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SsanYong, the Korean SUV specialist with a weird name, is in the process of relaunching the brand, and the newly released Tivoli is the first model of this planned offensive.
But the Tivoli is a small crossover that even though offers a four-wheel drive system as an option, will most likely sell predominantly in its front-wheel drive form. And we're not saying that's a bad thing, just implying there's room for more.
And more we shall get, in the for of the XLV Air concept that is said to preview a longer Tivoli. We're just guessing here, but wouldn't an actual longer Tivoli have done a better job at previewing a longer Tivoli? Just saying...
That would have been too boring. Since we all know what the new Tivoli crossover looks like (hell, we've even driven it), we can also stretch our imagination to make out a longer wheelbase version for it. And while the XLV Air does have a lot of Tivoli's style, it's still pretty easy to discard some of its features as "concept stuff".
But anyone can spot them and cast them aside while concentrating on what really matters. Things like the rear end of the longer Tivoli, which, except for the lower part, looks like the real deal.
The XLV Air concept also has some stylish features that could go very well with an imaginary hotter version of the SsangYong model. Those bigger air intakes and the aggressive front and rear bumpers would go very well with a more potent engine, should the Korean manufacturer ever decide the time was right for such a move. Those bright color accents help as well.
One thing is clear: we will have a larger Tivoli sooner rather than later, as several previous spyshots can prove. SsangYong have announced they will be pumping out a new model per year until 2020 to renew their lineup, and this longer Tivoli seems to be next.
While there's still a long way ahead, SsangYong is seemingly walking in Kia's footsteps on its way to becoming one of the important players on the main global markets. It will be interesting to see if there is still room for one more mainstream Korean manufacturer in this world.
And more we shall get, in the for of the XLV Air concept that is said to preview a longer Tivoli. We're just guessing here, but wouldn't an actual longer Tivoli have done a better job at previewing a longer Tivoli? Just saying...
That would have been too boring. Since we all know what the new Tivoli crossover looks like (hell, we've even driven it), we can also stretch our imagination to make out a longer wheelbase version for it. And while the XLV Air does have a lot of Tivoli's style, it's still pretty easy to discard some of its features as "concept stuff".
But anyone can spot them and cast them aside while concentrating on what really matters. Things like the rear end of the longer Tivoli, which, except for the lower part, looks like the real deal.
The XLV Air concept also has some stylish features that could go very well with an imaginary hotter version of the SsangYong model. Those bigger air intakes and the aggressive front and rear bumpers would go very well with a more potent engine, should the Korean manufacturer ever decide the time was right for such a move. Those bright color accents help as well.
One thing is clear: we will have a larger Tivoli sooner rather than later, as several previous spyshots can prove. SsangYong have announced they will be pumping out a new model per year until 2020 to renew their lineup, and this longer Tivoli seems to be next.
While there's still a long way ahead, SsangYong is seemingly walking in Kia's footsteps on its way to becoming one of the important players on the main global markets. It will be interesting to see if there is still room for one more mainstream Korean manufacturer in this world.
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