Stylish new Vauxhall Grandland SUV on sale now from £34,700

• New five-seater mid-size SUV
• EV, PHEV and MHEV models
• Prices start from £34,700

The all-new Vauxhall Grandland has arrived and it’s on sale now in the UK, with prices starting from £34,700. That price is pretty much identical to the outgoing car, despite the upgraded tech, new looks and larger dimensions of the new model. Not only is it bigger and more stylish, it offers buyers a fully electric option alongside the hybrids for the first time, as part of Vauxhall’s plan to develop an EV variant of every model in its lineup from now on.

The outgoing Grandland was starting to feel its age in the competitive mid-size SUV market. Though it was never going to set hearts racing with its looks or performance, it was a spacious and comfy all-rounder – if a bit dull. The new model promises to build on those strengths but this time with a rejuvenated sense of style – it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to lure buyers away from the popular Hyundai Tucson or the electric Skoda Enyaq.

The Grandland follows the newly-announced Vauxhall Frontera, which now fills the budget-friendly slot in the brand’s SUV lineup. This has allowed Vauxhall to position the Grandland in a more premium position, with the new exterior and interior design reflecting this.

What do I need to know about the new Vauxhall Grandland?

We should be clear that this isn’t just a facelift but a whole new Grandland based on the latest SUV platform from parent-brand Stellantis. It’s shared with the new Peugeot E-3008, along with its engines and EV tech, too.

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That’s an important point; the Grandland will be offered as an EV for the first time, with a choice of two battery sizes. A 73kWh battery is the more affordable option, connected to a 207bhp front-mounted e-motor. For maximum range, Vauxhall will offer a 98kWh unit with a 227bhp e-motor at a later date, capable of 435 miles of range – the same figure as the E-3008. Both models come with a standard-fit heat pump for conditioning the battery and bringing the cabin up to temperature, as well as three levels of regenerative braking.  

Sitting below the EV is the Grandland Hybrid. This model uses a mild-hybrid system, consisting of a 134bhp 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine and a small 28bhp electric motor. It’s a tried-and-tested setup used in everything from the Jeep Avenger to the new Peugeot E-5008, and drives the front wheels through a six-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. In this application, the system returns up to 51.4mpg and emits 125g/km of CO2 according to Vauxhall.

Neither the EV or the hybrid are particularly quick, sprinting from 0-62mph in nine or 10.2 seconds respectively. There’s been no mention of the Peugeot E-3008’s nippy 315bhp dual-motor setup finding its way into the Grandland, but as the two cars share a platform, it’s certainly a possibility. A plug-in hybrid will follow at a later date, with a promised 53-mile electric range.

What do the new Grandland’s exterior and interior look like?

It’s a clean-sheet design for the new Vauxhall Grandland, using a mix of the brand’s typical styling cues with some fresh touches. The new Grandland has grown 173mm in length and 19mm in height compared to the outgoing car, taking on boxier proportions befitting an SUV. Up front, a pair of LED headlights sit within Vauxhall’s ‘Vizor’ front fascia, further embellished by a new illuminating Vauxhall emblem. The boot lid gets similar treatment, with thin and wide LED tail-lights framing the illuminated ‘Vauxhall’ script.

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Vauxhall has taken the cabin in a whole new direction as well. The wide horizontal dashboard houses a new 10-inch infotainment screen – growing to 16-inches for GS and Ultimate models – alongside a digital driver’s display, while there’s a head-up display available, too. If that all sounds like too much going on at once, you can activate a new ‘Pure’ mode, designed to cut the content on the screens so only vital information is shown.

Elsewhere, you’ll find ambient lighting, a ventilated and massaging driver’s seat, and materials made from recycled plastics. The added length of the new Grandland has translated to more interior space for occupants, as well as a bigger boot, although there are no plans for a seven-seater model. There’s now 550-litres of boot space, increasing to 1,641-litres with the rear seats folded.

How much does the Vauxhall Grandland cost and when can I buy one?

The new Vauxhall Grandland is available to order now in the UK. Buyers can currently choose from the hybrid model and the EV with the 73kWh battery, while the 98kWh battery model will join the ranks at a later date. Pricing for this model is still under wraps.

The new Vauxhall Grandland range kicks off with the hybrid model in Design trim at £34,700. You get the 10-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, power folding mirrors and dual-zone climate control. Electric models start from £40,995 in Design trim.

GS trim adds around £2,000 to the bill, but brings the illuminating Vauxhall emblem, the bigger 16-inch infotainment display, heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and various exterior styling upgrades. The Grandland Ultimate sits at the top of the tree, costing £38,400 for the hybrid, and £45,195 for the EV. It gets all the bells and whistles, including a panoramic sunroof, a heated windscreen, a 360-degree parking camera, a head-up display and an upgraded sound system.

Interestingly, Vauxhall is offering the Grandland hybrid and EV for the same monthly price through its PCP finance service. With a deposit of just over £2,000 and monthly payments of £469, the hybrid deal lasts for four years while the EV lasts for five. Of course, you’ll be paying more in total for the EV, but it’s a unique offer that could persuade more buyers to take the plunge on an electric car.

Another incentive to opt for the EV is Vauxhall’s partnership with Free2move Charge and Tesco. Customers get a free home wallbox when they order an electric Vauxhall online, or alternatively, a year’s free charging at Tesco stores across the country.

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