The Vauxhall Grandland (sold under the Opel brand in continental Europe) benefited from a major facelift in 2021, losing the 'X' suffix from its name. Based on the Stellantis EMP2 platform (shared with the Peugeot 3008 II), this phase 2 stands out with the adoption of the 'Vizor' grille characteristic of the brand's new identity and a modernized interior with the 'Pure Panel' (dual digital screen). Although comfortable and well-equipped, the Grandland inherits powertrains from the Stellantis group, which requires extreme vigilance regarding reliability, particularly concerning the 1.5 Turbo D diesel engine and the 1.2 Turbo petrol block, both subject to documented major design flaws.
The facelifted Vauxhall/Opel Grandland is a compact SUV full of objective qualities (comfort, design, equipment), but it is weighed down by the catastrophic reliability of its main combustion engines. If you are looking for a Diesel (1.5 Turbo D), caution is advised: only buy if the vehicle has already undergone the camshaft chain replacement (upgrade to 8 mm) justified by an invoice, otherwise you risk total engine failure. The classic 1.2 petrol is also to be avoided due to its wet belt. The only recommendable versions are the recent 1.2 MHEV (with a chain) or the PHEV versions, provided you carefully check the battery condition and the completed recalls.
| Oil change | £70 – 130 |
| Timing belt | £550 – 1 100 |
| Clutch | £800 – 1 500 |
| Complete brakes | £280 – 550 |
| Estimated annual budget | £500 – 1 000 |
Indicative estimates (independent garage, UK market). Prices vary by region and year.