The SsangYong Tivoli 1.6-litre SE has been named as the cheapest diesel SUV to run following analysis by automotive data experts Cap HPI.

The study looked at the total cost of ownership (TCO) over the first three years.

It took into account servicing and fuel as well as other motoring costs, and the Tivoli SE came top as the best performing diesel SUV, with a cost of £11,583.50 (£321.76 per month).

Paul Williams, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK, said: “The SsangYong Tivoli is one of the best-value cars you can buy, and this endorsement of the SE diesel being the best performing diesel SUV from such a respected organisation as Cap HPI firmly underlines that.”