Vauxhall Crossland 1.2 Turbo [130] SE Nav Premium 5dr Review
Category: Small SUV
Section: Version review

The model
Read full reviewThe Vauxhall Crossland is a creditable car in some respects, offering good equipment levels, excellent seating flexibility on select trims and a sizeable boot, but the competition has, in the main caught up, run it into the kerb and driven off into the sunset. The worst thing is that you have to pay extra for safety kit that should be standard these days, but it's also mediocre to drive and the rear seats are cramped. If you can get a fantastic deal that makes it much cheaper than anything else then fine, we respect why you would. Otherwise, stick to the Ford Puma, the Skoda Kamiq or the Volkswagen T-Roc – to name but a few of the better alternatives – instead.
get the best priceThe trim
See full equipmentOur pick keeps it relatively cheap and comes with air-conditioning, 16in alloy wheels, auto lights and wipers, a front armrest, an alarm, lumbar support, an automatically-dimming rear-view mirror, cruise control, LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-deg camera, front fog lights, an 8.0in touchscreen, sat-nav, x2 USBs, six speakers, a DAB radio, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto and a leather-trimmed steering wheel.
The engine
See full engine specsThe extra power of the 128bhp 1.2 (130PS) Turbo is welcome. It pulls really well from around 2000rpm, so there's no need to thrash it to get up to speed. It’s the only petrol that’s available with the option of the six-speed automatic gearbox, which is fine but it doesn’t change down as swiftly as a few of the rival autos, including the Volkswagen T-Roc.
Key information
51.4
410
litres
130
g/km
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