Vauxhall (Opel) Grandland X SUV 2018 review - Carbuyer

[@dzengiztafa7964]

This is the first review of Carbuyer I watch & it will obviously be the last... This isn't a review of a car, but a review on what the reviewer thinks of the car... These types of reviews should be banned from existence.

[@aciddiver1978]

I agree

[@Macshephard1]

Totally agree. I’ve been driving an 18 Reg for three years and love it.

[@jaystravelshots4625]

Hi, do you face any wet belt issues? I recently got 2020 grandland x and people scaring me about wet belt. ​@Macshephard1

[@kellier1978]

Each to their own. I bought a grandland x this year after having two insignias and its by far the best car I've had.

[@bighands69]

It is not a bad vehicle but it is not special either which the market wants.

[@Hinchy1a]

Agree, mine does what i need it to with 2 small children and a dog. Smart enough to look good, cheap enough not to wrap it up in cotton wool

[@nouralnajjar5804]

Hello, I'm planning to buy one now. Are you still satisfied with it?

[@DC900]

@@nouralnajjar5804 I've had a 2018 1.2 turbo petrol grandland for the last 4 years and i'm still more than happy with it. Used as main family car for 4 people including 2 small children. Bought at 23k miles, now at 50k miles. Caution however, wetbelt issues in the engine similar to many other car brands/models. If you don't keep an eye on it and regularly service your vehicle as advised, it can cause a total engine failure. Had to replace my wetbelt at 48k miles but thankfully costs were fully covered by Vauxhall as it's a known fault.

[@BennnWJK]

I happen to like how sensible it is. The demographic that will buy this car aren’t looking to be flashy...

[@benrgrogan]

BenPBL I completely get that but I feel like if you want a sensible non flashy SUV, there are better choices from Skoda, Suzuki and Hyundai(maybe even SsangYong) of course each to their own. I certainly don't have anything against Vauxhall (I think the insignia is quite good) I just feel like they've missed the mark quite a few times recently

[@dickturpin4786]

I really don't think that there is that much demand for uninspiring cars when you look at the competition £ for £.

[@bighands69]

It does not have to be flashy but a little bit more quality would help it sell more. If it had a great all wheel drive system would help it as well to sell.

[@BronchoGillespie]

I bought myself a new Merc E Class Cabriolet and the wife a Grandland X a few months back and hand on heart you cannot get the keys of the Grandland out of my hands, it’s a great car, it really is.

[@definitelynotcainan3353]

SO you bought yourself a hairdressers car and her inddors ended up with the better car...

[@BronchoGillespie]

@@definitelynotcainan3353nice try sausage 😂

[@nouralnajjar5804]

Hello, I'm planning to buy Opel now. Are you still satisfied with it?

[@williamegler8771]

Almost every time she reviews a Vauxhall she makes disparaging remarks. Looks are subjective and not everyone wants to stand out. This SUV will probably age much better than the Peugeot. In five years the Peugeot will probably look old but the Vauxhall won't.

[@sanusebastian1813]

well said

[@tj9382]

She’s a veritable doom merchant without a doubt.

[@thefifthdoctor6780]

The comment or the car didn’t age well

[@eddieconroy212]

It seemed to me she made her mind up before she even saw the car, never mind drove it. I for one like the styling and find the interior well layer out.

[@StavroJones]

Indeed. Very lame review from a clearly biased badge snob.

[@davidclarke1731]

Yep agree ,made her mind up ,poor review of a good car .

[@Robbo1966]

this person aint got a clue, I drive loads of different cars its a great drive smooth, responsive nice gear changes. Shes on another planet

[@ianbradbury6607]

I think from what I recall, she was paid by Peugeot to write the report

[@mrtry8982]

Definitely agree, Vauxhall deserves more compliments ❤️🇬🇧 bless them

[@misaprotic5366]

If it had a VW badge this would be the “carbuyers favourite”. The peugeot is a bloated and overhyped car, like why does it have a small flat bottom steering wheel when it has very low horspower and is jacked up. The peugeots interior is the fake carbon fibre vinyl of car interior. And the reason why im watching this video is because carwow doesent have one.

