2020 Vauxhall Grandland X review - is Vauxhall's largest SUV a hit? | What Car?

[@richardikin]

Just ordered my new Grandland X Elite Nav. Zero problems in three years with my current one, comfortable to drive, well built and, in my opinion, better looking than the 3008.

[@dizzy2oo2]

I had the pleasure today to drive a 1.2 automatic. Overall, I found it very nice to drive. The car seems very solid, silent and very spacious. The controls are all were you would expect them to be, and the navigation is located in the upper part of the dashboard (as opposed to the Kadjar, for example, where you need to take your eyes off the road to look at the navigation). The 1.2L petrol engine definitely does not make the Grandland a race car, but it is not that bad either, with good torque (we were 5 people in the car during the test drive, but no luggage). You have plenty of options to choose from, some of them really cool (like the 360 camera which is better than the Nissan QQ, IMO), yet you are not forced into some options if you want just part of a package. What I did not like was that there seemed to be a slight lag between when I floored it and when the acceleration started. Then there is also that glossy surface which you can leave a mark on really quick. But again, overall, I liked the car very much.

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

God all these comments below........ The car looks nice. And the interior is nice and the space is large the boot capacity is large and the drive is ok. So why are people complaining?

[@lizzcoppin7201]

ONYX.G I wonder myself. I’m thinking of getting this car because I have a problem with my back. I hope it’s not bad like everyone here says. 🙄

[@donmacalister9323]

@@lizzcoppin7201 The seats are excellent, or at least they are if you can get the top German spec ones - I have driven for four hours without a break and no problems with my back at all. My previous Astra I would be moving about in agony after 30 minutes...

[@sme4969]

@@lizzcoppin7201 if you need anythin in the arm rest you will be fecked to get it unless you pull over

[@deano007deano7]

Stunning Car...better than my Sportage and certainly more powerful

[@thanasisconstantinou7442]

What a pleasant personality you have Mrs. Rebecca and what a nice and honest car test. Until now, I had only seen flattering reviews about this car, and no credible commentary on driving pleasure, quality and driving comfort. Thanks for that.

[@ServerDotExe]

Got to admit I’m loving the swiping your foot or pressing the button really easy for wheelchair users love how they truly care

[@danhall5761]

I work for VAUXHALL and drove one recently the best way to describe this is a rangerover without the price tag and running costs.

[@sme4969]

proves how poor range rovers have become now in that case LOL

[@Ltm-ek3qy]

🤣🤣

[@Dave-wt8xg]

If you think a 1.2 isn’t fast enough you need to drive one it’s pretty dam quick I tow a trailer and it performs well .Don’t knock it until you try it .Also it’s the only petrol they do at the moment no 1.4t.

[@maherdaibes9344]

how did you a review of the 2020 moodle in the year 2017??? or am i loosing my mind

[@TheGreatLoco]

It will be complicated to make 5 brands offerings from the same model. It used to be Citroën was quirky and cheap, while Peugeot was traditional and better equipped. Then, there's the DS that's premium brand with avant garde design. I get Vauxhall and Opel have more presence in the UK and Germany respectively, but it's hard to understand what that brands stand for.

[@donmacalister9323]

In answer to comments that the 1.2 must be under powered actually the 1.2 turbo is fine and it really doesn't struggle on motorways or hills. I moved to this car from a 2 litre 190hp Astra Biturbo (got rid of it as I didn't want to loose my license) and no, this is not as effortless (or quick) but even fully loaded will accelerate well enough from 70 to make overtaking safe and easy. You may need to change down accelerating up hill as it doesn't have the torque of a 2 litre Biturbo but I'm more than happy for those few moments to be compensated by pretty good fuel economy for such a big, comfortable and beautifully quiet car (the Astra was NOISY inside the cabin!). The two things that took a little while to get used to were the weighting of the steering (which is light at central position but seems to tighten up as you turn) and the old school petrol turbo which initially felt quite "on" or "off" (especially when pulling out or pulling away) combined with what seems like low gearing in the first couple of gears meaning that my early driving of it was a little lurchy until I learnt to drive it smoothly. I bought mine second-hand as an ex demonstrator with very low mileage, have had the car a few months and its been excellent other than the plastic trim over a rear wheel arch coming unclipped and the stop/start rarely working (I think this is a common problem with it not recognising the battery has enough charge). Just need to find the time to take it in to be sorted under warranty. Overall a really nice car that I'm very pleased with.

