Introduction
What Car? says...
The Vauxhall Grandland was rather late to the family SUV party, turning up more than 10 years after the Nissan Qashqai sent out invites.
The Grandland (previously known as the Grandland X) gives you an elevated driving position and chunky bodywork, and is one of three SUVs in the car maker's range. As the 'Grand' in its name suggests, it's the biggest model in the line-up, offering more space inside than the Vauxhall Mokka and the Vauxhall Crossland.
With all that in mind, should the Vauxhall Grandland be at the top of your shortlist, and how does it compare with the best family SUVs? Well, that’s what we'll tell you over the next few pages of this review, as we rate its performance, practicality and more.
We'll tell you which engine and trim combination we think is best and let you know how well it compares with rivals, including the Ford Kuga, the Kia Sportage, the Skoda Karoq and the Volvo XC40.
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FAQs
Vauxhall has three SUVs in its range and the Grandland is the largest of the bunch. As such, you can expect more interior and boot space than you’ll find in the Vauxhall Mokka and the Vauxhall Crossland.
The only version with four-wheel drive is the top spec GSe. That performance-focused trim comes with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engine that uses its engine to drive the front wheels and an electric motor to drive the rears. It's not an off-roader as such, though.
Yes, unless you opt for the entry-level Design trim. All others come with built-in sat-nav and an upgraded 10in touchscreen infotainment screen.
When we tested the 1.2-litre petrol version on our test track at a variety of speeds, it returned 39.7mpg, which is a fair bit better than the Kia Sportage. Official figures promise more than 50mpg for the diesel version and over 190mpg from the plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).
If you avoid the entry-level Design trim, every Grandland comes with a rear-view camera, which is upgraded to a 360-degree camera if you go for Ultimate or GSe trim. Those two trims also come with a heated steering wheel and heated front seats.
| RRP price range | £27,645 - £44,200 |
|---|---|
| Number of trims (see all) | 4 |
| Number of engines (see all) | 4 |
| Available fuel types (which is best for you?) | diesel, hybrid, petrol |
| MPG range across all versions | 235.4 - 52.3 |
| Available doors options | 5 |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £543 / £2,295 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £1,085 / £4,590 |
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