The Vauxhall Grandland X (which became simply Grandland after its facelift) is a compact SUV and technical cousin of the Peugeot 3008 II, based on the PSA group's (now Stellantis) EMP2 platform. It stands out with a more conservative design and more traditional ergonomics than its French counterpart. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version, introduced in 2019, represents the top of the range with FWD (225 hp) and AWD (Hybrid4 300 hp) variants. While comfort and interior space are present, the overall reliability of the model is heavily marred by the PSA-sourced combustion engines (1.2 PureTech and 1.5 BlueHDi). The hybrid versions offer excellent drivability but require increased vigilance regarding the electronics and the high-voltage battery.
The Vauxhall/Opel Grandland X is an SUV full of family qualities, but undermined by the Stellantis parts bin. If you are targeting this model, the Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) version is paradoxically the safest mechanical choice, as it avoids the catastrophic 1.2 PureTech and 1.5 BlueHDi. However, this hybrid version is subject to a critical recall regarding a fire risk of the high-voltage battery. Buying a Grandland PHEV is only recommendable under one strict condition: that the dealer can prove the battery has been checked, updated, or replaced as part of the official recall campaigns. Flee from the 1.2 petrol and 1.5 diesel versions.