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Vauxhall Grandland X revealed as the essential accessory for an active lifestyle

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16 October 2017

  • All-new SUV with a sporty design and rugged looks
  • Spacious and upmarket interior with high quality materials
  • New IntelliGrip electronic traction control with five modes for outstanding grip
  • Efficient turbo-powered engines available across the range
  • Multiple driver assistance systems increase safety
  • Available to order now priced from £22,310 on-the-road

 

FOLLOWING on from the introduction of the new Insignia Country Tourer the busy week continues with the arrival of the new Vauxhall Grandland X, the largest SUV in the Vauxhall range.

Vauxhall has designed the Grandland X as a competitor for the likes of the Nissan Qashqai in the expectation that at least one quarter of them will end up in the hands of company car drivers.

The big brother (or sister) of the Mokka X and Crossland X, the new Grandland X has seating for five, loads of luggage space, excellent visibility from the raised driving position, and a wide range of technology aimed at meeting the requirements of our active lifestyles.

The Vauxhall Grandland X is a rugged-looking SUV. The bold grille and double-wing LED headlamps widen the look of the front and giving the Grandland X a powerful, solid stance. Sculpted wheel arches and protective cladding on the lower body also give the Grandland X off-road appeal. The optional two-tone finish, with the roof in contrasting black, adds an extra touch of personalisation.

The Grandland X has the same sense of rugged quality and practicality on the inside with the instrument panel and touchscreen centre console horizontally aligned to the driver. The wide selection of available assistance and comfort features includes Automatic Cruise Control with pedestrian detection and Automatic Emergency Braking, Driver Drowsiness Alert, and Advanced Park Assist.

Smartphones can easily be integrated to the infotainment system and charged wirelessly (although only an option) via inductive charging. Premium ergonomic seats, heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats and smart tailgate, that opens with a kick, all ensure driver and passenger comfort.

At launch the Vauxhall Grandland X will offer the choice of two engines, a 1.2-litre turbo petrol and a 1.6-litre turbo diesel. Both can be combined with either the six-speed manual or a friction-optimised six-speed automatic transmission. Both also come with Start/Stop efficiency system as standard.

The petrol version offers a combined 51mpg and between 127-117 g/km CO2 depending on specification. The diesel returns between 61-70mpg and 118-104 g/km, again depending on the exact configuration of engine and gearbox specification. Vauxhall will extend the powertrain offering, with a top-of-the-range diesel with even more power to be added at a later date.

“Our goals for the Grandland X were to create a rugged yet dynamic design, while also managing to balance style and functionality,” said Mark Adams, Vauxhall/Opel’s Vice President, Design. “We also aimed for an elegant, upmarket feel with carefully crafted surfaces and interfaces, plus the consistent use of high quality materials throughout.”

The entry-level Tech Line trim is available from just £22,310 with the 1.2-litre petrol engine. The diesel is priced from £23,665 on-the-road. The top of the range BlueInjection 1.6-litre S/S diesel in Elite Nav trim can be yours from £29,535.

Obviously only time will tell but at first glance it looks like Vauxhall may do alright with the new Grandland X.

Vauxhall Grandland X

Vauxhall Grandland X

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