[@donmacalister9323]

Totally agree. What is it about UK reviewers and Vauxhall? Take a look at the European reviews of the identical Opel version and you get a very different picture. European reviewers recognise a car that not only compares very well with to the Peugeot 3008 its based on (the Peugeot of course being hugely praised by all the UK motoring press) but is actually better in some important ways, not least in interior space and comfort (the front seats are superb) but also in ride comfort as well. Yes, like the Peugeot the Vauxhall has some shortcomings (steering is certainly not the tightest) but why praise one and slam the other? We are a strange country...

[@wordreet]

Misa Protic heh, I'm not watching it, because I saw one in Tesco's car park this afternoon. When I saw the name Grandland, I thought for a second it said Grandad!!! I ROFLed out loud!! Then, when I realized it said Grandland, I facepalmed out loud! What a bloody awful name for a lardycar.

[@gkelly34]

I had to switch it off. All her reviews are miserable unless she’s sat in an expensive car. More peevish than an objective review

[@steamfox]

The layout/satnav sure got old fast, just two years ago they were applauded on the Astra.

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

SteamFox I think it’s mainly due to the lack of shiny black plastic and chrome detailing, when compared to the Astra’s interior the grandland x looks a bit more plain.

[@LeYoTheMan69]

Says the car design is old fashioned. How ancient is your outfit style then?

[@scm3294]

Yeah I don't what she's talking about. It seems inline with any modern Seat, for example.

[@lindaanderson5657]

Yeah. I thought so too. My grandad had a jacket like that.

[@jasminkaric4703]

she has no idea what she is talking about.

[@Romulan2469]

@@jasminkaric4703 They never do with these car reviews. Most of the comments by the presenter are based on personal opinions. She clearly doesn't like Vauxhall.

[@vazza7504]

Saucer of milk, table two. :-)

[@MikeHunt45]

Does she get a commission from Peugeot or something?

[@joshkroenke7693]

Old Fashioned? Very unintelligent comment... She’s the one who is old! And her fashion sense isn’t any better either!

[@briancorcoran9888]

lol!

[@ki196]

:-D

[@Sailor_alan]

I think it's a really attractive car.

[@robertjackson3209]

Well all i got from that was how she likes the Peugeot :/

[@bighands69]

The Peugeot is a nice looking vehicle no doubt about that with nice styling.

[@dineshlad]

If it's cheaper than the 3008 then this will sell.

[@bighands69]

Not so sure about that. It is a premium in price over a standard family car and yet not special enough for many of those that buy SUV's.

[@vanessapaul594]

This review is baised because the Opel Grandland this have a great ride especially on uneven surfaces

[@vanessapaul594]

Not that the entire review is wrong but I felt she got carried away

[@bighands69]

It is not biased just honest. She is not saying it is a terrible car.

[@wayfaringcookie8142]

You forgot to mention that PSA didnt buy Onstar so all vauxhalls fitted with this feature will lose them in 2020 so you end up with an onstar and sos button which does nothing.

[@_lux_w23_5]

Nice looking SUV- should sell well as it is as good as higher priced cars for alot less money!

[@maherdaibes9344]

i actually like the looks of the grandland more then the peugeot

[@ianchamberlain2413]

I don't think the gorgeous Ginny likes the Grandland too much! I've ordered one as it was all I want in a car when I test drove one. I've ordered the Elite Nav 1.2 auto. I want a car to be easy to drive, comfy, quite and well equipped which I found the Grandland to be. I only plan to keep it for about 2 years as I'm not convinced the little engine will last as long as my present car with 115,000 miles on it. I enjoy Ginnys reporting style so always enjoy her KZbin vids, keep up the good work girl!!

[@wayfaringcookie8142]

Cancel it urgently. Get yourself a Mazda CX5 Sport Nav Auto.

