Used SsangYong Tivoli for sale

What types of used SsangYong Tivoli cars are there?

The SsangYong Tivoli is the South Korean manufacturer’s effort at creating an affordable crossover, and it pretty much nails that brief.

It’s cheap to buy and doesn’t cost the earth to run, but you won’t have to make do without the creature comforts you’ve come to expect in a modern SUV.

You can also get a slightly bigger version, the Tivoli XLV. The front half is the same, but it benefits from a longer body and a bigger boot for extra storage space. It’s still a five-seater, just like the standard Tivoli.

Popular SsangYong Tivoli trims

In the Tivoli’s later years on sale as a SsangYong, before it became a KGM under the rebrand, many of the cheaper trim levels had been dropped to offer a high-quality cabin.

> SsangYong Tivoli Ventura - mid-spec car with keyless entry, heated seats, a heated steering wheel and a reversing camera

> SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate - this upgrade gets leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control and front parking sensors

SsangYong Tivoli history

When the Tivoli launched in 2015, it was the smallest car you could buy from SsangYong. Previously, the lineup consisted of large seven-seaters and SUVs.

> SsangYong Tivoli (2015) - a true crossover, the Tivoli was available with front- or four-wheel drive

> Facelifted SsangYong Tivoli (2019) - the usual design changes and a more efficient petrol engine, plus upgraded in-car tech

> KGM Tivoli (2023) - SsangYong rebranded in 2023, but despite some trim level changes, the Tivoli continues in its first-generation for

What features does the SsangYong Tivoli have?

The Tivoli’s time on sale has been longer than most models, so an earlier example is likely to have different equipment to a newer Tivoli for sale.

As a guide, expect mid-spec Ventura cars to have some pretty premium bits of kit, such as heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera.

You also get all the essentials, like air-con, cruise control, alloy wheels and safety features, including AEB and a lane-departure warning system.

This model also gets an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support.

Is the SsangYong Tivoli reliable?

It might not be the first brand that comes to mind when you’re looking for your next SUV or crossover, but SsangYong has an excellent reputation for reliability.

New cars were sold with a seven-year warranty, which has been reduced to five years for KGM-branded cars. Still, both are better than the industry average of three years.

How much does the SsangYong Tivoli cost to run?

You can get petrol and diesel models with front- or four-wheel drive, so fuel economy varies widely.

As a rule, expect the Tivoli to be slightly less efficient than a typical family hatchback, and more in line with other family SUVs.

Insurance groups are typically in the teens, and no more than 20, which will help keep that dreaded cost down.

Who is the SsangYong Tivoli suitable for?

If you’re after an affordable compact SUV that can deal with a bit of the muddy stuff, you may also wish to consider the Suzuki Vitara, Dacia Duster or Jeep Renegade.