VAUXHALL GRANDLAND 1.5 Turbo D 130PS Ultimate Auto
Price £35,130 Kerbweight 1523kg Towing limit 1300kg
What’s new?
Vauxhall has updated the Grandland with new looks, matrix LED headlights and a dual-screen dashboard. More driver aids have been fitted, too.
The Grandland offers a choice of engines. Unlike some rivals, it is still available with a diesel engine, and that’s the model we’ve been driving. With 130hp, it’s not the most powerful diesel, but it promises excellent fuel economy, with an official combined figure of 53.3-54.3mpg. It’s matched to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
What are we looking for?
The Grandland is a contender in a very competitive class. The Ford Kuga, Seat Ateca and Škoda Karoq all set a high bar. The Vauxhall is well equipped, especially in Ultimate specification, and the diesel is fuel-efficient. But is that enough?
Towing ability
The Grandland comes in petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid flavours. A good turbodiesel still makes a lot of sense for towing – 130hp is a modest power output, but the 221lb ft of torque should be enough to cope, so long as you don’t demand rapid acceleration.
The Vauxhall
