Korean Car Brand SsangYong is optimistic that the company will continue to increase its sales with the steady performance of their compact SUVs—the Tivoli Premium Sport and diesel-fed XLV—in the country.
Started its operation in 2016, the company reported a robust 140-percent growth in the market last year, despite of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) implemented by the government.
In an exclusive media round table with David “Dave Mac” Macasadia, Managing Director of SsangYong Berjaya Motor Philippines, “We are proud to announce the new for 2018 lineup of SsangYong vehicles. t makes us happy to be able to bring to the public such a range of stylish, yet practical, vehicles which complement not only their active lifestyles but also the reality of daily living.”
The humble executive of SsangYong explained that “SsangYong vehicles represent the wise choice among the myriad of offerings from our competitors. Proudly made in South Korea, our lineup not only offers style but also substance with true usability and reliability minus the penalties of expensive maintenance.”
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2018
During the round table meeting, Cherrey Lou Villaester, Marketing and PR Manager of SsangYong Berjaya Motor Philippines, introduces their latest products in 2018—the Tivoli Premium Sport and the updated XLV. Both received minor design improvements to satisfy Filipino motorists.
According to SsangYong, the Tivoli Premium Sport, which is equipped with 1.6-liter gasoline engine, remains to be the brand’s leading nameplate for 2018.
The new variant continues with its youthful look with a more refined bumper design along with a bolder fog lamp layout. In addition, a brighter silver hue has been applied to its 18-inch machine-finished wheels and two-tone body color finish giving the car a larger than life appearance.
The biggest change is the interior trim with new brown leather accents strapped on steering wheel, seats, and side doors. Moreover, the Tivoli Premium Sport’s leather seats are now equipped with an all-new cooling function.
Meanwhile, the 2018 Tivoli XLV draw a short minor changes in the interior control function. Control buttons now find their way on the steering wheel for easier operation of infotainment functions. This also improves driving safety by allowing the driver to keep his eyes on the road and his hands on the steering wheel while driving.
As per engine, the XLV stays with a torquey 1.6-liter Turbo Diesel that possess a cleaner and efficient Euro-4 rating. On record, the Tivoli XLV consumed at 22.35 kilometer per liter during the recently concluded fuel economy drive organized by Petron.
To enjoy customer satisfaction, SsangYong is giving a FREE Preventive Maintenance Service for 3 years, or 60,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. Standard is the extended 5-year warranty coverage for all brand new SsangYong models.
“The brand lives up to its promise to deliver total customer satisfaction by ensuring top-level service and providing free PMS for three years,” explained Macasadia. “We have also extended our product’s warranty coverage from two to five years and this innovation, which we undertook in 2017, has made owning a SsangYong vehicle a truly satisfying experience.”
Both Tivoli Premium Sport and XLV variants are now equipped with a proper spare tire which replaces the tire repair kit from earlier releases.
The Tivoli Premium Sport is priced at 1,160,000 while the Tivoli XLV Diesel at P1,180,000 for the 4×2 variant. The Korean manufacturer also discloses the arrival of its much-anticipated pickup Musso before the upcoming Philippine International Motor Show in September.