Totally agree with this review, i dont own this car and have only driven a older Mini S (with the older style or interior) i think the SE would be a great car to own if i slotted into the precise demographic niche that it is designed for. You would get the "maxi" fun factor with "mini" reliability worries of ownership. IMHO, your channel is uniqure because you own two of the funnest driver's cars currently available: mini and boxster. I wonder if you can do a subjective comparison just for giggles?
@terrynewton620013 күн бұрын
Just replaced my cooper s with this 😅
@huwjones587913 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I actually replaced this Grandland with a MINI Cooper S!
@tommyduk1779Ай бұрын
I doubt I'll ever take the plunge; so many lovely cars out there; but you're right, I have wondered...This is really nicely done, thank you!
@huwjones5879Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and then comment. I have to admit that there was more to fix than I originally anticipated when I bought the Boxster. There are plenty of KZbin videos that show you how to fix things but the majority are US based from Dry States so don't suffer the corrosion issues we do here in UK with our temperate climate and salted winter roads. I spent the purchase price of the Boxster to put it right. I know I'll never get my money back if I sold it, sorted ones don't seem to be worth much more than non-sorted ones.Thanks again.
@Chodcam25 күн бұрын
Great video. I’ve just taken the plunge, and bought one of a similar age. It’s now in at a specialist being sorted! You should make some more.
@kangzau100621 күн бұрын
@@huwjones5879great video, highly informative to see the actual points of potential failure, and just so you guys across the pond think it's all copacetic in dry America, our failures are frequently boots and sleeves that crumble away - dry rot.
@MrRoyck109 күн бұрын
As a Porsche owner there is no such thing as a cheap Porsche, you buy cheap you will certainly buy twice! It cost a kings ransom to keep my 987.2 going even though I bought it from an Indy Porsche dealer, I now own a 981 that is reliable with 2 years Porsche warranty. Anyone who is not mechanically inclined should keep a small Porsche slush fund of £2000 annually
@huwjones58793 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Absolutely. I bought mine as project fully aware of what would need doing and how much it would cost.
@robertpetch51822 ай бұрын
Hi Huw, what engine does your car have? I am looking at vx line hatchbacks 2015/6 with the 1.6CDTi engine
@robertpetch51822 ай бұрын
and just as I finish typing my comment you tell me in the video, exactly what I asked 🤣🤣
@huwjones58792 ай бұрын
@@robertpetch5182 Hi, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, its really appreciated. I must remember to give details like engine capacity sooner in the videos! I don't have the car any longer. the 1.6 CDTi was quicker to 45/50 mph than the 2.0 CDTi I hade before. After that the 2.0 was stronger even with an autobox. 1.6 was much more economical though.
@user-ed4mb2br8y2 ай бұрын
love your review, just bought a 2009 estate, might need a new clutch at some point, but only paid 800 quid for it, and i love it
@huwjones58792 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and taking the time to comment, its really appreciated. Sounds like you got a good deal, Insignia Estate is a really good car, very much maligned purely because of its badge.
@bensmithkent223 ай бұрын
Anybody who “likes” the sound of 3 cylinder engines must see things differently to me, i cant stand the things I dont want to hear my car I want refinement and quiteness even from little runarounds cars. Im having to rent various cars atm having sold mine. Ive rented this a new juke a new kuga and a cx5. That was the only one with a 4cyl. It was thirstier but the night and day difference in smoothness. Currently got a corsa non turbo and boy do you near the so called characterful 3cyl thrum these testers rave about. No thanks.
@huwjones58793 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is appreciated. Each to their own. I also have a Triumph Street Triple R which has a lovely 3 cyl sound and the Grandland reminded me of that. If you want refinement and quietness then why are you bothering with engines, at all? Eliminate the engine altogether and go for an Electric Vehicle? My Tesla Model 3 is beautifully quiet, smooth and the driving experience far more refined than any ICE. If you want a small runabout the Renault Zoe is going to be way quieter and definitely more refined than a Corsa, and of course there is the eCorsa if you have a particular liking for Vauxhall.
@lindachittenden22663 ай бұрын
I've just bought a 1.2 turbo automatic I love it ❤
@huwjones58793 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment, always appreciated. Did you buy before or after watching my review?
@amirahmed3773Ай бұрын
How is the power from the 1.2?
@jasonking128421 күн бұрын
Keep. Checking the belt....