[@yeamate147]

I am looking to upgrade from an Astra to the Grandland x and have been considering other options due to the power diff, ( only a 150bhp SRI T) but this has reassured me, hopefully I won’t miss the power too much 😂

[@donmacalister9323]

A few years on I would add one cautionary note. Along with the 1.0 Ecotech Ford, Peugeot and others this 1.2 engine uses a wet timing belt. I believe it was expected to last something like 180,000 miles or 10 years. It doesn’t. I still have the car and love it but have just spent over £1000 on its 6year service plus timing belt replacement which is a big job. Now it’s done it should be fine for at least another 6 years but anyone buying this or any other wet belt engine needs to factor in a major cost at some point.

[@nomchompsky3012]

Wow, they reviewed the 2020 Grandland X in a video they uploaded in 2017. Amazing! Keep up the time travelling.

[@garethtaylor1470]

I noticed this too! Forget the vehicle I’m personally far more interested in the time travelling technology!🤷‍♂️💫

[@huwjones5879]

Grandland X may look quite unadventurous compared t the 3008 but it won't date as quickly. The 3008 will look very dated when its face-lifted in a couple of years and made to look even more odd in an attempt to keep it "cutting edge". Sadly a trait suffered by many French cars.

[@BronchoGillespie]

I’ve just bought a Grandland X for the Mrs to ferry the kids around, I was in the car trade for years and have driven thousands of cars, I have to say for what it costs I genuinely cannot find fault at all with this car. Most days I leave my new E Class Cabrio behind and take the Grandland.

[@ne2256]

What was the price of your car?

[@BronchoGillespie]

@@ne2256 I think it was about 18 - 19k but I pay £129 a month for it with a £1200 deposit, cheap as chips.

[@melcanuck5951]

Not keen on the background music...!

[@gerry5134]

What was wrong with the Vauxhall petrol 1.4 turbo engine ?

[@phillipjones3439]

Nothing. Excellent engine.

[@hrh2092]

Love this golden color. It appeared on Corsa 2007 too but then disappeared from the face of carkind.

[@paulmayle4374]

Colour

[@TreesRgreen123]

I think the colour is horrible

[@hrh2092]

@@TreesRgreen123 then get a black A-oo-Di

[@andrahbell7020]

I quite like the looks of it sadly not available in us....... think this would make a good Buick

[@George-wx9dj]

Chevy Equinox same thing

[@shroomyesc]

@@George-wx9dj I'm responding to an old comment I know, but this Opel/Vauxhall is/was on a Peugeot platform, not a GM platform like the Equinox

[@George-wx9dj]

@@shroomyesc ❤️

[@richardikin]

I've had my Grandland X SE for 3 years now, and I love it. I prefer the styling, inside and out, to it's Peugeot cousin, and I find it drives very smoothly, it's very roomy, plenty of power, and I highly recommend it. It's odds on that i'll be having a new, higher spec, Grandland in September.

[@wyattkairo1156]

You prolly dont care but if you are bored like me atm then you can watch all of the latest series on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother for the last couple of months xD

[@johnnykyson2928]

@Wyatt Kairo Yea, have been using instaflixxer for since december myself :D

[@Milk-lw6to]

My dad used to have a blue Vauxhall GrandLand X blue but sadly I don’t know what model

[@bardolino2000]

Have a 1.2 petrol manual sport nav. Good sized family car, comfortable and safe. Really comfy seats. Looks good inside and out. Well equipped. Gear transmission taken some getting used to - you need to be fairly precise. Economy probably quite good compared to similar types. Fine to drive in a sensible manner.

