You have a beautiful car Joseph. Personally I would have absolutely no problem in purchasing any Korean vehicle such is their quality and reliability. My experience is with Kia and their Peter Schreyer designs. The products are top notch and the dealers have such confidence in them. Warranty bombproof, no quibbling or explanation required. In the 7 years we needed rear brake calipers in year 1 and a modified air intake in year 6. All work carried out and guaranteed without charge and car washed. The calipers were a new part on a new model so took 10 days to arrive and a hire car was provided until the job was complete. Excellent.
Yes, we do like it, sir! All three Korean brands sold in this country have a good reputation overall for reliability and very long warranties. I have sourced a number of Kias for a client (one just this month), and they always seem to go down well. They seem to have user-friendly interiors, good build quality and offer very good value secondhand too. So far, I cannot really complain about the quality or the service we have had with our Tivoli so far at all.
I covered the C300 Korando on the channel back in August, I also wanted to do the C200 (such as the one you have), but we were limited to only three cars during that particularly filming session. I saw an early 2019 C200 Ultimate at a dealer in the New Forest eighteen months ago, and was really impressed with the value and equipment levels. Glad to hear that yours has been excellent too!
This is quite a nice vehicle! I'm just curious to know if this is the same size as the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka? Darker tint rear windows and rear windscreen are invaluable in summer. Lots of adjustments on the stalks, and lots of standard equipment! COOLED seats are somewhat of a gimmick; tried them on a GM vehicle, they did not blow cool air at all. Heated steering wheel, as you stated, is invaluable! Very glad to hear that it is very reliable and only needs regular maintenance like oil changes and filter replacements, plus wiper blades (usual maintenance items). Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
Thanks ever so much indeed! Yes, it is about the same size as a Vauxhall Mokka, but it is a much better car in my opinion. Yes, the window tinting is good, but it does make filming inside a bit challenging sometimes. The ventilated seats on the C300 SsangYong Korando certainly weren't a gimmick, though, Mr Franks absolutely loved them. Yes, the Tivolis generally are quite reliable, I think, we are not intending to do any more than routine maintenance on it. Happy New Year!
Yes, very easy to work on indeed, especially the oil filter! Will be getting it serviced at Mr Coleman's uncle's garage using genuine SsangYong parts and correct procedures to preserve the warranty.
I've always avoided keyless entry / engine start buttons. I've heard it can fail and also make cars easier to nick. I'm old school and like to put a key in the ignition. That said, I'm no expert at all and have no personal experience, so maybe I'm wrong.
This is our second car with keyless entry, and the system in the SsangYong is a lot better than the one in our old Seat Toledo. I certainly wouldn't say it is an essential feature, and it causes the battery in the keyfob to go flat faster than normal remote central locking, but it is just something we have to get used to in modern cars, sadly...
I hope SsangYong do survive as they seem to produce some very good cars and I bet if the Tivoli had a different makers badge on it they would sell probably 10 times as many. People in the market for one of these types of car could really be missing out by sticking with the more mainstream makes.
Yes sir! Let us believe that they will survive and that come out stronger. You are right, half the problem is brand recognition and the small dealer network, but they have a very loyal fanbase, and offer a very long warranty. Mr Coleman's uncle will be poised to give her a service in around 3,500 miles with genuine SsangYong parts to preserve that warranty!
Not sure I know what Vauxhall it looks like, but I have no doubt that you are right! Yes, an excellent warranty, one of the main selling points of the car.
I really hope it's a happy ending for Ssang Yong. They seem to be building some really good cars with very good manufacturer backup and they deserve success.
Thanks ever so much indeed, Alan! Yes, we do hope that SsangYong do make it and come back better than ever. They are indeed making some lovely cars and I am pleased to own one of them.
Great vid again Mr Lloyd, yes, it would be a great shame if SSangyong folded, that Tivoli looks a nice car, the looks of their cars have got better over the years from the days of the early “Musso’s” Great price range in comparison to manufacturers of similar vehicles and that engine bay looks easy to work around compared to other cars where all you see is a big engine cover and not much else. I think People in the uk and America are quite “badge” and image conscious and there’s a fair amount of distrust in cars makes that people are not familiar with, but if people thought outside the box for a bit then company’s like SSangyong will have a better chance worldwide.
Thank you, sir! Yes, the value for money with a Tivoli is generally brilliant. We are hoping that there will be better news about SsangYong soon. The Tivoli is relatively easy to work on for a modern car and they really are a bit of a hidden gem. In our crazy market which seems to think that you can have a premium car that is also mainstream in that it outsells things which are considered to be "normal", SsangYongs just don't have the same cachet, unfortunately.
