Suzuki S-Cross vs Ssangyong Tivoli XLV

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Suzuki S-Cross
Suzuki S-Cross

$25,980 - $41,990

2024 price

Ssangyong Tivoli XLV
Ssangyong Tivoli XLV

2018 price

Summary

2024 Suzuki S-Cross
2018 Ssangyong Tivoli XLV
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.4L

Diesel Turbo 4, 1.6L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
6.2L/100km (combined)

6.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • High prices
  • Dated design
  • Needs 95 RON premium unleaded

  • No petrol will mean few buyers
  • Full specs to be confirmed
  • Four-star safety (Euro NCAP)
2024 Suzuki S-Cross Summary

Would you consider a European-made small SUV with a terrific turbo engine from one of our all-time favourite hot hatches, a reliable torque-converter auto, ample room for five plus luggage, and all from under $40K?

You’d be at the very least a bit curious, right?

Behold the latest Suzuki S-Cross! Okay. It’s been around the sun nearly a dozen times. And you can clock its age in a couple of key areas.

But this crossover from the class of 2013 is not even close to being the oldest-in-show (stand up, Mitsubishi ASX). And, as our testing revealed, the S-Cross can still teach far newer rivals like the Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, Haval Jolion and Subaru Crosstrek a thing or two.

Because thoughtful design is timeless. Time, then, to crack open the S-Cross.

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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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2024 Suzuki S-Cross 2018 Ssangyong Tivoli XLV

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