Opel Grandland: Repositioning
As the brand's new top model, the Opel Grandland is significantly larger and positioned higher than its predecessor. For the first time, it is also available as a fully electric model.
Opel is reorganizing its model range: In the compact segment, the Corsa and Astra will continue to provide volume. In addition, there are three SUVs, namely the small Mokka, the recently presented Frontera and the Grandland. Following the end of production of the Insignia, this will become the brand's new top model. With a length of 4.65 meters and a wheelbase of 2.78 meters, the Grandland in its second generation is significantly larger than its predecessor and enters the upper compact SUV segment, in which the brand was previously not represented. The trunk capacity is up to 1645 liters.
Opel is also breaking new ground visually: the Rüsselsheim-based company calls the design concept "Compass", in which the crease on the hood intersects with the vertical axis of the headlights. The strikingly illuminated Blitz logo sits at the intersection behind a Plexiglas panel. At the rear, by the way, a prominent lettering replaces the logo - also illuminated.
The revised STLA-M platform from the Stellantis Group enables the new Grandland to be offered with three different drive concepts: as a 48-volt mild hybrid with 100 kW/136 hp, as a plug-in hybrid with 143 kW/195 hp and up to 88 kilometers of electric range and, for the first time, as a purely electric variant. The manufacturer promises a range of up to 545 kilometers with the smaller 73 kWh battery and 604 kilometers with the larger 82 kWh battery.
The powerful appearance of the Grandland raises high expectations, which it also lives up to on the road. Although the frequency-dependent shock absorbers are not adjustable, they adapt to the road conditions to a certain extent, so that the SUV combines comfortable driving with sporty road holding. The interior of the new Grandland shines with plenty of space and creative detail solutions, such as the "Pixelbox" - an inductive charging cradle for the cell phone behind a plexiglass panel. Although the display is visible, the driver is not tempted to operate the cell phone while driving.
The new Opel Grandland is available from 38,770 francs, while the plug-in hybrid costs at least 45,190 francs. The all-electric model is slightly cheaper, starting at 43,990 francs.