[@ianchamberlain2413]

Too late, I picked it up this morning! I did look at the CX-5, a VERY nice car, but I wanted an auto & didn't want diesel which they don't do. I exchanged emails with customer service who stated that they had huge response from customers asking for an auto petrol. She also said that such a configuration is in the pipeline for latter in the year. I've only done 65 miles in my Elite Nav Grandland and it's a really nice car which I'm pleased with.

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

Ian Chamberlain hows it holding up? You still got it or sold it?

[@ianchamberlain1631]

@@Omgiamsotriggered I only had the Grandland for a few months. Was VERY disappointed in it once I'd had it for a while. I found it very flimsy inside, the Infotainment system left a lot to be desired and I couldn't get the fuel economy anywhere near the official figures. Best I got with the little 3 cyl petrol engine with auto box was 36mpg. I loved the design though both inside & out but the build quality left me disappointed. Eventually part ex'd it for a Pre registeredAudi Q5. Still got this car and it's built like a tank & gives me over 40mpg.

[@route8stuff]

- 1.2 engine which can kill itself after 3 years (wet timing belt issue, look it up) - rear leg room is actually not that big - doors squeak all the time (cheap build) + if you do have the latest timing belt version in your 1.2 engine, then it is actually quite okay + wonderful 8 speed automatic gearbox + easy to drive and looks good + cheap on the used car market

[@md-detailing]

Looks better than a VW Tiguan,Peugeot 3008...but its simply elegant from the inside and the outside.

[@bewise91]

Better looking from 3008? Really?

[@md-detailing]

@@bewise91 i think yea😂

[@bewise91]

@@md-detailing it is matter of taste :)

[@md-detailing]

@@bewise91 my name tells you everything 😄

[@dusttkicka]

To negative on the review. It's not that bad

[@annalibinsky7254]

I'm having mine tomorrow 😜😜🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️💃💃💃

[@markmorgan03]

OnStar in Europe for Vauxhall and Opel cars is ending in 2021 and won't be available in new vehicles from 2019

[@opencurtin]

I like the way the GLX is shaped nice high back that slants off sharply and more pointed in the front gives it a nice stance and in motion ..

[@x3merx3mer]

Couldn't agree more. Just a few years ago, this would be just fine, but the bar is now higher than this.

[@ki196]

2:50 "...you will find a wireless charging point which is good if you can find a phone that works with it...". Thats it. Am OUT!!!

[@dalegend1274]

So just watched a Peugeot 3008 review without having a sight of it? 😂

[@richardwilton722]

Can’t agree with the verdict on the styling. I think it looks good. If you want to point the finger at cars that look generic try VW, Seat,Skoda. You have to look at the badge to tell them apart. And the prize for bland interiors must SURELY go to VW.

[@mrtragiccarguy4742]

I still think that all SUVs like this are basically the same just old parts from old cars like these parts on here are basically the same as the Astra which has been out for 3 years it's like that with most of these SUVs they are a few years behind everything else"

[@teddywatson4821]

Bought a 2018 plate turbo petrol a couple of month ago.Love it

[@Macshephard1]

Me too a couple of years ago - still love it.

[@teddywatson4821]

@Macshephard1 Yeh it's a really nice car.Cant fault it ,apart from not having a heated windscreen.Had ford's for the past 10yr so missing that one feature!

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

How about the dreaded belt? You ain't worried about that? Does Stellantis do recalls?

[@VolvoXC90TV]

Can see the french have taken over lol. They never move the fuse box when they change the car to RHD. That's why the glovebox is so small... This wouldn't have happened under GM :(

[@thomasjohnston3584]

Stop please stop quoting manufacture boot space figures, you go try putting a 200lt water tank in this 514 liter boot it will not fit , so please take a TAPE MEASURE and give Measurements , width narrow between wheel arches plus the widest part , distant from back of rear seats to tailgate etc height to parcel shelf and to roof .

[@Sto79Be]

Completely useless request if the boot isn’t practically box shaped!

