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SsangYong Tivoli vs Suzuki Vitara - pictures

by: Auto Express team
20 Aug 2015
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  • SsangYong Tivoli vs Suzuki Vitara

    SsangYong has turned its back on its budget roots and wants a piece of the action in the booming crossover market. Can its new Tivoli make a splash and take down the new Suzuki Vitara? We find out in this test.

  • SsangYong Tivoli - front tracking

    The Tivoli tested here is the 1.6-litre petrol EX model. It comes in at a reasonable £14,600 and produces 126bhp. 

  • SsangYong Tivoli - rear tracking

    On the road, the car feels quite sluggish and the engine makes itself known to those inside. It isn't as comfortable, either, thanks to a firm suspension setup.

  • SsangYong Tivoli - interior

    The Tivoli comes loaded with kit, including air-con, but the material quality could be better. 

  • SsangYong Tivoli - interior detail

    Electronic all-wheel drive is available on diesel Tivolis. 

  • SsangYong Tivoli - rear seats

    Rear seats are roomy, but they don't fold flat if you want to expand the boot capacity.

  • SsangYong Tivoli - boot

    With the rear seats in place the Tivoli offers up 423 litres of boot space, but the load lip is awkwardly shaped. 

  • SsangYong Tivoli - front cornering

    The steering could be more responsive through the bends, but grip in dry conditions is reasonable. 

  • SsangYong Tivoli - wheel

    All Tivoli models get alloy wheels as standard, and they sit well within the car's aggressive arches.

  • SsangYong Tivoli - badge

    There's no denying the Tivoli's showroom appeal when prices start at just £12,950 - with this including plenty of kit, the option of four-wheel drive and a 5-yer warranty. 

  • SsangYong Tivoli - front static

    Top-spec ELX models can be specified with the £400 Styling Pack, which includes 18-inch alloys and a contrasting roof; or the £350 Red Pack, adding red finishes for the leather seat trim and dash, plus ambient cabin lighting.

  • SsangYong Tivoli - rear static

    It's clear that SsangYong has noticed the trend for fashionable crossovers, but there are so many different design touches on the Tivoli that it can look a little incoherent to some. 

  • SsangYong Tivoli vs Suzuki Vitara

    The Tivoli's design is certainly bold but hardly attractive, whereas Suzuki offers buyers the chance to specify contrasting roof colours and trim inserts.

  • Suzuki Vitara - front tracking

    The Suzuki Vitara has abandoned its rugged off-road roots and been transformed into a fun-to-drive and great value compact crossover. Here we test it in SZ4 trim, powered by a 1.7-litre petrol engine producing 118bhp.

  • Suzuki Vitara - rear tracking

    In terms of driving dynamics, the Vitara has the Tivoli easily beaten. The engine's crisp throttle response and eager nature makes it feel more lively than the SsangYong, plus it emits a sporty growl when you put your foot down. 

  • Suzuki Vitara - interior

    The simple interior looks appealing with gloss black trim and a soft leather steering wheel, but quality can't match that of some of its more expensive rivals. The retro analogue clock on the top of the dash looks the part. 

  • Suzuki Vitara - dials

    The dials are easy to read in the Vitara.

  • Suzuki Vitara - sat-nav screen

    The interior is robustly built, but it looks quite cheap in places. You can specify contrasting trim inserts for the dash and air vent surrounds if you want to personalise it more. 

  • Suzuki Vitara - rear seats

    Rear seats offer plenty of head and legroom for passengers and access is easy thanks to doors that open nice and wide. 

  • Suzuki Vitara - boot

    The 375-litre boot trails the Tivoli's, but it's better shaped and features a neat false floor that creates a flat load lip. 

  • Suzuki Vitara - boot

    With the rear seats folded, there's 710 litres of space on offer and there are handy storage bins set into the sides of the load area.

  • Suzuki Vitara - front cornering

    The Vitara delivers agile handling, despite its tall body. Head down a twisty back road and you'll feel the spirit of the agile Swift supermini in the handling. It makes the Suzuki a surprisingly entertaining companion.

  • Suzuki Vitara - front static

    It's not the most exciting car to look at, but the Vitara has some neat design touches like LED running lights eye-catching character lines running down the flanks. 

  • Suzuki Vitara - rear static

    If you want the car to stand out further, you can add Urban or Rugged styling packs and contrasting roof colours. 

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