Opel Grandland 2025 review | MHEV & BEV tested in Germany!

[@williamfence566]

As a Night time HGV driver those headlights are a right pain in the ar2e. Quite simply they don't work. The lights are set to trigger anything at lower level so illuminate the lanes in front of the vehicle but the central reservation blocks our lights coming towards them and as we sit higher up we get the full dazzle from virtually every vehicle.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Interesting to hear that. The demos of these kind of lights always feature cars coming towards the vehicle, not HGVs.

[@Djeseret]

It is not true that it applies to everyone, it varies greatly from car brand to car brand, and you only see the bad ones, the ones that work you think are ordinary headlights, so don't draw quick conclusions about the technology, but instead blame the bad technology of certain car brands.

[@williamfence566]

@@Djeseret I've been driving for years and only had the problem since the introduction of this tech. When the driver had to actively switch the lights it was so much less of an issue

[@Djeseret]

@@williamfence566 Several waste their light in the treetops, others do not in the same way, but even if that difference exists, it is probably not possible to say anything about how it is experienced from the other side. I've only noticed that some cars keep the bright lights down, close to the road and others shine high up, so there should be a difference, you might think.

[@svenerlandsson5211]

A really nice design, and also clever made decisions regarding the multimedia and it's easy of use The car You're showing has 20" wheels, not 19"

[@NobbyOnCars]

I don’t believe I said the car has 19, I said from 19 are standard

[@thepanamahat]

@@NobbyOnCars "even on these 19 inch alloys" genuine question what would be the major differences between 18 inch and 20 inch wheels ?

[@NobbyOnCars]

More tyre profile on the 18s so more comfort essentially. Bigger the wheel, the harsher the ride quality, generally speaking.

[@brendanjburns2969]

Having a friend that has gone to car hell and back with a 3 year old 1.2 petrol Grandland I would not be a fan of the petrol model, but maybe they have improved

[@JohnyMcNeal]

They replaced the belt in oil for a chain year plus ago. Still, no proof it's good now, belt in oil issues required some time to go public as well

[@brendanjburns2969]

@JohnyMcNeal this lad had so many electrical issues that in the end after a year of fighting they give him a diesel one

[@grahamohare6055]

Mark do you know if the top spec electric model had a power tailgate? Opel website saying only the elegance spec which is the middle spec is getting it. Which makes no sense to me. We really like this car. Great review

[@NobbyOnCars]

It would have - might be an error on the site or could be ‘in addition to’ on top of the mid

[@WheelieTheCapper]

Had solar and home battery installed August of last year ... Seriously impressive results and negative electric bill. Get as many panels as possible (affordable and roof available) ... I just wish I'd done it sooner.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks for that. Max the system can take for my spec is 18 panels so will see how many can fit and look right. 👍🏻

[@WheelieTheCapper]

@@NobbyOnCars I've got 18 south facing panels and 15kw of battery storage. It works brilliantly (the aim to avoid/limit electricity purchase outside of EV charging window, export as much as possible to the grid as it pays three times as much as EV charging cost... 24c -vs- 7.6c)

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@WheelieTheCapper Electric Ireland will do 9c 2-4am and then 21c to grid. Stuck with them til Feb but will see then. 10kWh battery too.

[@WheelieTheCapper]

@@NobbyOnCars Yep. I've two weeks left with Energia... Either will stick with them or maybe Pinergy (25c export, 5.45c EV rate but level pay option only I think) ...

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@WheelieTheCapper there’s no standing charge for electric Ireland with a smart meter so I might get a cheaper rate at night with others but I don’t know how many leave off the standing.

[@hisspwn4290]

1.2 pure tech...enough said!! These engines don't even last 60k miles! Avoid at all costs...

[@NobbyOnCars]

totally different setup in this car

[@hisspwn4290]

It's still the same 1.2, three cylinder engine, but they replaced the old faulty belt with a chain now, and added a mild hybrid. But Stellantis never confirmed whether they also addressed other annoying issues happening to this engine, for example oil consumption etc. Basically pretty much the same engine, but they replaced the belt as so many customers were complaining, but whether it helps in the long run it remains to be seen. I would say it's still a high risk that it will be very unreliable

[@NobbyOnCars]

1.6 hybrid might be the one so. The BEV is too heavy.

[@JohnyMcNeal]

​@@NobbyOnCars the thing is 1.6 phev in c5x/408 isn't top notch phev. It's good when charged but recharging on the go isn't the best and petrol on its own isn't the best.

[@michealkelliher8428]

That's a fair point, I always ask this at dealers, they try to shoot me down.

[@Gwril76]

How long before it falls apart and breaks down?