[@bossmanfinboss2626]

Best car ever we just went to buy one it’s brand new got it to day

[@th3_blck_d3vl14]

do you still have it?how is it after 2 years of owenerhip?im test drivig one tomorrow as im keen on the grandland,cheers

[@Berkay-xl4hu]

It looks better than the 2020 peugeots

[@richardwilton722]

Regarding the interior, what’s good is that the screen is nicely integrated and there are clearly laid out real buttons. There’s a tendency these days to stick separate screens on top of the dash. Some makers have conned the public ( and journalists) that it’s cool The real reason is that it’s cheap. You can make do with natural, as opposed to forced, ventilation. I think Mercedes started the rot ( apart from Tesla). I bet the engineer got a bonus. “ Wir können viele Kosten sparen, wenn wir den Bildschirm einfach darauf setzen. Aber die Marketing Leute müssen die Kunden überzeugen, das er teuerer statt billiger ist.”

[@dvrify1]

To answer the question the way it was asked: No.

[@luismasanchez9367]

Blue rinse batallion tested and approved!

[@Sanpedranoazul]

They all look the same nowadays

[@Macshephard1]

Glad I didn’t see this review before I purchased my 18 Reg Grandland X 1.2 Ltr Auto Elite in 2020. She doesn’t have much good to say about it but I love it.

[@jaystravelshots4625]

Do you find any issues with wetbelt? I just got 2020 grandland x and now everyone says these cars with PSA engine have wet belt ussues as common. Now u am bit worried

[@Emz00]

She is right about them cup holders tho! How am I getting my maccers cup in there

[@jazzmickge1]

I don't mean to be rude, but I've said this before.The speed ID system is not based on cameras. I have a Truck sat-nav with speed info. This is pre-downloaded data. The speed ID system is also based on a database NOT camera identification as the manufacturers would have you beleive.

[@mito9457]

A charming lady .... It is very striking that she is definitely not objective about this car. Her mind is only with the Peugeot 3008. Nothing is good about this car. She completely destroys the car and hardly talks about the driving characteristics. What a crappy review this is. Stop this kind of reviews if you can't be objective.

[@gporourke627]

I think Vauxhall are doing away with the on call system . Also the car was a bit mucky inside. Took the gloss of the new car look. The Mazda CX5 or Peugeot look better.

[@waynedwyergolf5373]

Iv just brought one for my wife and. She loves if so each to their own I guess

[@davidhurt7418]

You cant be serious about cars and promote a french car. They're all terrible!! everything breaks on them so its pointless getting one. Id have a Vauxhall any day over say a Peugeot or Renault.

[@Knightlore10]

The quirk with the model line pricing is that the Techline Nav is positioned for the fleet market and has a lower list price to attract company car users for lower BIK. It just means Vauxhall has less discount to give on the Techline Nav model than the others.

[@desfutcher3266]

I have a mokka X and have to say Vauxhall seem to be making middle of the road cars their thing as this review suggested doesn't do anything really bad or really good

[@bighands69]

It is more expensive than a normal family car so not sure what is going to attract people who drive cars over.

[@SuperWolffie]

Not a fan Carbuyer???...obvious!!! I like the more posh Peugeot but this is not a bad car. I like the more downtoearth styling too

[@leroy757]

It's funny how a person that's wearing a farmers coat makes a comment on car styling.

[@techtitanuk5609]

Looks fine. Its a car not a hotel

[@thokozanigab]

the point is theyre trying

[@del3728]

I have a 2021 plate and the clutch bite is shocking! Is it just my car or are other people having issues? If I was to replace clutch would the biting point be as shocking? Has anyone had thier clutch changed on this car and felt it to be a lot better? Thanks

[@androJaab]

What is this brand now ? Vauhxell ? Opel .. PSA ? In USA Saturn , in China Buick , i am confused

[@razatarar7318]

Biased Review

[@Dave-wt8xg]

Bias against Vauxhall again nothing new there .What s the big deal about bloody cup holders .Only real criticism about mine is the silly sized glovebox.

[@graemetaylor629]

Same car yet you criticise the Vauxhall’s sooooooo much

[@Billy-zb5ns]

My mum has just got this car 😅

[@caddilac19]

can i have u mum?:)))))))))

[@caddilac19]

35 grand and is not even 4x4 wtf...

