A new model under the KGM brand
A car manufacturer in South Korea SsangYong is much less well-known than Hyundai and Kia and has struggled for several years. After several changes of ownership and attempted restarts, Korean chemical and metallurgical company KG Mobility took over the company and renamed it KGM (KG Mobility).
Since then, the Korean manufacturer has unveiled three new concept cars that herald the revival of the brand, as well as a new SUV called the Torres. Launched in 2015 SsangYong Tivoli still continues his career, and still wore the SsangYong brand: now it is ancient history with that the second Tivoli restylingwhich now has the identity of KGM.
This restyling applies to both KGM Tivoli that its extended variation KGM Grand Tivoli : stands out a a new frontinspired by the Torres EVX and featuring more assertive styling, with a grille surrounded by a thick bar, the bottom of which incorporates an aluminum protective boot.
KGM Tivoli: new style
Outside, we also find new 18-inch aluminum wheels, while the body color palette is enriched with a new Iron Metal Gray color. KGM Tivoli and Grand Tivoli have a new instrument panel design, as well as new seat upholstery.
Technology was enriched with the arrival of a The screen is 10.25 inches for the instrument cluster, as well as a Touch screen from 8 to 9.2 inches for the infotainment system located in the center of the dashboard and compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay without wires. Depending on the version, the equipment includes automatic air conditioning, a heated steering wheel, a smart key, an induction charger for smartphones and even automatic activation of the main beam of the headlights.
Under the hood we find a gasoline turbo engine 1.5 T-GDi with a capacity of 163 horsepowerwhich is combined with a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission.
Versions traction and four-wheel drive also offered in the KGM Tivoli and Grand Tivoli catalog to allow their customers to think outside the box.
Read also:
• KG Mobility (formerly SsangYong) presents three new concepts
• SsangYong is dead, long live KGM
• Torres EVX: Here comes the new electric SUV from SsangYong
Source: Auto Plus
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