the 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 connectors and AUX. 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 at 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 are 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, no 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 have 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 - weakness 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 begins 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. Here 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 an alarming frequency - as if the system set itself the goal of emptying the washer tank 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. The maximum speed according to the passport is 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 - 1,795 mm. Height - 1 605 mm (actually - 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. The minimum ground clearance is 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 on 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 consumption, which pleased me, is 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. He swallows small cracks without noticing. Medium bumps are also comfortable. Notifies about large pits or bumps with booming and powerful blows, but still not painful for those sitting inside. Disc brakes and very tenacious. The car is controlled well, rolls moderately in corners. 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, but at the same time there is no feeling that you are this power unit you terribly torment, which is so characteristic of small motors. Noise isolation, as expected, is not great, especially from the 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, while 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. The active all-wheel drive system is specially adapted to the chassis and uses 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 blocking mode, the torque is distributed in a 50:50 ratio 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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The Korean company SsangYong planned to bring its Tivoli crossover to the Russian market in 2015, but for certain reasons its appearance in Russia had to be postponed. In our country, the novelty began to be sold only at the beginning of 2017, and not one, but simultaneously with an extended version, called XLV. If you go into subtleties, the XLV is actually the same Tivoli, only with an elongated trunk and minimal differences. Read about what it is in our review!
Design
Almost all crossovers of the SsangYong brand are distinguished by a peculiar appearanceand XLV is no exception. Its front part of the body looks quite original and does not cause irritation for those who care about more than one technical stuffing, and his "feed" is definitely not for everyone. The wheels of the "Korean", at first glance, are too small, but in fact they are not, especially when it comes to the top version with 18-inch tires. This impression is created by the elongation of the model: the XLV is longer than the Tivoli, thanks to the overhang extended by 238 mm. The distance between the axles of the wheels is the same for both machines - 2.6 m. 
The XLV stretches only on the luggage compartment, which supposedly boasts impressive roominess. It officially holds at least 720 liters. luggage (volume "under the curtain"), and this is quite enough for the transportation of all things vital on the way. But here's the catch: 146 liters. volumes are hidden under the raised floor, where the foam insert organizer lives. In general, the XLV is a good option for every day, if you don't mind the low stance compared to other crossovers (this is due to the fact that this model no more than the overwhelming number of sedans and hatchbacks). In a stormy city stream of cars, it is unlikely to cause envy by its appearance, but a certain amount of surprise from passing car owners is guaranteed. The stretched XLV can be distinguished from the shorter "brother" of Tivoli only by the "armed eye": by the characteristic wide C-pillar, behind which the window is located (in Tivoli it is located in the "tail"), as well as by the thickened rear fenders and too large LED in the taillights.
Design
The suspension scheme of the "long" Tivoli is as follows: the McPherson independent spring suspension, which is traditional for the class, is installed in front. wishbones with telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer lateral stability, and at the back - an elastic beam (in the all-wheel drive modification - a multi-link). The design, judging by the test drives and reviews of car owners, is rigid, and brakes - tenacious and reliable. Brakes - disc (front - ventilated). Drive - front or full with automatic connection.
Adaptation to Russian conditions
The XLV is well prepared for the harsh Russian winter, but not at all for the "top five", because in our latitudes without heating windshield "Five" does not exist, and the clearance is too small - in fact, under the bottom of only 153 mm, although the manufacturer claims 167 mm. IN korean crossover, depending on the configuration, the side electric mirrors, the steering wheel and the seats (both front and rear) are heated. In addition, separate climate control is available (there is a conventional air conditioner in the "base"). A full-size spare wheel, which is indispensable in Russian realities, is the privilege of expensive configurations, and the basic version has a stowaway on a steel disc. Protecting the engine compartment is just a formality. This is just a plastic cover with ventilation holes. The standard battery has a capacity of 65 Amp-hours and can be replaced with a larger one - there is plenty of pad for a new battery.
Comfort
Salon XLV clearly claims to high class: the materials are pleasant to the touch and pleasing to the eye, all the details are perfectly adjusted, the efforts on the buttons and levers are calibrated, and the equipment in general is rich. What are the 3-stage heated seats and steering wheel along with ventilation of the 1st row! Heated with three steps today you will not surprise, but ventilation in this class cars are rare. In terms of cabin space, the XLV is definitely not the first among its classmates. Its back sofa can accommodate 2 adults, and the third rider will be uncomfortable. Tall passengers will have to rest their knees on the hard backs of the front seats. There are few amenities on the 2nd row: a couple of cup holders, heating (in the top version), and that's it. 