[@aciddiver1978]

Very negative lady. Its a good car.

[@LiveTorsionParadoxTo]

''Generic'' - spot on and also seems a little half hearted. Buy a Skoda. Looks as good as a Peugeot (and arguably won't date as quickly) but is more reliable and has a better-sorted (i.e. doesn't crash or slow down after a few months use) infotainment system. Then there's the Mazda range that just outshines them all...

[@Glowy888]

She should take notes from the young lady reviewing this car on the What Car channel. A far better non bias review and without the whiny irritating voice.

[@chitpaul]

What happens to Vauxhall.. these guys and gals used to make nice semi-luxury cars like the Carlton and Senetor, with digital radio’s, really nice seats and a quality interior... what has happened to them.

[@chief27]

Why they stopped the reviews with the other women?

[@wayfaringcookie8142]

chief27 the one from Eastenders?

[@f1b1777]

What do expect as it’s owned by PSA so there Not gone make this or Any Vauxhall Outshine Peugeot,Citroen,and DS brands .

[@neilb1906]

Hani Mann dont think PSA own citroen or DS anymore.

[@f1b1777]

neil byott www.groupe-psa.com/en/brands-and-services/

[@jonnyjones5201]

Who designs an armrest that isn't usable.

[@richardtuson605]

It looks as good as the other crossovers in my opinion. My Astra has 1.4T no way is 1.2 enough for such a big car. They see raving about the 3008 since when have Peugeot suddenly become reliable or great cars. It actually worries me this shares same platform.

[@budsmoker60]

I test drove one today, the 1.2 was surprisingly nifty, although as usual it didn't have enough fuel for a motorway test, 20 minutes round town was good though. I agree overall, I'd like a bigger engine.

[@deetempletonimpactgymmuayt1563]

1.2 putting out 130psi with a big turbo its enough the nav automatic 8 speed is same as 1.5 D turbo

[@richardtuson605]

@@deetempletonimpactgymmuayt1563 until it comes to a big hill.

[@andybarry3435]

I like basic cars but this one sounds like it's technology would spy on you 😂

[@missionfitnessarmyfit1466]

Honestly seems she was expecting LandRover quality in a Vauxhall.

[@luc.tazmin.95]

Very opinionated havey but I'm not knocking it bc clearly her opinion is very strong & she's got some good points...I'm only hear bc I can't make up my mind between grandland X & the 3008!

[@TheSnoopy1750]

They don't sell the Vauxhall here in the U.S., nor am I interested in it. That being said, Ginny was presenting so I clicked. :-)

[@robert07787183]

She is so negative. Had my sports nav since 2018 its even got a heated steering wheel. Not one thing has ever gone wrong. As for onstar. Didn't use it anyways. Its a brilliant suv. Very good on fuel. Wouldn't like to get her on a bad day.

[@g00dfeeling]

Looks nice in this color

[@richardedwards7780]

Nice review! This is a terrible car.. I rented one from Gatwick , I really didn’t believe a modern car could be so bad. The handbrake release button is stupid, the LCD is impossible to see in sunlight, the boot is a nightmare to open, the seats made me sweat (might just be me), it drives with incredible dullness and I was convinced it had no engine. Happy it only cost me £90 for 3 days from Avis - who were great, by the way. Don’t buy one!!!! Ok, the brakes were good.

[@squidward9600]

My papas getting this delivered on the 31 January he’s getting the phone part in it

[@sweetfreedomGB]

Hampden woods in the winter...shot some months ago no doubt. Nice reviewer, rather boring car.

[@thomassbulivan6352]

Onstar will be taken out in 2020 for good

[@jackanderson902]

Very good video test, THANKS, i think Opel has little problem be updated in tec and great looking interior, they are after....

[@scat1a]

2 month old Grandland x , engine management light on . Cat warm up code . 1 .6 Diesel . Crap Good job it is only while mine gets repaired.

