There’s another new electric SUV arriving in the UK soon, and this time it’s a Vauxhall.
The brand has unveiled the new Grandland – its top-of-the-range versatile SUV – and it will come with a choice of fully electric and hybrid powertrains to allow drivers greater choice.
Next year will see the arrival of the longest-range battery version, which is set to give Teslas a run for their money.
Expect standard electric range of up to 325 miles but go up to a huge 435 miles on a later version. Prices start from £34,700 for hybrid engines
A few months before the Grandland arrives in the UK, full specifications and prices have been revealed.
The Grandland sits at the top of Vauxhall’s SUV line-up, in both terms of size and premium build, as the new model is the largest in the brand’s refreshed SUV offerings, which includes the Mokka and forthcoming new Frontera.
For the first time, you’ll be able to get a Grandland that’s exclusively powered by batteries – in fact there are multiple fully-electric options to choose from as part of the company’s acceleration towards electrification.
Initially, there’s the option of a 73kWh battery, 207bhp motor which can travel 325 miles on a single charge. 0 to 62mph will be covered in 9 seconds.
The higher GS trim has the same battery as the Design trim but a 323–mile range – just two miles short.
Next year, a long-range version will arrive with a 98kWh battery that can do a seriously impressive 435 miles – that puts it right at the top of the SUV range chart.
It’ll be on par with the long-range Peugeot e-3008 and Volkswagen ID.7.
Full specifications and pricing have been revealed of the top Vauxhall SUV, the Grandland. It’s bigger than the outgoing model which makes it more spacious, practical and better value
On all electric versions there will be three easy access regenerative braking modes (using steering wheel paddles) to eek out the miles, and the battery will recharge in 26 minutes from 0 to 80 per cent.
If you’re not ready yet to go fully electric, then the New Grandland Hybrid combines a 134bhp 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with a 28bhp electric motor.
You’ll get 51.4mpg and it’ll deliver 0 to 62mph in 10.2 seconds.
Most of the exterior follow the concept, in particular the 3D Vizor and the illuminated Vauxhall Griffin logo in the centre of the grille on GS trim models and higher
Across all Grandlands expect an extensive array of driver assistance systems including automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Extended Traffic Sign Recognition, Intelligent Speed Adaptation and In Crash Braking, and Recommended Speed Adaptation.
It’s 4,650mm in length, which is slightly longer than the Peugeot 3008 (which shares the same Stellantis-made powertrain) and the Ford Explorer. The 3008 and Explorer are 4,542mm and 4,460mm respectively.
A large selling point on the new Grandland is the increased practicality and interior space, thanks to the longer wheelbase (2,784mm).
The boot holds 550 litres – an increase of 36 litres on the outgoing model – and with the seats folded down (they split 40:20:40) the total load volume increases to 1,645 litres.
Rear passengers get an additional 20mm of legroom on the outgoing car too.
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There’s also 35 litres of interior storage compartments, including the new ‘Pixel Box’ – an illuminated glass storage receptacle with a wireless smartphone charging pad to keep your phone safe while it charges.
Interior new-ins include a slimmer 10-inch driver’s display and a huge 16-inch infotainment screen with ChatGPT (if anyone wants to use that).
But Vauxhall’s stuck with the basic and winning formula of buttons for aircon and radio – hurrah.
Outside updates include Vauxhall’s new matrix anti-dazzle HD lighting system and many ‘Vauxhall Compass design features’ seen previously only on the Experimental Concept which was unveiled a year ago.
Most of the exterior follow the concept, in particular the 3D Vizor and the illuminated Vauxhall Griffin logo in the centre of the grille on GS trim models and higher. And the ‘Grandland’ name is even embossed on the tailgate rather than displayed using individual chrome lettering, in a nod to Vauxhall’s sustainability focus.
The ‘Grandland’ name is even embossed on the tailgate rather than displayed using individual chrome lettering, in a nod to Vauxhall’s sustainability focus
Interior new-ins include a slimmer 10-inch driver’s display and a huge 16-inch infotainment screen with ChatGPT (if anyone wants to use that)
Even EV ranges are extending, offering 435 miles for a big SUV is still very impressive, especially for the price point Vauxhall is offering
Prices and trims
There are three trims to choose from – Design, GS and Ultimate.
The Grandland Hybrid starts from £34,700 for the entry design trim while the electric opens at £40,995.
Although this is heftier price to pay for electric, it is cheaper than electric SUV rivals including the Peugeot e-3008 which costs £44,995 for the base trim and the Volkswagen ID.4 which costs £45,000.
The Ford Explorer currently costs £45k too, but a cheaper sub £40k (£39,995) option is arriving later this year.
Deliveries of the Grandland will begin in October.
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