@Samantha-mk4bm3 ай бұрын
Thinking of adding one of these to the house with the Corsa e VXR. I love the look of them and the sound of the stock exhaust system from a 1.4 turbo is impressive! Sounds much louder than the Corsa e VXR which boosts a 1.6 turbo 205bhp engine. I had to add an induction kit and resonator delete pipe to the centre of the exhaust for it to sound louder.
@huwjones58793 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is always appreciated. The Abarth 595 is a great little car. The one in the video has the Moto Marelli Bombardoni exhaust , straight through, no resonators, and it sounds glorious. If you go to look at any check the radio is tuning OK as the aerial can suffer from water ingress and the circuit board in the base gets fried. It is often mistakenly diagnosed as a faulty headunit.
@Samantha-mk4bm3 ай бұрын
My sister has a 20 plate Vauxhall crossland x it’s a 1.2 it’s comfy and as you mentioned it’s great over potholes!. However she has voiced and I’ve also noticed when out in it it’s very slow, I told her she should have opted for the 1.2 turbo version if she wanted something nippy. I like the design of them, however I’m a petrol head so I have a 66 plate corsa e VXR, it’s a quick car but the only downside is you really do feel the bumps in it especially over potholes.
@huwjones58793 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is alway appreciated. Mine was the 1.2 turbo and it went OK. I like the look of the new EV version. VXR Vauxhalls are always fun.
@klerr114 ай бұрын
I’ve been on the fence for 2 days about getting a 2019 grandland and thanks to your honest review I feel ready to take the leap!
@huwjones58794 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive comment, iI really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Hope you enjoy the car.
@alexclyne81755 ай бұрын
Hi Huw - thanks for making this video! I am looking at getting a 2020-ish Grandland to replace a Peugeot 208. Looking back at this video, do you think your opinions still stand up, or are there some thoughts that you've changed your mind about?
@huwjones58795 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking their time to watch and comment, it means a lot. I made this just before I changed the car, so don’t have anything further to add to my observations in the video. I do think the Grandland’s styling has aged well, unlike its cousin the Peugeot 3008. And that has a stupid steering wheel as well.
@glendagobstoppa30335 ай бұрын
Can't work out how its still going with a piston missing, amazing.
@huwjones58795 ай бұрын
Sounds good though doesn’t it! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
@bensmithkent223 ай бұрын
Hate 3cyls but in the name of economy they are largely what us average joes have to suffer now. Vag 1.5tsi all day everyday. Or the previous 1.4 turbos vauxhall stuck in the astra k. Great engine in a cooking model.
@mrb44085 ай бұрын
Buy a Peugeot 3008 instead, you won’t regret it.
@huwjones58795 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is appreciated. Peugeot 3008 is essentially the same car but with more quirky French styling including a daft steering wheel. IMO over time the Grandland will age better due to is more conventional styling. Of course this may not bother those who change vehicle frequently.
@ricsparicspa88032 ай бұрын
Same engine and chassis.
@francoandjimtherotties25926 ай бұрын
Just bought a 19 plate elite nav for my mrs and my 2 rottweilers....pick it up next week,apart from a lovely looking car i dont know much about it.....ill report back soon 😂
@huwjones58796 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, do let me know how you get on.
@davidbrazier52836 ай бұрын
I've just bought a 70 plate Grandland X Premium Nav auto. Absolutely lovely car, smooth auto box changes (smoother than my old Mokka X elite). Lots of toys too.
@huwjones58796 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, it's always appreciated.
@ZerokillerOppel14 ай бұрын
Sorry, I'm Dutch....what's a 70 plate?
@klerr114 ай бұрын
@@ZerokillerOppel1 in the UK the registration plate/number plate indicates which year the car was first registered and therefore how old it is. A 70 plate is for a car that was first registered in 2020
@ZerokillerOppel14 ай бұрын
@@klerr11 Ok, thank you, so a 60 plate means 2010? Is that how it works?
@klerr114 ай бұрын
@@ZerokillerOppel1 yes since 2000 they've been like this. 00 and 50 are both 2000, 10 and 60 are both 2010 and so on as the number plates change twice a year. So this year would be 24 from April and from September it will be 74.
@sammycool776 ай бұрын
This was fantastic, cheers brother. I pick A 2015 one up tomorrow in white from Luton. I live in Sheffield so should be an enjoyable drive home.
@huwjones58796 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback, it is really appreciated. Enjoy the Grandland.
@BIM40K6 ай бұрын
Thank you for a really good honest review. I've got a 1.2 auto on order.