[@garyesson6163]

I recently had the 1.2 as a hire car and was impressed with the boot space and general ride. The SE model was a bit underspecced compared to rivals with no parking sensors, sat nav, or reversing camera. The engine was a bit flat until around 2000 rpm when the turbo kicked in and the lag was frustrating especially on hills where I needed to change gear more often to keep progress. Also for an SUV, storage was limited with small door pockets and lack of sufficient drink holders. Overall not a bad car but I would like to try rivals such as the Seat Ateca

[@alanthorburn5073]

Got a picture of Rebecca in my bedroom. Nuff said Bhoys.

[@FireFoxx150]

that wireless charging point is optional and the top model has 12v to 240v inverter and both driver and passenger front seats are fully electric the model you have shown is our model as we have had it scene October 2019 (due to covid-19 we have only done 7000 miles) from new but there is one fault that is annoying to say the least and that is the front passenger seat belt sensor will trigger after you get out of the seat and the driver drives off we had to drive around with the passenger seat belt in to stop the beep but overall it is a really awesome drive, We have been to dunnet's head in Scotland and absolutely flawless on motorways and very capable on a and b roads unfortunately we have never had to use the road settings (but we may in feb when we go back up there)

[@kemalpratama23]

Who the best Opel Grandland X or Skoda Karoq ?

[@markbeggs4894]

Just ordered the 1.2 sport nav. Can't wait !!!

[@th3_blck_d3vl14]

what are your thoughts? i'm thinking about going for the same one.

[@ravs05]

Wouldn’t it make sense to show the cabin first before driving .. you know .. like everyone else does!!

[@paulmayle4374]

It's good to be different :)

[@profcamp23]

C’moon man the lady likes to taste b 4 getting to down to Bussiness in she wastes her time

[@nathan6116]

Personally I’m no fan of non-off road SUV’s but this looks nice and seems to be cheaper than a lot of worse cars

[@luckz4873]

Rebecca, when will you stop talking about your size? Almost every video. You are OK for christ sake!

[@GultekinCOSAR]

Hello Thank You very much for this Car review video. By the way ; Did You transfer to What Car Channel from Carbuyer UK ? I wish You good luck.

[@rabit818]

Becky looks good on this video.

[@IshmaelSimpson]

rabit818 Reference me a video where she hasn't looked good.

[@shanjanusman9974]

She's got good style for sure

[@HG504X]

She always looks good. She thicc.

[@shanjanusman9974]

Rebecca is a well dressed woman for sure

[@randyrandier2664]

shes has lost weight

[@alexsamsung5579]

Why do all car reviewers talk like Clarkson?

[@Zooumberg]

Tempted to go from my 2014 Corsa to this or a VXR Corsa. Decisions decisions.

[@stephenwakeman3074]

This buyout could have spruced up Vauxhall’s designs and kept the workhorse engines. Instead, it’s keeping the weakest aspect of the brand (the design) and incorporating the weakest aspect of its new parent (engine and mechanical underpinnings). What a waste.

[@andyreid2386]

mines on order few weeks to wait

[@paulsouthall3096]

This isn't the 2020 version of the Grandland X.

[@patriciathomas1533]

There isn't any light in the boot very annoying also front seats don't head up we had a mocha before this car sorry we changed it now should off kept the mocha .

[@petermumford265]

Mine has a light in the boot, and heated seats!!

[@gabrielueta6908]

It's always good to see a car review, but I come to see Rebbeca.

[@szolanek]

I am not for cars, really. I accompanied my girlfriend to a regular checkup to the dealer and we had to wait half an hour. I set in all cars, they displayed. All the same, better to get out as getting in. Than I got into this one.... It feels like home. You know, it's a kind of Feng Sui thing. It fits me and by getting old, I don't mind that it is lazy. I always started passing with at least 20 M/h edge and takes me 2-3 seconds. Plowing the land, tractor is better.

[@DanielGreen07]

U wot m8?

[@feloniousfloyd2203]

My American F150 is bigger than the average London flat. Plus I can fit all 20 of my semiautomatic assault rifles, and freedom comes standard.

