SsangYong Tivoli XLV

I gotta be honest here. I have NEVER contemplated nor envisioned myself driving a Ssangyong. Be it perception, stereotyping and brand association, this brand is NOT affiliated to me the least bit. However, all this changed after my test drive. Tivoli amazed me, in more ways than one. Safety, Quietness, Performance and Space, YES Spaciousness. After the test drive, the rest is history. Eagerly waiting for my ride to be ready.

I never thought I would consider buying a car from SsangYong, but when the Tivoli was released, I was smitten from the get-go.

I love the design of it. The slender front grille and distinctive head lamps that feature daytime running lights look awesome.

The rear end of the Tivoli has a boxiness to it which I find lacking in most modern SUVs these days - other than those by Jeep but they are too expensive for my blood.

Plus, I helped a friend move house this weekend, and she told me that my Tivoli has more boot space than her Hyundai Tucson.