Ssangyong LIV-2 SUV concept debut

Ssangyong Motor Company has unveiled its next all new model - the LIV-2 large premium Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) concept - alongside a series of enhancements to the Tivoli and XLV at this year's Paris Motor Show.

The Ssangyong LIV-2 (Limitless Interface Vehicle) is a large premium SUV concept, and is the next iteration of the LIV-1 concept exhibited at the Seoul Motor Show in 2013. 

It advances the car's design language and helps communicate the concept of 'Dignified Motion'. LIV-2 is powered by either Ssangyong's 2.2-litre Euro 6 diesel engine, to achieve a powerful yet efficient performance, or its newly developed petrol 2.0-litre GDi turbo.

The interior has been designed to create a contemporary executive lounge within a luxury, chauffeur driven limousine; with copious amounts of space to work or relax in, and is equipped with a suite of advanced communication technologies.

These include an integrated communication system with three displays, Wi-Fi mirroring for devices, Apple CarPlay, and Google Android Auto enhanced connectivity for passengers' pleasure while travelling. The infotainment system is controlled via a touch control panel and offers surround sound premium quality entertainment.

The car is equipped with advanced safety equipment such as an Autonomous Emergency Braking System (AEBS), which warns the driver when an obstacle like a car or pedestrian is detected by using radar and laser scanning, as well as a camera sensor positioned at the top of the windscreen. It also features Traffic Safety Assist (TSA) and High Beam Assistance (HBA), a Lane Departure Warning System, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, and a Traffic Alert System to help protect the rear of the car when reversing out of a parking bay.

The Ssangyong Tivoli retains its stylish good looks and class-leading levels of safety and interior space, while receiving a number of enhancements for 2017. A number of safety features will be available on the new car, including Autonomous Emergency Braking System (AEBS) as standard. A Lane Departure Warning System, Lane Keeping Assist System, High Beam Assistance, and Traffic Signal Recognition will be available as options.

Improvements for both driver and passengers include a fully adjustable steering wheel for rake and reach, improved ventilation for the front seat passengers, and reclining rear seats for optimum comfort on long journeys. A new two-position base for the boot floor also provides increased load carrying practicality and flexibility.

XLV - the extended bodied multi-role SUV estate derived from the Tivoli platform - receives the same safety upgrades for 2017 as the Tivoli, with the upgrade of heated rear seats for extra passenger comfort in winter.