@huwjones58796 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback it really is appreciated.
@Horizon301.5 ай бұрын
Have you got it yet?
@grahamc20366 ай бұрын
great honnest review ,thanks .i now own one .i like the car car, ive got a 1.2 sri nav . the only downside is that selecting first gear from a standing start is notchy . this is not just when the car is warming up either.
@huwjones58796 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it. Glad you like your Grandland. Might it be worth getting the clutch actuation checked?
@WiganWonderer7 ай бұрын
Huw... You may never see this... but THANK YOU for the BEST Review I've EVER seen on the internets! :) Subscribed and Bell hit sir! ;)
@huwjones58797 ай бұрын
I do see the comments, I've go so few subscribers I can read them all! Thanks you for the flattering review, much appreciated. Hope you found it useful.
@stephenbolton11927 ай бұрын
Can u tell me how to disable my alarm when my dog is in
@huwjones58797 ай бұрын
I'm afraid not I only had the car for a day.
@philipking75597 ай бұрын
Damn, I have been searching to see how they make modern rugby balls without laces and still yet to find out how. These have a large hole which is laced up after and I could see it was difficult to turn inside out when stitched from the inside. So how do they stitch the inside of a modern ball that has no opening to turn it inside out?
@akaoveve7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your great honest review. Very informative and helpful
@huwjones58796 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback it really is appreciated.
@matimusthegreat8 ай бұрын
Hi did you end up buying a CJ auto lift to use on the mini? I saw your comment on a separate video from someone who was reviewing it. I have a 05 mcs and was wondering how it fits? Cheers Matt
@huwjones58798 ай бұрын
Thanks for getting in touch. Good detective work! Yes i have a CJ Autos lift and it worked very well on the R53. The lift is adjustable widthways to enable it to fit safely. It takes a bit of practice to get the balance set correctly. It doesn’t fit my Boxster 986 so if you want to make me an offer?
@matimusthegreat8 ай бұрын
@@huwjones5879 thanks for the reply. It depends where you are? Im Bolton way..
@chrishirst77169 ай бұрын
Have you ever had to do work on the radar at the front on the grandland x
@huwjones58799 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for taking the time to watch and reply, it is appreciated. The Grandland X we had didn't have the radar, or if it did it wasn't enabled. Ours was a lease car and I wouldn't have done any work on it anyway.
@Iamhudson899 ай бұрын
Terrible build quality I had to repair a coil spring and drop links on a 68 plate and now wish bones car only has 56k on the clock and it’s not like it’s been ragged around it can’t pull off fast enough unless it’s passed 2k revs 😅 it’s lovely to drive one of the nicest cars I have drove for comfort but yeah build quality is shocking
@huwjones58799 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, much appreciated. I guess this is why PCP and Lease is so popular, if something breaks its under warranty, out of warranty, tough. And of course underneath these are basically Peugeots, a brand not held in high regard for build quality.
@Iamhudson899 ай бұрын
yeah I don't have no warranty now, a car this age shouldn't have so many problems haha never again I will go back to bmw :D @@huwjones5879
@br1647 ай бұрын
Had the same on my 68 plate 308, on 22k miles. Must be a PSA thing
@Iamhudson897 ай бұрын
@@br164 mine is now in the garage with a broken timing belt with 58k on the clock never ever again will I get Vauxhall
@MrP3ppy6 ай бұрын
@@Iamhudson89 How have you gotten on with the belt? Have you saw the stuff about the "Special Coverage" for the timing belt? There's a couple Facebook groups with tales of peoples timing belt woes; "Grandland owners group (UK)" and "Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X Club".
@SlashMitchell19949 ай бұрын
"Well upholstered in the derriere" poetic genius. Great and honest review also
@huwjones58799 ай бұрын
I'd forgotten I'd said that! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, glad you enjoyed it.
@michaelcooper498610 ай бұрын
When those leather balls get wet they are harder then a rock
@kenbray244210 ай бұрын
Hi huw enjoyed the insignia review would you choose it over the quasqi
@huwjones587910 ай бұрын
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is appreciated. Apples and Oranges really, I much preferred to drive the Insignia over the Qashquai, it was more involving. However the Nissan took more load and was a bit nicer for rear passengers.
@oisinb016111 ай бұрын
great review, going to buy one soon.
@huwjones587911 ай бұрын
Thank you for the positive feedback it really is appreciated. I do hope though that my review played only a small part in your decision. Like all reviews they are subjective.
