The New Grandland is the latest Vauxhall to showcase the brand’s bold and pure design principles, first previewed by the 2018 Vauxhall GT X Concept and introduced with the All-New Mokka. Vauxhall Design Director, Mark Adams, is the Briton behind the new look. Central to the design philosophy is the Vizor Front End, which will be a hallmark for future Vauxhall passenger cars. Vauxhall’s signature ‘wing’ LED daytime running lights complete the front profile, giving the New Grandland a dramatic and recognisable look both day and night. The eco LED lights can be upgraded to adaptive IntelliLux LED® Pixel Light technology with 168 individual LED elements (84 per light). The distinctive front end features a single smooth panel that runs between the LED headlights. It houses the new Griffin logo, sensors and radar for the driver assistance technologies and gives the New Vauxhall Grandland a contemporary, clean and polished look.
The rear LED lights feature a ‘double wing’ design inside a smoke-coloured rear light unit – making the New Grandland instantly recognisable from the rear. Black door mirror caps add to the SUV’s road presence. Other styling highlights include a sharp-edged roof spoiler, chrome-framed daylight openings and silver painted skid plates. The GS Line model adds a black roof, black exterior trim on the lower front and rear bumpers, wheel arches and door cladding with high-gloss black inserts in the front bumper with matching Grandland lettering for a stealthier appearance. Ultimate models add high gloss black roof rails and chrome accents around the day light openings. The New Vauxhall Grandland is available with a choice of striking wheel designs including 17-inch five-spoke wheels, while GS Line models add 18-inch high-gloss black alloy wheels for a sportier look. Ultimate models are fitted with 19-inch diamond-cut bi-colour alloy wheels for a more planted and purposeful stance.
The New Vauxhall Grandland is packed with family-friendly convenience features. Wireless smartphone charging is available and provides the easiest way of keeping compatible devices topped up, without the need for untidy wires trailing around the cabin. USB sockets are also available for both front and rear passengers and the rear of the centre console is available with a 230V power outlet to charge laptops or tablets. Practicality and versatility form a key part of the New Grandland ownership experience. A hands-free power tailgate (depending on version) provides easy access to the boot, which provides 514-litres of space in petrol and diesel variants, extending to 1,652-litres when the rear seats are folded. Plug-in HYBRID-e variants feature a 390-litre boot which extends to 1,528-litres when folding the rear seats. Storage space is maximised by a variety of stowage solutions. The glove box provides storage space, while the centre armrest lifts to reveal a handy 2.88 litres of storage – enough to hold a water bottle.
Inside the New Grandland, Vauxhall has created a spacious, versatile and high-tech interior for both drivers and passengers. New Grandland Design variants feature black fabric seat trim inserts and black fabric side bolsters. GS Line models come with black fabric seat trim inserts with black premium leather-effect side bolsters, while Ultimate variants feature black Alcantara® seat trim inserts and black premium-effect leather side bolsters. Vauxhall’s Pure Panel interior creates a new, driver-focused, environment with all key information and features easily accessible and visible. Two wide screens form the basis of the Pure Panel, with a digital instrument cluster displaying all key information to the driver, including satellite navigation directions, while the infotainment touchscreen allows the driver and front passenger to access the full range of vehicle features. On Ultimate models and Plug-in HYBRID-e variants, a heated steering wheel takes the chill out of cold starts while a heated windscreen prevents fog build-up and clears frost quickly in freezing temperatures.
For convenience, and to minimise the potential for driver distraction, a row of physical buttons below the touchscreen control regularly used features such as the air-conditioning, cabin air temperature and heated seats. The digital instrument cluster is available in either seven or 12-inch displays, depending on vehicle specification, while the central touchscreen, which is angled towards the driver, comes in seven or 10-inch sizes. The central air vent outlets have been merged into one on the centre console, giving the entire dashboard a clean and contemporary appearance. The New Grandland continues Vauxhall’s tradition of setting the highest standards for consumer comfort. The ergonomic active front seats have been certified by AGR (Aktion Gesunder Rücken or ‘Campaign for Healthier Backs’) and support good posture. The award-winning designs are unique in the segment and provide a wide range of adjustment and electro-pneumatic lumbar support.
On New Grandland Plug-in HYBRID-e models, the central touchscreen displays key information about the electric powertrain, including a ‘powerflow display’ to help the driver understand the state of charge and distribution of energy from the engine and battery. With the MyVauxhall app, Plug-in HYBRID-e drivers can manage and review their vehicle’s charge status, electric driving range and even control charging times when away from the vehicle. Remote pre-conditioning allows drivers to warm or cool their vehicle before departing, helping maximise its electric driving range by using mains electricity to heat or cool the cabin ahead of a trip. The e-Save function allows drivers to specify a level of battery capacity to be preserved while driving, to ensure it can complete a later part of its journey – for instance through a low emissions zone or urban area – using purely electric power. Customers can choose from three options by opting to preserve either six-miles, 12 miles or the maximum EV range depending in the precise nature of their trip.
