SsangYong
SsangYong Tivoli While SsangYong doesn’t have the same reputation as either Kia or Hyundai, the Tivoli is a worthy addition to the small crossover class. It represents a big step up in both design and quality for the Korean company. It’s powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine, off ers reasonable levels of comfort and refi nement and it drives as well as most cars in the class. The interior does feel a bit cheap in places, though equipment levels are decent. On the
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practical side, the Tivoli has a good-sized boot and it has one of the highest towing capacities of its class. If you want even more space, there’s the Tivoli XLV. It is basically an estate version of a crossover and provides 720 litres of boot capacity. What we would say about both models is to look around at what else you can get for the same money, because these cars aren’t all that cheap and residual values are still relatively poor.
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SsangYong Korando
The Korando is an SUV to rival the likes of the Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson. It provides reasonably good levels of passenger space front and rear, with room for fi ve. The boot is large, and it’s helped by having a completely fl at fl oor. Performance is decent thanks to the company’s latest 2.2-litre diesel engine that produces 178hp and 400Nm of torque. Available in both front- and all-wheel-drive guises, the Korando feels rugged enough to cope with light off -roading, too. Where the SsangYong falls behind the competition is in the amount of equipment it off ers. The infotainment system is basic and there isn’t the same level of driver assistance or safety technology as in others.
SsangYong Rodius
Eff orts to add a sense of style to the SsangYong Rodius don’t hide the fact that this is one car that off ers little more than the ability to carry seven people. A favourite among taxi drivers, the Rodius is expensive for what it off ers, and it also brings a higher cost of ownership, thanks in part to its high annual motor tax rate. Unusually, it has three seats in the rearmost row with the middle two spaced apart for better access. Quality throughout looks and feels poor and, despite its large size, it’s not the most practical car around. On the move, the Rodius wallows in the bends, yet that softness doesn’t result in a smooth ride, and it feels busy over bumps. In short: we don’t recommend it.
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SsangYong Rexton
After introducing this entirely new Rexton in late 2017, SsangYong is once more showing its determination to start rivalling not just its fellow Korean brands, but also the Europeans. Its fresh looks do little to hide its sheer size, although it’s more attractive than the car it replaces. Inside, there’s the option of seven seats and even in fi ve-seat guise there’s plenty of room, including 649 litres of boot space. On the move, the Rexton feels just as capable as the previous model, and the 181hp diesel engine has plenty of pulling power. Refi nement isn’t high on the list with the Rexton, thanks partly to its body-on-ladder- frame construction. Still, if you’re looking for a sturdy, functional SUV, the SsangYong is worth a look.
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