New Vauxhall Grandland GSe is a 296bhp and 217mpg SUV

• Available to order in early 2023
• Joins Astra GSe in the performance sub-brand
• 296bhp PHEV powertrain

The Grandland GSe will join the Astra GSe from next year, giving car buyers the choice of a hatchback, estate, or SUV from the Vauxhall’s new GSe performance brand. The Grandland GSe will feature the same plug-in hybrid powertrain as the Astra, but with a combined power output of 296bhp. Despite its SUV proportions, it will be faster than the smaller 222bhp Astra, with a 0-62mph time of just 6.1 seconds. 

The new Grandland GSe will take on hot SUV competitors like the Volkswagen Tiguan R, but with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Grandland will be much more efficient – it has provisional economy figures of 217mpg and 29-31g/km. It won’t be without a direct competitor, however, because the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 300 creates the same power and identical acceleration figures.

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To stand out from the rest of the range, the Grandland GSe gets a unique set of 19-inch wheels and subtle styling tweaks, including a rear bumper with a unique diffuser. There’s also the option of a contrasting black bonnet for buyers who want their Grandland GSe to stand out.

Inside, there will be a new set of supportive Alcantara-trimmed sports seats that have been developed to be more supportive and comfortable. The steering has been revised for a more sporty feel, while new suspension has been chosen to provide a more responsive driving experience. The revised suspension will also make the Grandland more stable at high speeds and offer better balance through corners, according to Vauxhall.

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The Grandland GSe will become the most powerful model within the GSe sub-brand, with 70bhp more than the Astra GSe. It will also feature permanent all-wheel drive for “optimum traction and class-leading acceleration from a standstill”.

James Taylor, Managing Director of Vauxhall, said: “Following the reveal of the All-New Astra GSe and All-New Astra Sports Tourer GSe, the New Grandland GSe Plug-in Hybrid is a fantastic addition to our new electrified performance sub-brand, as we work towards offering a fully electric vehicle line-up by 2028.”

Prices have yet to be confirmed, however, we expect an increase over the range-topping plug-in hybrid Grandland, which is priced at around £41,000. You can expect to see the new Grandland GSe in showrooms early next year.

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