The Opel Grandland (Vauxhall Grandland in the United Kingdom) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the German manufacturer Opel and its British twin-sister brand Vauxhall. It was originally known as the Opel and Vauxhall Grandland X.[1] It was introduced as a replacement for the Opel Antara, and also replaced the Opel Zafira in 2019.[2]

Opel Grandland
Overview
ManufacturerOpel[a]
Production2017–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorOpel Antara

First generation (2017)

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First generation
 
Overview
Production2017–present
AssemblyFrance: Sochaux (PSA Sochaux Plant)
Germany: Eisenach (Opel Eisenach)
Namibia: Walvis Bay (POAN)
DesignerUwe Müller[3]
Body and chassis
PlatformPSA EMP2
RelatedCitroën C5 Aircross
DS 7 Crossback
Peugeot 3008 II
Peugeot 5008 II
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor1 or 2 Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor (PHEV, integrated with the eEAT8 gearbox)
Power output
  • 118 hp (120 PS; 88 kW) (DV5 and DV6)
  • 130 hp (132 PS; 97 kW) (EB2DTS)
  • 178 hp (180 PS; 133 kW) (EP6FDT and DW10)
  • 201 hp (204 PS; 150 kW) (EP6CDTX)
Transmission6-speed manual
8-speed automatic
Battery13.2 kWh Li-ion (PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,675 mm (105.3 in)
Length4,477 mm (176.3 in)
Width1,856 mm (73.1 in)
Height1,609 mm (63.3 in)
Kerb weight1,350–1,575 kg (2,976.2–3,472.3 lb)

Plans for the Grandland X were known as early as May 2012, before PSA Peugeot Citroën officially indicated in December of that year that it would build the eventual replacement for the Zafira.[4]

The Grandland X was officially revealed on 18 April 2017 as Opel's flagship crossover SUV and premiered at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.[5] Opel started taking orders for the Grandland X in June 2017 and more than 100,000 orders were made by September 2018.[6][7]

The Grandland I is based on the PSA EMP2 platform which is shared with related models which include the Peugeot 3008 II, Peugeot 5008 II, DS 7 Crossback and Citroën C5 Aircross.[8] However, its design intellectual property was registered by General Motors as the vehicle was developed under its ownership.

Facelift

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In June 2021, the Grandland X received a facelift and was renamed to just Grandland, dropping the 'X' suffix. Changes includes the adoption of Opel's 'Vizor' front fascia (debut on the Mokka), new matrix LED lighting technology, a revamped interior with a new dual-touchscreen layout, new gear selector for the automatic transmission, and added safety features.[9]

Second generation (2024)

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Second generation
 
Overview
Production2024 (to commence)
AssemblyGermany: Eisenach (PSA Eisenach Plant)
Body and chassis
Layout
PlatformSTLA Medium
Related
Powertrain
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid (PHEV)
Electric range85 km (53 mi) (PHEV)
504–700 km (313–435 mi) (Electric)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,784 mm (109.6 in)
Length4,650 mm (183.1 in)
Width1,905 mm (75.0 in)
Height1,660 mm (65.4 in)

The second generation Grandland was officially revealed on 22 April 2024 and is the third vehicle to based on the Stellantis' STLA Medium platform.[10][11]

Overview

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The Grandland borrows design elements from the Experimental concept car. There are a 3D Visor front fascia with an illuminated logo, Intelli-Lux Pixel HD lighting system, an option of a dual-tone exterior colour and illuminated brand's lettering in centre on the full-width taillights (a first on an Opel/Vauxhall production model).[11]

The interior uses 100% recyclable materials for the fabric and upholstery. There is a 16 in (41 cm) central touchscreen, a small fully digital instrument cluster, an Intelli-HUD head-up display, Intelli-Seat feature in the front seats certified by "Aktion Gesunder Rücken e. V." and a Pure Mode which reduces content on the three displays to eliminate distractions in certain driving conditions.[11]

The Grandland has over 35 L (1.2 cu ft) of interior storage spaces. The main highlights are the Pixel Box which has an illuminated translucent glass surface surrounding the fabric upholstery, with a wireless smartphone charger slot behind the glass piece.[11]

It will be offered with mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle powertrains.[11]

Sales

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Year Europe[i][12] Turkey
2017 8,971
2018 77,859
2019 91,575
2020 71,680 6,499[13]
2021 50,222
2022 38,160
  1. ^ Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ "Opel Grandland 2022: Popular German SUV Revealed". latestcarnews.net. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Opel Grandland X Confirmed for 2017 Debut, To Replace Zafira". autoevolution.com. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  3. ^ US D845172, Mueller, Uwe, "Vehicle, toy replica, and/or other replica", published 9 April 2019, assigned to General Motors 
  4. ^ "COMMENT: GM and PSA's plans to share plants and architectures". just-auto.com. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  5. ^ Gauthier, Michael (18 April 2017). "New Opel / Vauxhall Grandland X Unveiled, Goes On Sale Next Year". CarScoops.
  6. ^ Mihalascu, Dan (21 June 2017). "Opel Grandland X goes on sale in Germany with €23,700 base price". drivemag.com. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Already More Than 100,000 Orders for Opel Grandland X". int-media.opel.com. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Frankfurt show: Opel Grandland X previewed". goauto.com.au. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  9. ^ Padeanu, Adrian (9 June 2021). "2022 Opel Grandland Facelift Revealed With Substantial Changes". Motor1.
  10. ^ Lehbrink, Manuel (22 April 2024). "New Opel-Vauxhall Grandland (2024) revealed, the electric and also hybrid SUV". Motor1 UK.
  11. ^ a b c d e "Opel Unveils Stunning Next Generation Grandland SUV". Stellantis Media. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X European Sales Figures". carsalesbase.com. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  13. ^ "2020 yılında Türkiye'de en çok satılan SUV modeller". DonanımHaber (in Turkish). 8 January 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2023.