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. 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.
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), with the technology automatically adjusting the beam pattern to suit a variety of driving conditions to take the stress out of night drives. 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.
Plug-in HYBRID-e services
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. 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. A statistics display also shows the average consumption data over a period of time with easy-to-read colour coded graphs. 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.
Plug-in HYBRID-e: Combining efficiency and versatility
The Plug-in HYBRID-e powertrain combines a 180PS 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 110PS electric motor for a combined output of 225PS. Powered by a 13.2kWh lithium-ion battery, Plug-in HYBRID-e variants have an electric-only range of up to 39-miles (WLTP, EAER) - making it capable of tackling a typical day's driving for UK motorists in zero-emissions-in-use mode. With a combined maximum torque of 360Nm, the New Grandland Plug-in HYBRID-e can accelerate from 0-60mph in 8.9 seconds and is capable of up to 192mpg under WLTP testing conditions. With CO2 emissions as low as 31g/km, the New Grandland Plug-in HYBRID-e qualifies for a benefit-in-kind (BiK) rate of 11%, making it perfectly suited to both fleet and business users. Under 2021/2022 BiK rates, drivers would face monthly payments of just £61.90 per month for those in the 20% income tax bracket and £123.80 for those in the 40% income tax bracket - a significant saving compared to petrol or diesel alternatives.
Design
The entry-point to the New Grandland range is generously equipped with many of the essentials drivers and passengers look for in a family SUV. Design models are exclusively available with petrol and diesel powertrains and feature 17-inch five twin-spoke silver alloy wheels. Vauxhall's Multimedia infotainment system provides a seven-inch colour touchscreen and seven-inch digital instrument cluster with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. All Design models feature LED head and tail lights, automatic lights, high beam assist, front and rear parking sensors as well as lane departure warning with lane keep assist, cruise control and automatic emergency braking. Dual-zone climate control, automatic wipers, all-round electric windows and electrically-operated, heated and folding door mirrors add extra convenience.
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