[@Sherukka]

The interior looks like a VW Group brand car. Booring cars for the majority of booring people? This will therefore sell very well!

[@NZsarge1]

Sherukka Either you’re blind or trolling

[@MOSSFEEN]

nice spelling

[@Sherukka]

Ruairi Mccarthy You mean Tori Spelling? ;)

[@Louis-dm2ct]

Mimimimimi. There is a reason why the british car industry collapsed more than twenty years ago.Without badged Opel cars like the corsa, astra or insignia vauxhall wouldnt exist anymore.Sad.

[@renesieders3779]

lol bad review. old fashion lol

[@thefifthdoctor6780]

Boring looking car with cheap interior. Stay well clear!

[@Sebibo31]

Very negative

[@_____J______]

All cool but why is wheel in wrong side...

[@mrsmith697]

They drive on the wrong side of the road,,,

[@taqveem]

I had one of these on rental for a week and it was great. Initially it feels like a diesel but was infact a petrol which at 2krpm above it was quite responsive. I understand the blandness, but it wasn't that bad given the price-range I wouldn't expect more. Overall I would give it a satisfactory 4/5.

[@jamesphilipson1289]

Funny that, I had a mokka as a hire car for a couple of weeks (awful car) and it felt and sounded like a diesel to me. Went to fill it up before returning it and got dead confused as to why the diesel nozzle didn't fit haha didn't cross my mind for a second it was actually petrol

[@taqveem]

@@jamesphilipson1289 haha, yep, the petrol nozzles are designed smaller so that you don't accidentally fill deisel. I may have been a bit generous earlier. I would give it a 3/5, but it's a cheap and cheerful SUV.

[@Ltm-ek3qy]

Just had the 1.6 diesel as a pool car and can honestly say it’s the worst car I have ever driven. Engine sounds like it belongs in a tractor and the gearbox is terrible. Not bad looking on the outside, but does look cheap and low quality on the outside.

[@Nico-vf7ox]

Opel, its a fucking OPEL and not "Vauxhall"

[@oskofi26]

If you ever listen to this woman’s review on cars, you’d never buy any car! She is very petty with everything about every car. I wonder what car she drives!

[@jamesjkeyes2005]

Looks like a Hyundai Kona

[@athyissekya2072]

moody

[@chrisbradley1192]

Grandland? ....... GRANDLAND????? They actually paid people to come up with this moniker? I can do that. Gizzajob.

[@paulwalker6297]

Why did she bother ?

[@rizaanjappie]

“Palaaaava”

[@swanblake]

SUVs are always bland and boring. No exception here. Meh

[@christill]

Vauxhall are so boring. Why anyone would buy this over a Mazda CX-3 or Peugeot 3008 or any number of others is beyond me.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

This is the same car as the Peugeot 3008 but with a more conventional interior, not everyone wants to use the screen for everything like in the 3008 or have that weird steering wheel.

[@xenongames7533]

Yeah i always wondered why someone wouldn't buy a Mazda cx-3 or Mazda 6

[@christill]

Mgoblagulkablong Well I definitely prefer the digital dash, cool interior and exterior design. The rear light design etc. I guess I just generally find Vauxhall / Opel incredibly dull and uninspiring and always have. But for those out there who are super conservative and / or don’t like cars, go for it.

[@stuco81]

I'd take this over that Peugeot with its hideous interior. Guess that means I don't like cars then, who knew!

[@deividasvisockas]

Those should use a bus and that would reduce traffic jam

[@SuperBoredPanda]

Looks like the MG ZS.

[@sarper94]

Just an Astra on stilts

[@martinroberts8469]

She's absolutely right with her description of the run-of-the-mill knobs and controls ... even the name of the car "Grandland," when you glance quickly could just as easily read " Granddad" ! Whoops - Big Mistake !!!

[@TruckerScott..]

Shes proper hating on this car! What does she want from this priced car. Worst reviewer I've seen

[@jonathanlambert261]

Thought she sold houses ..She wasnt any good at that either ...Peugeot.? No thanks ,awful reliability.