[@isaacpermentier506]

Why did they give you guys one with those ugly allroad rims? The 19 inch alloys look waaay better on this car. Also, the gold isn't the most beautifull color on offer imo. Other than that I think it's a great car! Maybe not the best in class, but good value for money :)

[@martin-1965]

The better models might be great but the bottom of the line I've been dumped with as a courtesy car by Europcar for the week is an utter piece of rubbish to drive. I've driven many rubbish and awful cars but this one without any bells and whistles is utterly useless and like driving a bad transit van. Definitely go for the upgraded models guys and gals and go automatic as the gearbox on this one which is brand new is like searching for the gears in porridge.

[@martin-1965]

On its plus side - it does have physical buttons for climate control but the drivers footwell is designed for someone with tiny feet. I'm size 8 and found the clutch pedal was a nightmare as catching shoe on the surrounding almost every time.

[@enchantedprince5949]

I came here for the car, I swear.

[@richardtuson605]

I prefer the look of it to the Peugeot. No way is 1.2 enough to power that car on motorway or hills. I've got Astra 1.4 turbo and even that's struggles s bit with motorway acceleration and hills. That's fine but for such a big car forget it I think they now do 1.5T which is probably still a bit short.

[@omarf2406]

Never understood why people wear their coats while driving, let alone do reviews wearing them.

[@oliverstemp9132]

Because they are cold

[@omarf2406]

@@oliverstemp9132 Cars have climate control.

[@oliverstemp9132]

@@omarf2406 maybe they are wearing a coat because it’s winter

[@omarf2406]

@@oliverstemp9132 I never do. Not even in winter. It takes, what, 5 minutes tops for the interior to become warm enough not to be needing a coat. But she's wearing a coat during the whole review. People, take off your coats when driving. It is much more comfortable!

[@oliverstemp9132]

@@omarf2406 this is a very strange thing to get so worked up about

[@graemeporter2529]

Whenever my mum leaves her phone in the boot the car phones 999 😂

[@mattjenkins4551]

Got the 1.2 petrol as a hire car and not impressed. Underpowered, not great on fuel im filling it twice a week with combined motorway and town driving. Great for local trips but if you doing lots of miles look elsewhere.

[@chakawhyte5753]

All of these crossovers are the death of cars. The appeal to functionality and blandness. I watched this and I dont thibk I could tell you anything about this car that is at anytime appealing or offensive. This is the vechicular equivalent of boiled potatoes.

[@warriorlegend8384]

Chaka Whyte think there more for disabled drivers

[@DanteL007]

This is ridiculous did she just say 1.2 has 128 horsepower. .and the better powerful engine 1.6 with 118 horsepower..whats this all about maybe 1.6 has more torque but why not say it.

[@Rich-ji3nw]

Obviously the diesel will have more torque.

[@stevo091]

Peugeot 3008 miles better.. Vauxhall needs to up there game.

[@andyreid1553]

best car ive ever had got this automatic

[@Ltm-ek3qy]

1.6 diesel manual is by far the worst car I have ever driven

[@DannieJensen]

The only thing wrong with the Mokka is the name :)

[@SprocketN]

Dannie Jensen I like my Mokka, not so keen on Grandland as a car name.

[@jonnyjones5201]

Least they put an engine temp gauge in this one 😆

[@domsquaaa4323]

It has WIFI??

[@petermumford265]

Yes, it does.

[@_pr0mZ]

Front parking sensors for whom blind drivers? .😂

[@Yb807-g]

LIKE YOU 🤣

[@danieljayhh]

I thought she said porsche 3008

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

Glad to see there's room for a banana... uh hum! Shame it's the Vauxhall's sole redeeming feature... Happy New Year Rebecca, always enjoy your videos. Best of luck with the racing this year

[@glendree1]

above 50 mph ..quite a lot of road noise…could do better

[@Dave-wt8xg]

You want to drive a Honda HRV can’t hear yourself speak otherwise a good ca

[@PLIDD]

Not bad

[@stevemay5274]

Gosh was she singing or actually talking?

[@sherwan8143]

Is it electric though?

[@petermumford265]

NO,!!