I have difficulty trusting Ssangyongs boot capacity as the XLV give over 700 litres but that's floor to roof capacity compared to most figures of floor to cargo blind
@@lloydvehicleconsulting when I saw the figures I raced to my local car supermarket and was very disappointed to see a bootspace not much bigger than my Insignia. If the Insignia is good enough for the Police and minicab drivers up and down the land then it's good enough for me. The XLV is certainly on the back burner if I do find myself in the market though
@@johnedwards3198 , yes, the Seat Toledo we used to have had exactly the same useable space as an XLV, which is 550 litres. Only things like the Skoda Octavia and Superb are bigger, actually. I would certainly recommend one still if you are in the market for a new car, but that may not be necessary for a while, of course!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting I'd love an Octavia VRS (with the banned fuel sorry) especially an estate but my Insignia costs next to nothing to run and for the cost of a decent lowish mileage example I could get a very good XLV or Peugeot 308SW with lots of money to spare. Alas I'll stick to my Dad-Cab and save all that money
@@johnedwards3198 , indeed, we had better not give too much space to the Forbidden Fuel on this channel. May as well stick with what you have and save money, sir...
Lovely car, thanks for the walk around. No stop start!! aren't you lucky? never quite understood the benefits and lots of people who drive low miles, as I do these days, it usually doesn't operate anyway. Nice diamond cut alloys and plenty bells and whistles, very nice. Happy new year to you and yours.
Thanks ever so much indeed! Happy New Year to you as well. I do like having stop start (although Mr Coleman and virtually everyone else on the channel hates it), both our previous cars did. Oh yes, lots of equipment and the wheels certainly help the styling, firm ride aside.
You have a beautiful car Joseph. Personally I would have absolutely no problem in purchasing any Korean vehicle such is their quality and reliability. My experience is with Kia and their Peter Schreyer designs. The products are top notch and the dealers have such confidence in them. Warranty bombproof, no quibbling or explanation required. In the 7 years we needed rear brake calipers in year 1 and a modified air intake in year 6. All work carried out and guaranteed without charge and car washed. The calipers were a new part on a new model so took 10 days to arrive and a hire car was provided until the job was complete. Excellent.
Yes, we do like it, sir! All three Korean brands sold in this country have a good reputation overall for reliability and very long warranties. I have sourced a number of Kias for a client (one just this month), and they always seem to go down well. They seem to have user-friendly interiors, good build quality and offer very good value secondhand too. So far, I cannot really complain about the quality or the service we have had with our Tivoli so far at all.
Ssangyong are nice, in the summer we bought a 2014 Ssangyong korando, it's been great all its needed was some new tyres, very impressed with it.
I covered the C300 Korando on the channel back in August, I also wanted to do the C200 (such as the one you have), but we were limited to only three cars during that particularly filming session. I saw an early 2019 C200 Ultimate at a dealer in the New Forest eighteen months ago, and was really impressed with the value and equipment levels. Glad to hear that yours has been excellent too!
This is quite a nice vehicle!
I'm just curious to know if this is the same size as the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka?
Darker tint rear windows and rear windscreen are invaluable in summer. Lots of adjustments on the stalks, and lots of standard equipment!
COOLED seats are somewhat of a gimmick; tried them on a GM vehicle, they did not blow cool air at all. Heated steering wheel, as you stated, is invaluable!
Very glad to hear that it is very reliable and only needs regular maintenance like oil changes and filter replacements, plus wiper blades (usual maintenance items).
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
Thanks ever so much indeed! Yes, it is about the same size as a Vauxhall Mokka, but it is a much better car in my opinion. Yes, the window tinting is good, but it does make filming inside a bit challenging sometimes. The ventilated seats on the C300 SsangYong Korando certainly weren't a gimmick, though, Mr Franks absolutely loved them. Yes, the Tivolis generally are quite reliable, I think, we are not intending to do any more than routine maintenance on it. Happy New Year!
The engine bay is really big. That 1.6 engine is dwarfed in that massive engine bay. Engine looks relatively good to work on.
Yes, very easy to work on indeed, especially the oil filter! Will be getting it serviced at Mr Coleman's uncle's garage using genuine SsangYong parts and correct procedures to preserve the warranty.
I've always avoided keyless entry / engine start buttons. I've heard it can fail and also make cars easier to nick. I'm old school and like to put a key in the ignition. That said, I'm no expert at all and have no personal experience, so maybe I'm wrong.
This is our second car with keyless entry, and the system in the SsangYong is a lot better than the one in our old Seat Toledo. I certainly wouldn't say it is an essential feature, and it causes the battery in the keyfob to go flat faster than normal remote central locking, but it is just something we have to get used to in modern cars, sadly...
As expected it’s been the perfect car for you, even took you with ease I might add, through floods, great vehicle.
