Rendering image of Ssangyong Motor’s Tivoli to be rolled out in January (image: Ssangyong Motor)
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A photo of a vehicle thought to be Ssangyong Motor’s new Tivoli compact SUV is making rounds on the Internet. The Tivoli will be officially rolled out in mid-January next year.
On December 9, on an online bulletin for auto-lovers, a photo of the rear of an SUV that clearly shows the English spelling of “Tivoli” was posted. Tivoli is the name of Ssangyong’s new crossover developed under the project name X100.
Tivoli, an ancient town near Rome, is loved by tourists from the world over for its cultural heritage and natural beauty, including the Villa d’Este, a World Heritage Site. It is also the name of an amusement park and garden in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Ssangyong Motor, which disclosed rendered images of the new SUV at the end of last month, said, “The exterior of Tivoli stresses a modern urban silhouette with rhythmic motion, based on its ‘Nature-born 3Motion’ design philosophy.”
A photo thought to be Ssangyong Motor’s new Tivoli compact SUV was posted on an Internet site.
The company added, “The stylish interior design will satisfy drivers with the best interior quality in its class, along with smart and practical use of space, allowing them to use mobile electronic devices easily in the roomy interior.”
Ssangyong will launch a gasoline engine version in January, and add diesel engine and four-wheel drive models later. The standard model features a 6-speed automatic transmission, while a 6-speed manual transmission will be available as an option. Other details are expected to be released at the vehicle’s official launch.
The South Korean unit of Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra plans to compete with other vehicles in the same class by offering high quality at a competitive price.
By John Choi (johnchoi@koreabizwire.com)