[@laserjet2000]

Great review! Ah, what a dull name! Opel needs more creativity!

[@davidrichards1253]

Just looks like any other Suv just mundane in everyway.

[@abarthpz]

I cant shake the feeling , that everytime I see any new Opel , I know underneath it is a Peugeot, and for me that is just wrong... And that new Opel design worked only on new Insignia, the SUV line-up doesnt look as good as Insignia, they look too big , they lack of decent proportions, the bonnet is too short and too high, and the car looks as if it cant handle corner in a normal way, like it is to soft...

[@-DC-]

The slow death of Vauxhall opel continues, another totally mediocre offering.

[@ahmedalshamsi8144]

Such a relief

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

Meh. And why do Vauxhall give their cars such sucky names?

[@cansincan11]

No it is not.

[@bensmithkent22]

Currently sitting in a rental one of these on the M2 in traffic ruined my night. Its a miserable hateful car with a nasty unbalanced loud 3cyl 1.2 turbo petrol. Soon to be cheap angry pikey dad car fodder on autotrader like picassos were if its not already. Miserable thing its economical mind.

[@MrPeterthepilot]

Managed 23 secs before the sing-song voice had me running for the stop button. Let’s see if Car-wow or Car Buyer have reviewed it...

[@Qwepto]

Lmao, soft

[@robertpace9923]

We have had one for 2 weeks as a rental with 10,000 MLS on the clock. Utter, utter crap, 100 MLS today and I will be quite happy if I never have to drive it again. The ride is quite good at low speed on smooth surfaces, as is the steering and road holding, but anything over 40mph and aggravated by poor road surfaces it becomes very twitchy and difficult to place accurately. The the power steering system that changes the effort required to steer seems to change significantly at various speeds, so rather than helping you to control the car effectively it actually leaves you guessing as to the required steering input and making it even more difficult to control. The brakes are ok but very snatchy as is the clutch which is set too high and is difficult to operate with your heal on the floor, as you can imagine trying to operate a snatchy clutch pedal using a floating left foot results in very jerky takeoffs and lumpy gearshifts. As for the "powerful..." 1.2 l turbo engine, it isn't... It's, at best, nippy at low speed but on the open road and on motorways it's completely gutless. After attempting a 50mph overtake...I didn't try that again...it scared the crap out of me, pulled out hit the throttle in 4th and nothing happened, seriously even allowing for the horrendous 3 second tubo lag... it may redline at 7000 but power is only available from about 2,700 to 4,500rpm, ......however environmentally friendly this engine is, it's not up to pushing this lump of car around. The seats are hard and uncomfortable and the woman in the add (sorry review) isn't actually as short as she appears, the tailgate sill is near 3 foot of the ground! Try getting heavy shopping in and out of that.. But it has got an electric tailgate opener........

[@SuperCjallen]

Hi

[@eliafranzini8038]

My god the 'ANTARA' she looked so terrible

[@teggsy2165]

Another fixed sunroof that won't open.

[@arthurrobinson8819]

A refreshingly honest review... thank you. So to sum up, it's ugly, uncomfortable, noisy, has vague steering and can't match the opposition for quality. No wonder Rebecca is yawning at 6:59!

[@jackanderson902]

I dubt about Grandland X because is Vauxhall! I remember when Vauxhall build cars in " old time" bad bad, maybe is better now? Also in " old time" Opel was a part, but it was different if F. eks. a Diplomat was an Vauxhall or from Opel.

[@Kamikaze00Meds]

More like the Granddad X

[@pagba]

Ruben .V 🤩

[@deano007deano7]

Stunning Car

[@supersup999]

5:42 Waiving her foot didn't work, that's why she had to press the button. 😂😂😂

[@medinaman2106]

nope...wave foot only opens...u need to press button to close...

[@petermumford265]

No!! I waved the foot to close as well, no need for button pressing!!

[@MiataBRG]

How stiff and formulaic can presenters get?