Yes, helped a friend move house, drove 309 miles in a day, driven through huge floods, etc. It has taken it all in its stride.
I hope SsangYong do survive as they seem to produce some very good cars and I bet if the Tivoli had a different makers badge on it they would sell probably 10 times as many. People in the market for one of these types of car could really be missing out by sticking with the more mainstream makes.
Yes sir! Let us believe that they will survive and that come out stronger. You are right, half the problem is brand recognition and the small dealer network, but they have a very loyal fanbase, and offer a very long warranty. Mr Coleman's uncle will be poised to give her a service in around 3,500 miles with genuine SsangYong parts to preserve that warranty!
Looks really like a Vauxhall inside, but looks a well put together car and a good warrenty to back it up.
Not sure I know what Vauxhall it looks like, but I have no doubt that you are right! Yes, an excellent warranty, one of the main selling points of the car.
I really hope it's a happy ending for Ssang Yong. They seem to be building some really good cars with very good manufacturer backup and they deserve success.
Thanks ever so much indeed, Alan! Yes, we do hope that SsangYong do make it and come back better than ever. They are indeed making some lovely cars and I am pleased to own one of them.
Great review!
Tivoli - Ilovit! Ha!
Yes, it has been a good car, and we do quite love it. I will avoid the pun.
Nice motor joseph , i like sangyongs its nice to drive something a bit different that stands out from the crowd 👍
Thank you, sir! Yes, it's been a very good car over the time that we have owned it.
Great vid again Mr Lloyd, yes, it would be a great shame if SSangyong folded, that Tivoli looks a nice car, the looks of their cars have got better over the years from the days of the early “Musso’s”
Great price range in comparison to manufacturers of similar vehicles and that engine bay looks easy to work around compared to other cars where all you see is a big engine cover and not much else.
I think People in the uk and America are quite “badge” and image conscious and there’s a fair amount of distrust in cars makes that people are not familiar with, but if people thought outside the box for a bit then company’s like SSangyong will have a better chance worldwide.
Thank you, sir! Yes, the value for money with a Tivoli is generally brilliant. We are hoping that there will be better news about SsangYong soon.
The Tivoli is relatively easy to work on for a modern car and they really are a bit of a hidden gem. In our crazy market which seems to think that you can have a premium car that is also mainstream in that it outsells things which are considered to be "normal", SsangYongs just don't have the same cachet, unfortunately.
I have difficulty trusting Ssangyongs boot capacity as the XLV give over 700 litres but that's floor to roof capacity compared to most figures of floor to cargo blind
Yes, the useable boot volume on the XLV is more like 550 litres. Still absolutely huge, but not quite 700 litres, is it?
@@lloydvehicleconsulting when I saw the figures I raced to my local car supermarket and was very disappointed to see a bootspace not much bigger than my Insignia. If the Insignia is good enough for the Police and minicab drivers up and down the land then it's good enough for me. The XLV is certainly on the back burner if I do find myself in the market though
@@johnedwards3198 , yes, the Seat Toledo we used to have had exactly the same useable space as an XLV, which is 550 litres. Only things like the Skoda Octavia and Superb are bigger, actually. I would certainly recommend one still if you are in the market for a new car, but that may not be necessary for a while, of course!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting I'd love an Octavia VRS (with the banned fuel sorry) especially an estate but my Insignia costs next to nothing to run and for the cost of a decent lowish mileage example I could get a very good XLV or Peugeot 308SW with lots of money to spare. Alas I'll stick to my Dad-Cab and save all that money
@@johnedwards3198 , indeed, we had better not give too much space to the Forbidden Fuel on this channel. May as well stick with what you have and save money, sir...
I like the facelifted interior better but this interior isn't bad
Yes, some people prefer the facelifted interior, but I quite like the extra randomness of this pre-facelift car.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting true
Have you done a review of the Korando?
Yes, have a look on the Tweed Jacket Reviews playlist!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting lovely. Happy new year.
@@nathanstevful , Happy New Year, sir! Next Livestream tomorrow at 8pm if you are interested...
I like the tomtom satnav
It's not bad as built in satellite navigation systems go, but Android Auto is definitely better.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Yep that's true
Lovely car, thanks for the walk around. No stop start!! aren't you lucky? never quite understood the benefits and lots of people who drive low miles, as I do these days, it usually doesn't operate anyway. Nice diamond cut alloys and plenty bells and whistles, very nice. Happy new year to you and yours.
Thanks ever so much indeed! Happy New Year to you as well. I do like having stop start (although Mr Coleman and virtually everyone else on the channel hates it), both our previous cars did. Oh yes, lots of equipment and the wheels certainly help the styling, firm ride aside.