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SsangYong’s XAVL 7-Seat SUV concept headed for Geneva

SsangYong has revealed a new concept car that will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show next […]

SsangYong’s XAVL 7-Seat SUV concept headed for Geneva
SsangYong’s XAVL 7-Seat SUV concept headed for Geneva — photographed for Leisure Wheels

SsangYong has revealed a new concept car that will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

The SsangYong XAVL (eXciting Authentic Vehicle Long) – that must be one of the most bizarre acronyms yet – is a concept that builds on the XAV study that was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2015.

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The exterior has sharp angular lines, while inside has a futuristic, minimalist layout with the infotainment system taking center stage.

The automaker says that the new XAVL carries a suite of safety aids for pedestrians, driver and passengers, and takes power from “both petrol and new clean-burning diesel engines”.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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