We just bought one an 18 plate, I bloody love it, it's smooth has grunt and comfortable. I find the suspension a bit soft at times but that contributes to the smooth ride. Believe it or not but there are performance parts available for it too, which I plan on buyjng.
I also purchased a brand new Vauxhall Grandland X Sport Nav in July 2019, and fully agree with all your observations. I have also experience the issue with the closeness of the pedals and through frustration I have taken the drastic action of carefully and neatly cutting back the footrest using a multi tool to reduce its width in order to make good to accommodate my size 14 feet, as I found that the excessive width of the plastic footrest was hampering the clutch pedal being depressed especially in an emergency situation. Apart from that and the eco mode kicking in, I am very pleased with the car.
I test drove the new 2022 version this week. I was impressed with the way it drove, but I was disappointed that it lacked certain features other cars in this class and price range, have as standard. I also thought it was a little underpowered with the 1.2 turbo engine. Although it seemed to get along quite well, with just two of us. I think it might struggle fully loaded, up a steep mountain pass. It could do with a few more horses under the bonnet, for the size of the car it is. Unfortunately they don't do a hybrid that isn't plug-in. I am sure that would make a big difference. As I live in an apartment; that is not practical for me. It was good to hear your review. Thank you.
great honnest review ,thanks .i now own one .i like the car car, ive got a 1.2 sri nav . the only downside is that selecting first gear from a standing start is notchy . this is not just when the car is warming up either.
Very nice review, I'm planning to get this car 2019-2020 soon ,and your video helped me a lot with my decision. My other options are : Ford Kuga or Nissan Q 🤔
My sister has a 20 plate Vauxhall crossland x it’s a 1.2 it’s comfy and as you mentioned it’s great over potholes!. However she has voiced and I’ve also noticed when out in it it’s very slow, I told her she should have opted for the 1.2 turbo version if she wanted something nippy. I like the design of them, however I’m a petrol head so I have a 66 plate corsa e VXR, it’s a quick car but the only downside is you really do feel the bumps in it especially over potholes.
Hi Huw. Really interesting well presented review. I have had the 1.2 Sport Nav manual for almost 3 years. I like everything about the car apart from one thing which is that I find the clutch release to be quite jerky (mostly from 1st to 2nd) and a million miles away from the effortlessly smooth Toyota Avensis (my previous car). It took me a long time to master this. But even now I still find it takes more effort than it should (and particularly on a hill start). I need to be very exact in bringing the clutch precisely up to the biting point and actually holding it there for a good second before fully releasing. Maybe it is just that the Toyota was so smooth and maybe because I tend not to over rev. But still wish I had gone automatic. Any feedback on this would be much appreciated.
Just bought one today 2019 1.2 SE auto £14000 got a £1000 of at main dealer, a Peugeot 3008 (A lot of reviews compare them) which i would have bought, since i own the old style 3008, new shape 2019 was over £20000.
Hi Huw - thanks for making this video! I am looking at getting a 2020-ish Grandland to replace a Peugeot 208. Looking back at this video, do you think your opinions still stand up, or are there some thoughts that you've changed your mind about?
