Ssangyong Tivoli XLV vs Jaguar E-Pace
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Ssangyong Tivoli XLV

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2018 price

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Jaguar E-Pace

$19,999 - $37,880

2020 price

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Summary

2018 Ssangyong Tivoli XLV

2020 Jaguar E-Pace

By Matt Campbell

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 1.6L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

6.3L/100km (combined)

6.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Roomy back seat
Big boot
Diesel-AWD drivetrain a point of difference

Value
Practicality
Safety

Dislikes

No petrol will mean few buyers
Full specs to be confirmed
Four-star safety (Euro NCAP)

Relative thirst
So-so warranty
Steering’s modest road feel

2018 Ssangyong Tivoli XLV Summary

The SsangYong Tivoli XLV is about as unknown to Australian customers as cheeseburgers are to the tribespeople of the Amazon.

That is to say, if I asked your opinion of the SsangYong Tivoli XLV, you’d probably have no idea what I was on about. You may be unsure of its origins, unclear of its intentions, and generally baffled by the concept of it. The Amazonians may well feel the same way about burgers.

However, if Korean SUV specialist SsangYong has its way, the Tivoli XLV will become as hip and desirable, as Instagrammable and indulgent as the most clickable cheeseburgers out there. Geez, I’m hungry.

The Tivoli XLV is essentially a longer, taller version of the shorter, lower Tivoli, which is also coming to Australia. It keeps the Tivoli part of the name because it’s largely very similar, but the XLV has some points of difference: it’s all-wheel drive only, it’s diesel only, and it’s clearly one of the most practical small SUVs in the class.

What does XLV stand for? According to SsangYong, the acronym represents “eXciting smart Lifestyle Vehicle”.

Scratch that. Think of it as the 'eXtra Large Version' of the brand’s smallest vehicle, and you’ll be most of the way to understanding just what this big small SUV is all about.

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2020 Jaguar E-Pace Summary

Jaguar raised more than a few eyebrows in 2016 when it entered the rapidly expanding world of premium SUVs with the mid-size F-Pace. And the product development boffins at Coventry HQ liked it so much they cooked up another one.

The compact E-Pace (and subsequent electric I-Pace) has re-positioned the brand from luxury sedans, wagons, and performance sports cars, to all that with SUVs now leading the brand and product charge.

The F-Pace is a beautifully composed five-seater. Does this smaller E-Pace package deliver even more good things?

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Deep dive comparison

2018 Ssangyong Tivoli XLV 2020 Jaguar E-Pace

Verdict

Depending on the pricing and specifications, the SsangYong Tivoli XLV might well offer an interesting alternative to the mainstream small SUV crowd. The safety score is a bit of a deterrent, but that may not rule it out for all buyers.

It’s almost like this is a provisional review, because we simply don’t know much about the brand’s strategy ahead of the local range rollout in November.

One thing’s for sure: just like a cheeseburger or any good laboured pun, we can’t wait to get our hands on some of the finer details from SsangYong Australia.

Verdict

The Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag P250 is a compact, polished premium SUV package. Good value, super safe and spacious, it combines brilliant practicality with comfort and healthy performance. It’s a little thirsty, there are some relatively minor dynamic niggles, and Jaguar’s ownership package needs to lift its game. But for those who don’t have a lot of room to spare, yet don’t want to skimp on the luxury experience, it’s a compelling option in a highly competitive category.

Ssangyong Tivoli XLV vs Jaguar E-Pace What's the difference?

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Ssangyong Tivoli XLV vs Jaguar E-Pace
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