[@HelloMyFriend_]

Good evening sir

[@stevelampard]

You don't get the Ultimate version in Ireland?

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@stevelampard 3 trims here, sometimes different names in different markets

[@stevelampard]

@NobbyOnCars ah I see. I've ordered the Hybrid Ultimate. Never had anything remotely electric before so it's good to know i won't have to think about charging it.

[@DamianBooth-e7v]

Wouldn’t fancy the depreciation on a three year old electric opel the finance company’s would need to be setting the gmfv at a low level.

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

''Is this enough to get you into a new OPEL?''..look at it this way, it should, it was very nearly sold to a former Czarist state.

[@steboyao]

Any idea if they are doing a GSe version?

[@cadenrausch741]

There will be a Gse Version expected with 320hp full Electric

[@steboyao]

@@cadenrausch741 missed it thank you

[@nuraydinbozdogan3632]

Why doesn't anyone talk about color options? Isn't it in the news?

[@NobbyOnCars]

very personal preference I guess and you never get to see the array of colours at a car launch, it's usually two colour max.

[@nuraydinbozdogan3632]

I came across an auto reporter who gave the color options. The front bumper could be sportier. Does it carry the 1.2 hybrid chassis comfortably? Have you tried it?

[@peter_meyer]

I bet it _could_ go 170 kph in Ireland, too.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Careful now...

[@peter_meyer]

@@NobbyOnCars 😁

[@loneranger5928]

Nobby,👍

[@JohnyMcNeal]

8:36, pixelbox aka the part of the vehicle someone that has nothing enthusiastic to do with cars designed. Why couldn't it be open space with a rubberised slot for a phone and be done with it. This way it eats space, adda complexity and keeps phones inside box for charging thus increasing temp. Unbelievably dumb. 100% non car person though of it

[@andrewmcdermott2326]

Wow Mark- what an exciting new vehicle there from Opel,NOT!😝

[@NobbyOnCars]

Hey look, some people like to buy not particularly exciting cars :)

[@andrewmcdermott2326]

​@@NobbyOnCarsyeah suppose Mark but my life's too explosive for a feckin Opel though!,🕺⛷️🤸🤼🧗😁

[@Nexus6Variant]

Do they give you all the talking points they want you to hit? Opel was established in……Washington machine in boot……😂😂😂 No mention of the Pure Tech 1.2 reliability record or the fact the trade won’t touch them then Nobby? Great to see you looking after the consumers best interests. 🎉🎉🎉

[@NobbyOnCars]

A Washington machine? What's that exactly? Do they brief journalists on the product? Of course. Have they sorted the 1.2 reliability? Yes. Do I have a gun to the head of anyone? No. Am I trying to just do my job? Yes. All the best now!

[@Djeseret]

There is no Pure Tech in that car... or any... other with the new mild hybrid engine. The 3-cylinder engine that sits in these with hybrid is a brand new engine with a chain, it is not the same engine as the old one that had problems, but very few have understood this and almost no one informs about it.

[@NobbyOnCars]

I briefly touched on the e-motor, DCT etc so those that are aware of the changes would get something out of that comment but most consumers of this car won't have a rashers or even care once it's efficient so I generally don't include that level of detail in videos, particularly in a 'normal' car like this. Maybe I'll start so I don't have to listen to the likes of our friend above.

[@Djeseret]

@@NobbyOnCars That kind of comments are very common, so I usually inform them about how it is, when almost no one has that information - although it is clear that it is a very... big... question when it comes to PSA - Stellantis.

[@Nexus6Variant]

It’s the same block with some mods after 12 years of failures, it’s a total turd, add in the complexity of a battery and a motor and you have a Stellantis super turd! Wrap that up in a lacklustre design study with crappy residuals and you have a Nobby recommendation! Excellent content. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Keermyyyy]

looking for some baddies

[@nunogloop3386]

Opel... the most boring brand in Europe and in the Stellantis line-up. Even SAAB was more interesting back in the GM days.

[@Nexus6Variant]

I think you’ll find Vauxhall is the lowest of the low, the brand literally no one buys with their own money. These are only purchased as pre registered private with massive savings or fleet. 🤮

[@Djeseret]

Many people want entertainment, but they shouldn't sit behind a steering wheel in a car, but stay at home and play computer games, so we prefer that you addicts stay off the roads.

[@LastRenegade00]

​@@Nexus6Varianthahaha😂😂😂, not sure from which shit cave you coming from or maybe you have some personal stunt going against Vauxhall. Here in the UK, the 3rd spot for hatchback sales is taken by Vauxhall. Forget hatchbacks Vauxhall has always sold so well here. Not sure where you manage to cook up such baseless jargon.