The interior of the XLV is not quite as distinctive as the outside, but it’s still a pleasant place to spend time. The layout is nice and smart, with SsangYong following the lead of fellow Korean brands Hyundai and Kia in providing lots of easy-to-use, chunky controls for the major functions, and a decent touch-screen in the centre console. A few of the menus on this screen are hard to fathom, and not as user-friendly as rival systems, but sat-nav and a reversing camera are both standard.

Build quality generally is very good, with robust fit and finish throughout, and although some of the plastics look and feel a little below par in a few areas, every model comes with a set of comfortable and supportive heated leather seats. The driving position is good, with lots of room to stretch out in all directions, and plenty of room for adjustment. Because you're sat very upright, all-round and rear visibility are still excellent, even though the XLV is a fair bit longer than the standard Tivoli.