The Vauxhall/Opel Grandland X (renamed simply Grandland during its facelift at the end of 2021) is a compact SUV and technical cousin of the Peugeot 3008 II and Citroën C5 Aircross, based on the EMP2 platform of the PSA group (now Stellantis). Unlike the 3008 with its polarizing design, the Grandland X opts for a more conservative, ergonomic (physical climate controls), and reassuring approach. While it shines with its comfort, roominess, and price-to-equipment ratio, its reliability record is heavily marred by the legacy of PSA engines from that era, notably the infamous 1.2 PureTech (badged here as 1.2 Turbo) and the 1.5 BlueHDi (1.5 Turbo D). A purchase that requires extreme vigilance regarding the maintenance history.
The Vauxhall/Opel Grandland X is an SUV full of family qualities, but undermined by the mechanical flaws of its PSA parts bin. If you are looking for a petrol model, the 1.2 Turbo (PureTech) is to be absolutely avoided unless the engine has been recently replaced and the maintenance is flawless. The 1.6 Turbo 180 is a much better choice, although rare. In diesel, avoid the non-updated 1.5 130 hp (7mm chain) and favor the excellent 2.0 177 hp, robust and high-performing, ideal for high mileage drivers.