SsangYong Motors U.K. has introduced the new 20-model year SsangYong Tivoli into the U.K. market.

The Tivoli facelift boasts new exterior front styling, and the space and capabilities of a traditional SUV and features a whole range of enhancements to the outgoing model.

It pairs a new stylish exterior and interior design with advanced safety and infotainment technologies, as well as efficient new powertrains complying with future emission standards. All wrapped up with a comprehensive and market-leading seven-year/240,000km warranty.

The new Tivoli has a choice of brand new 1.2 GDi-T and 1.5 GDi-T litre direct injection and turbo charged petrol engines or an uprated 1.6-litre diesel engine compliant with the latest Euro 6D emission standards.

Drawing on considerable knowledge of petrol engines, the new three-cylinder 1.2 litre GDi-Turbo engine is aimed at delivering a powerful yet eco-friendly, quiet and refined driving experience, and is combined with a six-speed manual transmission. The 1.2-litre engine output is 126bhp at 5,000rpm and 230Nm of torque at 1,750rpm to 3,500rpm.

SsangYong's 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine boasts a robust performance of a maximum output of 161bhp at 5,500rpm and maximum torque of 280Nm of torque at 1,500rpm to 4,000rpm with automatic transmission. Also, a double carbon accumulation prevention valve system has been applied to increase reliability. The Tivoli's uprated 1.6 diesel engine performs with a maximum output of 134bhp at 4,000rpm with a maximum torque of 324Nm at 1,500rpm to 2,500rpm with automatic transmission.

The new Tivoli has a four-Star NCAP safety rating. It's built on a high-strength construction and features a comprehensive suite of the latest electronic safety aids. An increased level of Active Safety has been applied to new Tivoli that helps prevent accidents and utilises class-leading technologies to provide greater safety.

All trim levels have a minimum of six airbags and electronic safety features including Front Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition amongst others.

New Tivoli Ultimate features an LCD smart instrument cluster. It's a 10.25-inch high resolution LCD instrument cluster, which provides driving information in a style to suite consumer style and taste.

There is a choice of a bold digital screen with bright red graphics or a sophisticated analogue style format, the cluster provides the whole range of data, giving the means adjust safety, comfort and technological features, ranging from the sensitivity of Tivoli's automatic braking system to the choice of welcome chime when turning on the ignition. Each trim level features DAB+ for the clearest of sounds and use Bluetooth technology to connect to phone and to stream music.