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Used SsangYong XLV I: the buying guide

SUV · 2016–2023 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 13 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
not rated
No documented fault
Estimated monthly cost
€349/month
Indicative prices
€7,000 – €16,000

1 known fault

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SsangYong XLV I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Lengthened version of the Tivoli with a 720-litre boot, but Euro NCAP gives it only 3 stars (4 with the safety pack). The 1.6 diesels have been subject to recalls for fuel leaks: check with a dealer that they have been carried out. Little long-term reliability data exists.

Reliability
not rated
Indicative prices
€7,000 – €16,000
Monthly cost
€349
Euro NCAP
3/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.6 e-XDi 115 manuelle, 1.5 T-GDi 163 manuelle.

  • 1.6 e-XDi 115 manuelle

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 115 hp · 4.7 L/100 km · 121 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2

    1.6 Euro 6 diesel of 115 hp and 300 Nm, the only engine at the British launch. Affected by the fuel supply line recalls.

  • 1.6 e-XDi 115 automatique

    Diesel · Automatic · 115 hp · Crit'Air 2

    Same diesel with a 6-speed Aisin automatic gearbox; 4x4 offered according to the 2017 press kit.

  • 1.5 T-GDi 163 manuelle

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Manual · 163 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.5 turbo petrol of 163 hp and 280 Nm from the Tivoli Grand (front-wheel drive only), 6-speed manual gearbox.

  • 1.5 T-GDi 163 automatique

    Petrol · Automatic · 163 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Same petrol engine with a 6-speed Aisin automatic gearbox, optional.

Market prices

€7,000 – €16,000

Indicative range: 2017 to 2020, 42,000 to 210,000 km, online listings from private and dealer sellers aggregated by LeParking.

Collected on 13 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Fuel leak (diesel supply line)

Manufacturer recall

Documented recalls on the 1.6 diesel: micro-cracks can appear on the fuel supply line, with a risk of leaks and then fire (XLV, Tivoli and D16DTF Korando built between July 2015 and June 2020 according to Car-Recalls.eu; Australian recall of 2020 for the 2015-2020 Tivoli and Tivoli XLV). A separate 2019 recall concerns 2015-2018 XLV cars: the wiring may interfere with the line and damage it. Repair is free at a dealership; check by VIN.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
1.6 e-XDi 115 manuelle, 1.6 e-XDi 115 automatique
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “SsangYong XLV”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€127
Insurance€80
Maintenance€27
Depreciation€115
Total per month€349

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
  • Insurance: average for a closely related model (other generation or same platform).
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (diesel)€127

1.6 e-XDi 115 manuelle version: combined consumption of 4.7 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

4.7 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €127

Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€80

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€27

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€115

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Have the serial number checked at a SsangYong dealer: have the fuel line recalls (2019 and 2020-2021) been carried out?
  • Diesel: visually inspect the fuel line area and look for any smell or trace of diesel.
  • Check whether the car has the safety pack (autonomous emergency braking), rated 4 stars at Euro NCAP versus 3 without.
  • Test the gearbox (manual or Aisin automatic) cold and warm.
  • Check the service book and the remaining warranty period with the network.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have the fuel leak recalls been carried out? Do you have proof?
  • Is the car fitted with the safety pack with autonomous emergency braking?
  • Has the servicing been followed within the SsangYong network?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Dacia Duster

II · 2018–2024

Buy with care
Price
€11,700 – €20,500
Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Kia Stonic

I · since 2017

Good choice, check first
Price
€10,300 – €19,900
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Hyundai Kona

I · 2017–2023

Good choice, check first
Price
€13,645 – €19,490
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric

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Peugeot 2008

II · since 2019

Buy with care
Price
€9,500 – €22,000
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the SsangYong XLV I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the boot capacity of the SsangYong XLV?

720 litres, with a length 238 mm longer than the Tivoli (Tunisian launch, Automobile.tn). The Tivoli Grand also announces 720 to 1,440 litres (Moniteur Automobile).

What Euro NCAP rating does the SsangYong XLV have?

3 stars in 2016 without the safety pack, 4 stars with the pack (autonomous emergency braking), according to Euro NCAP; these results are based on tests of the Tivoli, from which the XLV differs only by its extended rear.

Has the SsangYong XLV been subject to recalls?

Yes, two European recalls for fuel leak risk, in 2019 (wiring and line interference) and 2021 (micro-cracks), according to Car-Recalls.eu.

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