SsangYong XLV Air Concept

The SsangYong XLV-Air Concept previews a seven-seat Tivoli

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SsangYong will introduce two new concepts at the upcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show. Both the XAV-Adventure and the XLV-Air will be based on the Tivoli platform. While the XLV-Air previews the production version of the elongated Tivoli with 7 seats, the XAV-Adventure is an exercise in how bad-ass SsangYong can get if given the chance.

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We’d be more interested in the XLV-Air, as its precursor, the 7 seater Tivoli, could be India bound, courtesy Mahindra. Compared to the current Tivoli, the elongated wheelbase and longer rear overhang lets it accommodate a third row of seats, thus increasing practicality. Like the Tivoli, its stretched cousin will be powered by a choice of 1.6-liter petrol or 1.6-liter diesel engines mated to 6-speed automatic or manual transmissions, and two- or four-wheel drive.

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As for the XAV-Adventure, SsangYong says it’s a reinterpretation of the Korando with a “masculine and modern touch.” Primarily targeted at the youth, the XAV looks butch, and according to SsangYong is an “authentic SUV”.

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Alongside the two concepts, SsangYong will also preview the diesel Tivoli, which is powered by a 1.6-liter Euro 6 engine that produces 113hp @ 3,400 and 4,000rpm and 300Nm of torque @ 1,500-2,500rpm. The engine can be mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission, along with a 4WD system.

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