
It’s quite endearing when you discover that a car is more than just good looks. Case in point: SsangYong Philippines’ subcompact crossover. As I’ve found out in my general review of the 2019 Tivoli Premium Sport, the brand deliberately specced the car with tons of practical and totally usable tech features to please the taste of techie car buyers. Even better, it also comes with just enough safety features to ensure the well-being of its passengers – all packaged with a sticker price of P1,160,000.
But, the list of equipment isn’t without a few quirks. Here’s a closer look at the 2019 SsangYong Tivoli’s technology and safety offering as found inside the range-topping Premium Sport variant.
Long List of Technology Features
Let’s get this out of the way: I’m not a fan of the Tivoli’s Android-powered infotainment system. The display is too soft, there’s noticeable lag when using it, and yes, there are no physical volume knob or buttons for tactile operation, except for the ones found on the steering wheel. The desire to use Apple CarPlay, which the facelifted Rodius has, just made it worse since the car doesn’t have any.
The good thing about it, though, is that Bluetooth pairing is seamless and handsfree voice calls are clear; you just have to settle with a plain screen with the Bluetooth icon and song title if you use your phone to stream music while driving. Sound quality from the speakers is fairly good as well and the display for the reverse camera is clear even at night.
Aside from these things I mentioned, the Tivoli Premium Sport ticks almost all the boxes when it comes to the list of tech features it offers. The climate control functions well, it has auto-dimming rear-view mirrors, and automatic halogen headlights work, albeit, a bit sensitive. It also has rain-sensing wipers, auto-folding side mirrors (you lock the car), one-touch lane change, and auto-lock function. The last one is my favorite as it activates even when you’re just around six feet away from the car, which leaves little room for thieves to break in.
Probably the best addition to the Tivoli Premium Sport is the cooling function for the front seats. This is quite nifty, especially when you’ve left the car basking under the sun an open parking spot. It greatly helps in dissipating the oven-like heat that the leather upholstery was subjected to.
With the Tivoli’s abundance of tech features, again, I’m still wishing for SsangYong to add cruise control to this compact crossover – something that regular highway users would appreciate.
Just Enough Safety Equipment
The long list of high-tech features inside the Tivoli has its drawback – the active and passive safety features aren’t abundant, as opposed to what other cars within the same price range offer, but it’s just enough.
It has the standard things you could see on most cars these days: dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, seatbelt reminders for front passengers, ISOFIX child seat tethers, immobilizer, security alarm, and of course, three-point seatbelts for five people.
Specifications
Engine
1.6 LFuel Type
GasolinePerformance
128 hp @ 6,000 rpmTransmission
Automatic-
Summary
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Name SsangYong Tivoli 1.6 Premium Sport AT Body Type Crossover Price ₱1,160,000 Transmission Type Automatic -
Engine
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Engine Size 1.6 L Displacement 1,597 cc Number of Cylinders 4 Number of Valves 16 Transmission Category 6-speed Automatic with Smart Driving Mode -
Performance
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Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Max Output (HP) 128 hp @ 6,000 rpm Max Torque (nm) 160 Nm @ 4,600 rpm Acceleration Rate n/a Top Speed n/a -
Economy & Environment
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Fuel Type Gasoline CO2 Emission n/a Fuel Capacity 47 L Fuel Consumption n/a Range n/a -
Dimensions
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Length 4,195 mm Width 1,795 mm Height 1,590 mm Wheelbase 2,600 mm Turning Circle 10.6 m Ground Clearance 167 mm Wading Depth n/a Trunk Capacity n/a Max Cargo n/a Number of Doors 5 Number of Seats 5 -
Safety & Security
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Driver's Airbag Front Passenger's Airbag Side Airbag Curtain Airbag Knee Airbag Electronic Brake Distribution ABS With Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist
Immobilizer Security Alarm Stability Control Electronic Door Locks Speed Sensing Door Locks ISOFIX Lane Departure Warning System Blind-Spot Detection System -
Features
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Cruise Control Front Parking Sensors Rear Parking Sensors Leather Upholstery Push Start Button Wheel Size 18 in Wheels Metal Type Aluminum Alloy Airconditioning System Automatic Climate Control Entertainment System 7-inch Touchscreen DVD/MP3 Player with 6 speakers Connectivity Aux, Bluetooth, USB, Mirror Link Navigation Ready Warranty 5 Years (100,000 km) Keyless Entry Roof Rack Sunroof Electric Adjustable Seats Power Steering Power Windows Power Outlet Steering Wheel Audio Control -
Technology
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Active Park Assist Hill Start Assist AWD Modes n/a Tire Pressure Monitoring Heads-up Display Power Liftgate Start-stop System
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