SsangYong Tivoli ELX diesel 2015 - pictures

Slotting into the compact crossover class alongside the Nissan Juke the Tivoli offers an eye-catching design, though slightly less extrovert than the Nissan.

The Tivoli has a huge kit list and even the entry level model comes with LED running lights and taillights, and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Surprisingly for a budget manufacturer, the interior is decent quality and uses good materials, with scratchy plastic only used on out-of-sight areas.

The Tivoli has one of the biggest cabins in the class and there's room for a six-foot passenger to sit behind a similarly sized driver.

The boot is a good size too, but despite the long equipment list you have to pay extra for an adjustable floor.

We found the petrol version of the Tivoli sluggish - but the diesel tested here is much more urgent and makes for an easier drive.

The diesel engine offers good economy and CO2 figures of 65.7mpg and 113g/km.

The Tivoli is an uninspiring but easy drive.

The six-speed manual gearbox is accurate and the optional six-speed auto is smooth.

Residuals are a shady subject with a relatively unknown manufacturer such as SsangYong.