By taking the Vizor look of the latest Opels, the restyled Grandland intends to free itself from the Peugeot 3008 complex with which it shares its undersides. Will its digital dashboard and new technological equipment be enough? First elements of response with the Hybrid 225 hp version.
Test car: Opel Grandland Hybrid 225hp Ultimate
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Compact SUVs may be popular, it is difficult to live constantly in the shadow of the king Peugeot 3008. By adopting the same underwear as the bestseller in the category, the Opel Grandland X benefits from a nice genetic heritage, which ‘he dresses in a more classic dress and interior. Faced with the victim of French fashion, the first cousin relies on its pragmatism and its prices to play supporting roles and offer a complementary offer within the Stellantis group.
At the time of the restyling, the German offers a new face to try to return to the front of the stage. By losing the X of his surname, Grandland adopts a personalityé stronger and this famous Vizor style inherited from the last Opel Mokka, Crossland and future Astra. This charming look is home to new IntelliLux headlights, while the passenger compartment undergoes its digital revolution. Behind this new technology, engines and chassis remain unchanged. The diesel and gasoline offer, which is limited to 130 hp, coexists with two plug-in gasoline hybrids of 225 and 300 hp. Let’s see what the 225 hp version gives.
Opel Grandland Hybrid 225 hp price
Grandland’s prices are starting to approach those of the Peugeot 3008. While entry tickets for the petrol and diesel ranges are respectively € 29,950 and € 34,050, you have to spend € 42,750 on minimum to benefit from the virtues of the 225 hp rechargeable hybrid. At this price, the basic Grandland version adds a whole range of driving aids (semi-autonomous driving, adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go function and anti-collision system at all speed levels) and a cutting edge of technology. (larger touch screen, GPS navigation and new 12-inch digital instrumentation panel).
The second trim level, GS Line, justifies its additional cost of € 1,200 by its very useful parking aids (see table) and by a more sporty presentation. The two most upscale versions (Elegance and Ultimate) are the only ones to offer a night vision option (€ 1,000) which is very rare in the category. On the other hand, plug-in hybrids cannot count on the enhanced traction option intelligrip, billed at € 400 on the conventional thermal range.
Autonomy and recharging
The Grandland has a 13.2 kWh battery that guarantees a range of 53 km in mixed cycle and 64 km in urban use. An interesting result in theory that it will probably be impossible to match during one of our future autonomy tests on our own test route. The battery can be fully recharged in 7:30 with a household plug. The operation only takes 2 hours on a Wallbox or a public terminal up to 22 kW. The charging capacity then reaches 7.4 kW, provided that you have opted for the on-board charger (€ 400) and the mode 3 cable (€ 249), with equivalent power. The Grandland is content as standard with a charger accepting 3.7 kW and a mode 2 cable of 1.8 kW which multiplies the operation time by four.
Driving
Well helped by its successful damping, the Grandland preserves very good comfort with the 19-inch wheels while maintaining enough dynamism.
With its steering wheel larger than that of the Peugeot 3008 and a slightly elevated driving position, the Grandland plays a classic score among compact SUVs. The firm seating of the seats does not degrade a very good level of comfort, even with the 19-inch wheels. The ability of the damping to erase the small roughness of the coating at low speed is greatly appreciated in the urban jungle.
Its light steering also contributes to its smoothness of driving in the city. The vehicle can also count on its all-electric mode or on the discretion of its hybrid mode to evolve almost stealthily. In this case, starts are carried out silently, and the four-cylinder awakens imperceptibly, unless you have a really keen ear. The EAT8 automatic gearbox, which shifts its gears smoothly, makes driving the SUV particularly relaxing.
Working in concert with a 110 hp electric motor, the 180 hp 1.6 turbo accumulates up to 225 hp on the front wheels alone. The silent assistance brings a welcome addition of punch at very low revs which benefits the general approval. Relaunches and accelerations become particularly invigorating when the need arises. The Sport program still provides additional responsiveness to the accelerator, but it makes the EAT8 less pleasant by applying the thermal block to unnecessarily high revs.
The Grandland is therefore appreciated more in hybrid mode, which allows you to take advantage of its softness, its careful soundproofing and its talent for preserving the vertebrae in road use. On long journeys, on the other hand, it becomes much more greedy once its battery is completely empty and approaches 10 l / 100 km with a slightly heavy right foot or uneven terrain.
This typical defect of plug-in hybrid SUVs is explained as always by this famous overweight. Its 1,807 kg does not make it easy on a winding path, but its very good compromise between comfort and behavior makes the Grandland one of the best students in its category. Its correct traction, its sufficiently informative controls and rather discreet regenerative braking allow it to come out honorably at a higher pace.
On board
Competetion
The Grandland finds its cousin Peugeot 3008, with whom he shares his underwear. Despite very similar services, the tricolor justifies its slightly higher prices (from 44,300 to 48,800 € in Hybrid 225 hp) by its appearance and its specific presentation. The category of plug-in hybrid compact SUVs, which will soon see the arrival of the new Kia Sportage, is particularly comprehensive. The DS 7 Crossback E Tense 225 also uses the same base as the Grandland, but it is a little more imposing (4.57 m long) and is positioned higher on the price side (from € 50,800). The Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid, which totals 245 hp, articulates its prices between € 43,385 and € 52,745
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