[@sme4969]

we have the techline not all come with some of the specs you mention we have no heated seats would rather the heated seats than the sat nav. there is no on star service. no storage under the seat like the meriva steering is to light :( storage for a big car is crap the little storage by the steering wheel and door is cheep. the arm rest storage is awquard and not good if you are disabled, no drinks shelf/tray on the back of the front seat for rear passengers, there in a drink compartment proving you on have 2 people max. the gear lever on gear change is very clunky.. to much effort on looks and gadgets rather than other areas, the horn on a big car is a joke :( little girly toot toot rather than a deep bark. small reveiw window... turbo is no boost like the meriva.. would rather have manual hand brake instead of the blood electronic thing . i turned off drift control, i hate flashing on the dash it takes your eyes off the road, no cd player so again have to take eyes off the road to find music list :(

[@amilzekria6635]

Shes hot man😍

[@withstyle7816]

Engines suck...

[@Mr11ESSE111]

1,6 cdti 136 hp is enough

[@lucas-zg1fn]

It's not 1.6 136 hp but the 1560 cc. PSA 120 hp, by Peugeot. The Grandland X is product in France, in the same factory of Peugeot 3008. They're the same car, approximatelly.

[@jackyoung8162]

Why?

[@lucas-zg1fn]

At the begginning of 2017 PSA Group bought OPEL from GM group. Just one or two years ago the two companies started different joint ventures to use same engines, sit, exc. Grandland X and Crossland X are the first cars made by this new owner situation. Probably, in PSA vision, the 1560 cc. 120 hp engine is much more cheap to fix and use in order to the original GM Power Train engine 136 hp

[@Sparkylizzie]

With Style ddssdd

[@ericsmallman1904]

Only watch these reviews because of Rebecca!!

[@mokayohannese8032]

Tizta

[@nataliewalker303]

G

[@gimj1_8]

No 4wd?? wtf is the point then.

[@mrsociable1288]

Another 4x4 look alike I can laugh at in 2mm of snow

[@mrsociable1288]

But your Suzuki grand Vitara gets rubbish mpg Mr sociable! I know, but I don't pay £250 on finance and I'm not soooo afraid of damaging my new baby, I can go off-road too!

[@dennissmith6394]

I too remember the Carlton and Senator.. Both really nice quick cars and good to look at too. I used to have Vauxhalls' over 30 years ago because in my opinion they were at that time better than Fords. But, now Ford seem to be better, Japanese cars have come on leaps and bounds while Vauxhall seem to be going backwards lacking in style, choices and dare I say, 'street cred'. Shame they may be on the demise. Come on Vauxhall, you can do better than this.....

[@richardmelchers2938]

It's not an SUV, just an MPV with optional AWD. Terrible to see all these fake SUVs that seem to flood the market. Can't afford a Range Rover? Accept it and don't buy some stupid van that pretends it's an off roader.

[@vijeetsharma2507]

Richard Melchers this doesn’t even come with a awd but I agree and their are more then Range Rover but understand that you are making a point.

[@benfranklin4111]

hey cutie

[@Bryan-fg3ey]

Well it's no looker is it. I will stick with our qashqai.

[@davidrichards1253]

A Fool With A Tool in all fairness all it has to do is appeal to the Motability market like the Qashqai has and it will be a sales success just like the Qashqai and to be honest it looks nothing special like all these crossover suvs.

[@mrsociable1288]

Quashqai just seems like another Nissan box ticker. Tedious

[@PedrocasPT]

That name sucks.

[@sooperhooper]

An SUV with no 4 wheel drive option,what a waste of time,awful styling too!

[@anthonydevono8833]

Not a good review I’m afraid mediocre car as well just bland boring bit like the review itself

[@mohammedakhtar5335]

Anthony Devono y

[@donsolaris8477]

Grandma X

[@mrsociable1288]

Crapper bought one and he wouldn't know a decent car if it slapped him in the chops

[@derek4dragons]

3:01 and the sing song presentation style got right on my wick.... couldn't watch anymore... ☹️☹️☹️🤢🤢🤢 garbage!!!

[@colin186]

Who the hell picked the name? It really rolls off the tongue...Not !!

[@chrisali2173]

God, this car sounds crap :(

[@smdsmd9784]

So cheap