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Vauxhall Grandland buying guide

What Vauxhall Grandland trim levels are there?

Design is the entry-level trim for Grandland models, but comes well equipped from the factory. You get 17-inch alloy wheels and a sound-insulated windscreen to cut ambient noise. There's also dual-zone climate control, cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, all-round parking sensors, and auto lights, wipers and high beams. The driver gets seven-inch digital dials, with a second seven-inch infotainment screen in the centre with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Stepping up to mid-range GS brings 18-inch alloys, a reversing camera, blind-spot monitoring and automatic park assist. The driver's screen grows to 12 inches while the infotainment jumps to 10 inches and gains built-in sat nav. There's powered lumbar adjustment for the driver's seat along with adjustable under-thigh support.

Ultimate adds 19-inch wheels and LED headlights that can automatically block out part of the high beam to avoid dazzling other drivers. There's also adaptive cruise control, a 360º parking camera, a wireless phone charger, keyless entry and starting, Alcantara upholstery and heated front seats, plus a heated steering wheel. The front-passenger seat also gains the same lumbar and under-thigh support as the driver.

GSe, for Grand Sport Electric, is the sportiest version of the Grandland, complete with a 300hp plug-in-hybrid engine. It gets unique GSe wheels and body kit to show off its sporting credentials, plus special frequency-selective dampers from Koni and revised steering to make it more fun to drive.

Vauxhall Grandland interior and technology

You're unlikely to find your soul stirred by the elegance of the Grandland's cabin, but it includes all the modern features you'd expect and takes a logical approach to its control layout. Important features like climate controls and the stereo volume are all easy-to-use physical buttons and knobs, leaving the screen just for infotainment purposes.

The infotainment system is unlikely to annoy you – firstly, because every model includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and, secondly, because the built-in software isn't too fussy. We'd suggest hunting down a GS-spec car to benefit from the larger 10-inch infotainment screen, because the basic seven-inch unit feels small compared to contemporary rivals.

Practicality is reasonably good. It's not the largest family SUV in the class – both the Kia Sportage and Skoda Karoq are noticeably more spacious – but there's plenty of room for four tall adults, or five for shorter journeys. Carrying three across the back row is made a little easier by the fact the Grandland has a small transmission tunnel, preserving floor space for your feet. The boot is more than a match for family life, even if it's not quite class-leading on paper.

Vauxhall Grandland engine range explained

Vauxhall Grandland 1.2 Turbo petrol

1.2 litres might not sound like a lot to power a car as big as the Grandland, but this three-cylinder turbo petrol engine has already proven its worth in many Vauxhall, Citroen and Peugeot models. It makes 130hp and completes the 0-62mph run in a steady 10.4 seconds – or one tenth quicker if you choose the optional automatic gearbox. It's a little noisy under throttle but claimed efficiency of 45mpg – 43mpg in the auto – compares well to rivals.

Vauxhall Grandland 1.5 BlueHDi diesel

This 1.5-litre diesel engine is also widely used among the Grandland's Stellantis counterparts. It's automatic only and has lots of low-down grunt for easy acceleration. Pinning the pedal to the floor reveals the limits of its performance with a somewhat sedate 12.3-second 0-62mph time, but long-distance drivers will appreciate average economy above 50mpg.

Vauxhall Grandland 1.6 Hybrid

The first of two plug-in-hybrid engines offered on the Grandland – this version makes a respectable 225hp between its 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine and burly electric motor. Use both power sources together and you'll dash from 0-62mph in 8.9 seconds or, use the motor and battery on their own to cover up to 41 miles on a charge. If you make the most of both power sources and recharge often, average economy north of 230mpg is possible.

Vauxhall Grandland 1.6 Hybrid GSe

This is the upgraded plug-in-hybrid engine only offered on Grandland GSe cars. You get a second electric motor on the rear axle, which means four-wheel drive and a grand total of 300hp – a very healthy figure for a family SUV like this. The 0-62mph run is completed in a hot-hatch-like 6.1 seconds but, if you can resist using the extra grunt, similar electric range and efficiency figures as the 225hp version are achievable.