On the 1st row, it is more spacious, but there is a problem: the steering column cannot be adjusted for departure, and only the most expensive version has electric seat adjustment - she alone got leather upholstery. The profile of the seats is well chosen, and the lateral support is sufficiently expressed. The dashboard has a classic layout - 2 "wells" of the speedometer and tachometer + information display of the on-board computer in the center. The devices are readable well, the illumination of the rings in the middle of the scales of the main devices can be changed in the multimedia system menu. Of the features of ergonomics, it is necessary to highlight the trip-computer control buttons, "prescribed" on the center console, and the steering wheel settings button located there, as well as many functions displayed on the steering column levers. The grouping of functions is logical, and at least for this, the model developers should be thanked.
The standard "safe" equipment of the XLV is not rich - it includes only 2 front airbags, light and rain sensors, rear parking sensors (alas, not provided for the front ones), cruise control, anti-lock braking system (ABS) and brake force distribution system (EBD). Top-end equipment is richer: for a surcharge, you will be able to get side airbags and "curtains", a rear view camera, a tire pressure sensor, an emergency stop signal (ESS), an assistant when starting uphill (HSA), an anti-slip system (ASR), and also stabilization systems (ESP), auto rollover prevention (ARP) and emergency braking assistance (HBA).
On the center console of the most expensive version of the XLV is a multimedia complex with a modest seven-inch touchscreen, six speakers, a radio, steering wheel control buttons and a rear video review. For connection mobile devices meet AUX / USB connectors and Bluetooth wireless protocol. The touch display here, although small by today's standards, has decent graphics and quick responses to finger presses. The sound and image quality from the rear-view camera is acceptable, and navigation, unfortunately, is not included in any of the trim levels. In the basic version, there is an ordinary plug in place of the media system.
Sang Yeng XLV Specifications
Most are already accustomed to the fact that SsangYong cars are often equipped with well-proven diesel engines, but in the case of XLV (and Tivoli), the company decided to make an exception - for the Russian market, of course. In our country, the crossover is supplied with an uncontested compact gasoline engine XGi160 with a volume of 1.6 liters. It is a multipoint injection 4-cylinder in-line engine that develops 128 hp. at 6 thousand rpm and 160 Newton meters at 4600 rpm, prefers gasoline with octane number not lower than 95 and works in tandem with, again, uncontested 6-speed automatic transmission of the Japanese brand Aisin (the short Tivoli also has a 6-speed manual transmission). It's fair to say that the combination of the 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission and the 1.6-liter XGi160 engine is quite successful. The automatic machine has three operating modes: standard, Power (provides maximum torque) and Winter (winter). The average fuel consumption of front-wheel drive modifications, according to the passport, is 7.6 l / 100 km, "appetite" in the city - 10.3 l / 100 km, and the consumption outside the city - 6 l / 100 km. Have four-wheel drive vehicles the figures are slightly higher - 7.9, 10.8 and 6.2 liters. by 100 km, respectively. Judging by the numerous reviews, the real numbers are almost the same.
| Characteristic | 1.6 AT | 1.6 AT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine's type: | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine capacity: | 1597 | 1597 |
| Power: | 128 hp | 128 hp |
| Acceleration up to 100 km / h: | from | from |
| Maximum speed: | 176 km / h | 176 km / h |
| Urban consumption: | 10.3 / 100km | 10.8 / 100km |
| Extra-urban consumption: | 6.0 / 100km | 6.2 / 100km |
| Combined flow: | 7.3 / 100km | 7.9 / 100km |
| Volume fuel tank: | 47 l | 47 l |
| Length: | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Width: | 1795 mm | 1795 mm |
| Height: | 1605 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Clearance: | 167 mm | 167 mm |
| Weight: | 1345 kg | 1345 kg |
| Trunk volume: | 720 l | 720 l |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drive unit: | Front | Full |
| Front suspension: | McPherson (independent, spring-loaded, wishbone, with telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar) | |
| Rear suspension: | independent, lever, spring, with telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disk | Disk |
Overall dimensions SsangYong XLV
- length - 4.440 m;
- width - 1.795 m;
- height - 1.605 m;
- wheelbase - 2.6 m;
- clearance - 167 mm;
- trunk volume - 720 l.
Sang Yeng XLV picking
| Equipment | Volume | Power | Consumption (city) | Consumption (track) | Checkpoint | Drive unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort 2WD | 1.6 l | 128 hp | 10.3 | 6.0 | 6 AT | 2WD |
| Comfort plus 2WD | 1.6 l | 128 hp | 10.3 | 6.0 | 6 AT | 2WD |
| Elegance 2WD | 1.6 l | 128 hp | 10.3 | 6.0 | 6 AT | 2WD |
| Luxury 2WD | 1.6 l | 128 hp | 10.3 | 6.0 | 6 AT | 2WD |
| Elegance plus 4WD | 1.6 l | 128 hp | 10.8 | 6.2 | 6 AT | 4WD |