@Frantixj Жыл бұрын
How do you lay the back seats flat? I can't figure that out...
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I really can’t remember i’m afraid, we changed this car in 2017. Go to your nearest Nissan dealer I’m sure they can sort you out.
@sr3199 Жыл бұрын
Cracking sense of humour, had a fair few chuckles watching this! Great down to earth review
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for the comment and taking time to do so, it is appreciated. I’m glad you found it amusing, and not boring. I tried to do something a little different from all of the other car sites, just said what I think without trying to be someone I’m not.
@MrWWEHD17 Жыл бұрын
nice car really, i have a '10 1.6 petrol 5 seats, my problem is the armrest, its lets say useless. its way far back, and you cant move it forward. i know its not that big deal, but still, nice video tho, I love mine will be with me for a few more years i hope
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment, it’s appreciated. We liked the Qashqai. It did exactly what we expected.
@s727r Жыл бұрын
We just bought one an 18 plate, I bloody love it, it's smooth has grunt and comfortable. I find the suspension a bit soft at times but that contributes to the smooth ride. Believe it or not but there are performance parts available for it too, which I plan on buyjng.
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment, it’s really appreciated. I would hope the performance parts included updated anti-roll bars.
@arshadhussain1694 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review thanks.
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback. Much appreciated.
@karentoynton8948 Жыл бұрын
I have same issue with the footrest the clutch pedal, due to being close together. In general I like ours a few niggle bits but nice in the whole.
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m glad it’s not just me that the pedals annoyed. In the 2yrs we had ours it was faultless, a little dull and lacking character perhaps, but that doesn’t bother a lot people of course.
@karentoynton8948 Жыл бұрын
@@huwjones5879 if you have had yours three years, about same we have had ours, sadly there was not a lot of choice at that time. We had two options for the Sri one was black one was grey, we had the grey, to at least give a bit of something of a difference with the black roof. It ‘s like you say not anything to special on the outside, but very comfy inside. We have had many Vauxhall cars over the years and in general been happy with them , my hubby is really a Mazda man but Mx5 ‘s . However he also likes this. Pity there are not more bright colours , so many about from different manufacturers, , Vauxhall have pretty much kept the same range of colours. Anyway overall it’s not a bad car hehe. Thanks for your review I enjoyed watching it.
@adamedwards3730 Жыл бұрын
Currently have a elite astra 1.6 diesel.. looking for more space as my son growing rapidly. Thinking of one of these myself
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m not sure the Grandland has much more room than an Astra, perhaps a bit more boot space? However I’m sure the Astra is better to drive.
@adamedwards3730 Жыл бұрын
@Huw Jones thanks for the response, this is it I like my astra, but do feel need more space. Difficult one
@jdb286 Жыл бұрын
Thinking of getting one, have had a few astras in the past, I think the pedals are quite close on vauxhall as whole not just the Grandland maybe? No one has commented about the horn is anyone embarrassed to use it 😂??
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. The pedal spacing in my Insignia were fine, I put the Grandland’s narrow pedal spacing down to the Peugeot heritage. Overall though it’s a decent enough car, perhaps a little short on personality, but of course that doesn’t matter to most car buyers.
@jamesmalcolmdixon959225 күн бұрын
I do not like the positioning of the pedals . Could be dangerous . Very noticeable , keep catching two pedals , and ledge at the side of the clutch pedal
@bullet-catcherhohoho250 Жыл бұрын
Just bought one today 2019 1.2 SE auto £14000 got a £1000 of at main dealer, a Peugeot 3008 (A lot of reviews compare them) which i would have bought, since i own the old style 3008, new shape 2019 was over £20000.
@pitifulgore01 Жыл бұрын
How is the Vauxhall grandland x on engine oil? Does it go through a lot??
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
I only had it for just over 2yrs. In that time it’s oil consumption was negligible.
@pitifulgore01 Жыл бұрын
@@huwjones5879 Ok thank you! 🙏🏻
@bardolino2000 Жыл бұрын
Hi Huw. Really interesting well presented review. I have had the 1.2 Sport Nav manual for almost 3 years. I like everything about the car apart from one thing which is that I find the clutch release to be quite jerky (mostly from 1st to 2nd) and a million miles away from the effortlessly smooth Toyota Avensis (my previous car). It took me a long time to master this. But even now I still find it takes more effort than it should (and particularly on a hill start). I need to be very exact in bringing the clutch precisely up to the biting point and actually holding it there for a good second before fully releasing. Maybe it is just that the Toyota was so smooth and maybe because I tend not to over rev. But still wish I had gone automatic. Any feedback on this would be much appreciated.
