SsangYong Tivoli XLV 2019 review: snapshot

The XLV is “an extended body model”, of the Tivoli, according to SsangYong officials.
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7.0

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Not available to drive at launch
No ANCAP rating
Bigger, heavier XLV has Tivoli engine
Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

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The XLV is “an extended body model”, of the Tivoli, according to SsangYong officials. It was not available to drive at launch, but a latest spec XLV is expected on the media test fleet early in 2019. 

The XLV will be available in ELX trim ($31,990 drive-away), with the same spec level as a Tivoli ELX and only as a 2WD: next step up is the AWD Ultimate at $34,990 (drive-away pricing) or spend another extra $500 and get a two-tone AWD Ultimate ($35,490 drive-away pricing).  All XLVs have a Euro 6-compliant 1.6-litre diesel engine and a six-speed Aisin automatic transmission. 

As standard, every Tivoli XLV has a 7.0-inch touchscreen media system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, auto emergency braking (AEB), forward collision warning (FCW), reversing camera, and seven airbags.

The ELX also gets leather-covered steering wheel, telescopic steering, front/rear park assist, lane-departure warning (LDW), lane-keep assist (LKA), high-beam assist (HBA), roof rails, luggage screen, dual-zone air-conditioning, tinted glass, HID headlamps and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Beyond that the Ultimate versions also gets all-wheel drive, leather seats, powered/heated/vented front seats, sun roof, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a full-size spare tyre. The Ultimate 2-Tone gets the two-tone colour package.

Safety gear includes seven airbags, AEB and forward collision warning (FCW). The Tivoli does not have an ANCAP rating because it has not been tested here yet.

Every Tivoli has a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, seven years’ roadside assistance and a seven-year service-price plan.

Read the full 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli review

Ssangyong Tivoli 2019: Elx

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 1.6L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 5.5L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $11,660 - $15,510
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Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

Raised by dingoes and, later, nuns, Marcus Craft (aka ‘Crafty’) had his first taste of adventure as a cheeky toddler on family 4WD trips to secret fishing spots near Bundaberg, Queensland. He has since worked as a journalist for more than 20 years in Australia, United Kingdom and South Africa and has been an automotive journalist for 18 years. Crafty has written stories and edited for a huge variety of publications – printed and online – around the world. In Australia he has featured in CarsGuide, The Daily Mercury, 4X4 Australia, Overlander 4WD, Men’s Health Australia, Australian Geographic Adventure, and The Illawarra Flame. United Kingdom contributions included The Times, The News of the World, The Guardian, and The Observer. South Africa extended to Cape Argus, Cape Times, and Men’s Health South Africa. Crafty has driven and camped throughout much of Australia – for work and play – and is an award-winning journalist as one of the country’s most respected vehicle reviewers and off-road adventure travel writers. Expertise Off-roading Camping Aftermarket equipment Awards 2026 Newspress Australia Off-road Journalist of the Year Education Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) | University of Southern Queensland Featured Publications CarsGuide The Daily Mercury 4X4 Australia Overlander 4WD Men’s Health Australia Australian Geographic Adventure The Illawarra Flame The Times The News of the World The Guardian The Observer Cape Argus Cape Times Men’s Health South Africa
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