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New Vauxhall Grandland X 2017 review

Can new Vauxhall Grandland X SUV make an impact in the competitive crossover class?
Verdict
4
The Grandland X is Vauxhall’s most convincing crossover yet. This Nissan Qashqai rival is the final piece in the firm’s SUV line-up, and mixes space, comfort and practicality in equal measure. While it isn’t the most rewarding car to drive, it should satisfy many family car buyers’ wish lists. We’d avoid the top-spec Elite Nav and opt for the better-value SE trim, however.

If you ignore the Opel badges on the inside, the car you see here is the production-ready version of Vauxhall’s all-new Nissan Qashqai rival, the Grandland X.
The new crossover was revealed earlier this year, and it’s the third SUV in Vauxhall’s growing line-up. Born from a joint venture that was arranged before PSA Peugeot Citroen took over as owner of Vauxhall/Opel, the Grandland X is based on the same platform as the Peugeot 3008. It shares many parts with the French crossover, and comes with a similar range of engines and gearboxes. Here we try the Grandland X powered by a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine.

Those familiar with the 3008 will notice a few parts have been lifted from the Peugeot unchanged. The starter button is identical, for example, while many of the warning lights and illuminations on the dash are the same, too. The screen, dials and centre console design are all unique, however.

Our experiences with Peugeot’s quiet and punchy 128bhp PureTech petrol engine are emulated in the Grandland X. It’s our first taste of the new Vauxhall, but given the three-cylinder turbo’s strong performance and reasonable running costs, it’s likely to be the pick of the range when it goes on sale in January. It feels more refined than in the smaller Crossland X, thanks in part to the superior six-speed (rather than five-speed) box. A 118bhp 1.6-litre diesel is also offered.
However, like the Crossland X, the Grandland X’s controls are all very light. The clutch and steering don’t need much effort, and the gearbox isn’t particularly precise. There’s lots of body roll, too, and while there’s plenty of grip, it isn’t much fun to throw through a series of fast bends. It’s clear Vauxhall’s engineers have prioritised comfort over driving dynamics; a SEAT Ateca is more rewarding to drive.

But if you take it for what it is, the Grandland X is a comfortable and capable cruiser, with fine urban and motorway manners. Where the soft suspension wallows through corners, it offers a smooth ride over rougher surfaces. Sharp high-speed jolts and potholes are well damped, too, even on our test car’s 18-inch wheels.

UK-bound Elite Nav models will get 19-inch rims, but there appears enough cushion to suggest that these shouldn’t ruin the ride too much. There’s a bit of wind noise around the door mirrors, although you only notice that due to the markedly hushed powertrain and otherwise quiet cabin.
The lifeless steering has its advantages, making the crossover simple to manoeuvre. Top-spec cars get a handy reversing camera, which helps compensate for the blind spots created by the car’s swooping roofline. The plush leather seats lack side support, however, and the raised driving position leaves you feeling as if you’re sitting on (rather than in) the car. Still, the Grandland X is no more cumbersome than any of its rivals.

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