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate. I no longer have the Grandland so I'm unable to provide much that will be useful to you and your clutch issues, the only problem I had with the clutch was that the pedal was far too close to the brake pedal.
@bardolino2000 Жыл бұрын
Cheers Huw. I don't think the car is faulty as such. I could always test drive another one and see if it feels the same.
@tomaszgolebiowski5321 Жыл бұрын
Very nice review, I'm planning to get this car 2019-2020 soon ,and your video helped me a lot with my decision. My other options are : Ford Kuga or Nissan Q 🤔
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Very flattered that my video was helpful in making your new car decision. Please be aware though that these are only my opinions.Thanks and I hope you enjoy your new car.
@diane44884 ай бұрын
Me too. Have gone for the Grandland, as the spec is much higher, for the money.
@picasopicaso445 Жыл бұрын
Timing belt issue as mentioned in another comment had to have it all replaced. Eco button works when it wants which is not often. Door arm rest squeak far to much when leaning on them. But agree with how good it is 1.2auto sport nav
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@kenreeve6549 Жыл бұрын
Great review thanks 10/10
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment, very much appreciated.
@Steve-Cross Жыл бұрын
I test drove the new 2022 version this week. I was impressed with the way it drove, but I was disappointed that it lacked certain features other cars in this class and price range, have as standard. I also thought it was a little underpowered with the 1.2 turbo engine. Although it seemed to get along quite well, with just two of us. I think it might struggle fully loaded, up a steep mountain pass. It could do with a few more horses under the bonnet, for the size of the car it is. Unfortunately they don't do a hybrid that isn't plug-in. I am sure that would make a big difference. As I live in an apartment; that is not practical for me. It was good to hear your review. Thank you.
@huwjones5879 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I can't say that the Tech-Line spec Grandland that I had lacked anything, but Vauxhall do have previous for dropping the spec in different model years. the first Insignia Sri I had was well equipped but when it came time to change, the replacement car had been down specced, e.g. such things as manual rear windows instead of the electric, and the Chrome exhaust tail pipe, I went with a Qashqai instead but 3 years later the Insignia spec when I looked was similar to the first one? I can only assume the Vauxhall accounts team try to cut as much as they can until buyers go elsewhere, then they up the spec again? I never felt the Grandland 1.2 3 cyl engine lacked pull, even with four adults and luggage on board, but the latest model looks to be a very different car to the one I had so comparison is difficult.
@zarrow502 жыл бұрын
My GF prefers knobs and she went for the 18" ones for a better ride
@huwjones58792 жыл бұрын
As long as she doesn’t twist them too hard then it’s all good.
@lucimaramoras-musicaesport37562 жыл бұрын
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@ctrldelete17632 жыл бұрын
The engine is Renault not Nissan?
@huwjones58792 жыл бұрын
Yes. Its a Renault engine.
@danspears96072 жыл бұрын
Hi Thanks for the review. I've recently got the new Mokka 22 plate, the well space is tight, the foot rest if used, I'm hitting the underside of the clutch, if not using it and go to engage the clutch, I am hitting the foot rest plate and the clutch so not engaging the clutch. Hope no emergency stops required.
@huwjones58792 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Taking into account your experience, this appears to be a problem across the model range. there really is no reason for this, a couple of cm more would have fixed it.
@scotspie501douglas72 жыл бұрын
I have a nissan with stop start and your right ..lol its in for a service today and mine is always playing up ...lol
@huwjones58792 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I’ve always found Stop/Start on all cars to be temperamental, on my daughters Ford Ka2 I think it only worked when Haley’s comet was visible! On my current MINI Cooper S Stop/Start was probably the best I’ve experienced but I’ve coded it out in all modes except Eco.
@scotspie501douglas72 жыл бұрын
mine is 1.2 3cylinder 138 BHP but its the same engine that Peugeot use] mine is turbo always worried small turbo] have been looking at extended warranty mine is 4 years old with 20,00 miles
@huwjones58792 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. It's not just the engine, the floorpan and a lot of the rest of the car is Peugeot as well! I don't think turbo life is the concern it once was, if the vehicle is maintained accordingly. I liked the engine, for such a small displacement it had enough pull. Like a lot of turbo engines it didn't like it near the rev limit but in the mid-range, which is where a car like the Grandland needs it, I had no complaints.