It’s safe to say that the Grandland has been a huge success for Vauxhall since its introduction in 2017.
Being the roomiest of all Vauxhall’s crossovers, this model’s combination of practicality, value and style went down well with rivals, and has made it one of the most popular models in its segment.
But it sits in a rather competitive market, and one where complacency is soon exposed. So to make sure the Grandland keeps up with rivals, Vauxhall has given it quite the makeover. Here’s what you need to know.
It drops the ‘X’ from its name
Vauxhall went through a phase of adding an ‘X’ into the name of all its high-riding models – meaning that since launch this model has been known as the Grandland X.
But as the brand aims to simplify things, it’s quite literally lost the X factor, and returns to the standard and less confusing name, following in the footsteps of both the Mokka and Crossland in adopting the new name.
It gets a stylish new look
Though the Grandland was far from being a bad-looking car, it was never one that would turn heads. We’d argue that’s changed with this new car, as it gets a far more striking face than its predecessor.
The latest extension of Vauxhall’s ‘Vizor’ design, the Grandland gets a similar design to the latest Mokka – which sees the Vauxhall badge and headlights all wrapped behind one glass panel. It’s certainly improved this SUV for the better.
Vauxhall’s latest interior design
Again, like the Grandland’s exterior, previously its interior was rather plain as well. But this latest model adopts Vauxhall’s latest ‘Pure Panel’ cockpit design, which gives the cabin both a more minimalist look and also a more modern look.
This ‘Panel’ is made up of a large 10-inch touchscreen that merges with a 12-inch digital dials system, and truly transforms the Grandland’s interior.
Raft of new safety technology
Another big advancement on this latest Grandland is the vast array of driver assistance technology now available.
For starters, it gets a new ‘Highway Integration Assist’ feature that merges adaptive cruise control with lane centering technology for semi-autonomous driving ability, though the driver must still remain in full control of the car at all times.
Vauxhall’s acclaimed IntelliLux Pixel LED headlights are also available, which are each made up of 84 LED elements that can individually switch on and off to give the driver the best view of the road possible, but without dazzling other motorists. The new Grandland is also the first Vauxhall to get ‘Night Vision’ technology, which is where an infrared camera is able to pick up heat from humans and animals ahead in the road far sooner than a driver would typically be able to spot them.
Plug-in hybrid model available
The Grandland X was the Vauxhall that helped to reintroduce plug-in hybrids to the brand’s range as part of a big electrified offensive, and it continues to impress with its efficiency.
Vauxhall has also significantly slashed prices for this hybrid as part of this update, with these models now available from £34,365. Offering a 34-mile electric range, there’s scope for very low running costs, with the firm claiming up to 192mpg and CO2 emissions of just 29g/km that gives it very affordable company car rates. Conventional petrol and diesel options remain available, too.
The updated Vauxhall Grandland is on sale now, with prices starting from £25,500.
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