The new generation Opel Grandland SUV has been revealed

Opel has launched a new generation Grandland SUVaccording to the new STLA Central platform and flat battery and freedom up to about 700 km (WLTP¹)

The new Grandland takes many design cues from the Opel Pilot, such as the 3D Vizor with the Blitz logo illuminated in the center and the permanently illuminated “Opel” text on the rear. Other attractions include Intelli-Lux Pixel HD lighting system with over 50,000 individual components and a new flat battery design that allows a capacity of 98 kWh.

Electric range up to approximately 700 km (WLTP)

Opel Grandland is it The first Opel to benefit from Stellantis’ original STLA Medium BEV platform. Thanks to the new design, the new flat battery packs up to 98 kWh, the new-generation electric motor and energy-saving functions such as heat pumpThe new Opel Grandland Electric will be able to deliver the WLTP electric range¹ and zero local emissions up to about 700 km. Elsewhere short-hole charging stations are also ensured. At a public express payment facility, it only takes about 26 minutes to charge the battery to 80%.

Thanks to 173 mm more length, 19 mm more height and 64 mm more width than its predecessor, the newcomer exudes confidence. (length: 4650 mm; width: 1905 mm; height: 1660 mm). Together with alloy wheels up to 20 inches, this helps to position itself confidently and comfortably at the top of the Opel SUV range.

With a two-tone floating roof and contrasting hoods, the Opel Grandland is elevated to a luxurious look. The general structure of the body is organized by structure, while remaining fluid and organic. The sharp lines of the wheel arches cut the car and visually help push the wheels out. Added to this is the sturdiness of the things covered around the wheels and the lower part of the bodywork. The wheelbase of 2,784 mm and the high rear pillar emphasizes on seating in the passenger compartment and the trunk.. The rear seats can be folded 40:20:40 to create a load volume of up to 1,641 litres.

Spacious interior with 16-inch central display

Inside, occupants of the new Opel Grandland are greeted with enhancements bold and clean elements with a warm and inviting environment. Architecturally, the interior layout emphasizes the horizontal theme, with lines running from the dashboard to the doors, adding to the sense of width and spaciousness, while the small driver-oriented 16-inch central display and tall center console create a sense of sportiness. behind the wheel, A large fully digital instrument panel provides useful informationallowing the driver to focus on driving pleasure and, with the Intelli-HUD head-up display, avoiding taking his eyes off the road. Drivers also have the option to activate Clean Mode manually or automatically. It reduces the content of the driver’s instrument panel, head-up display and central display and ensures fewer distractions when driving at night or in the rain. In keeping with Opel tradition, frequently used settings, such as climate control, can also be operated intuitively via other buttons that remain available.

The interior provides a very engaging driving experience: Opel’s high-performance AGR seats enjoy an award-winning reputation and the Opel Grandland continues this long tradition. Confirmed by “Aktion Gesunder Rücken e. V.” (“Back Health Campaign”) introduced a new comfort feature: electric cushions. This feature greatly improves lateral comfort adjustment with two pneumatic bags located on the rear rear pads. The seats also provide ventilation and massage for the driver.

Being a family-oriented car, a lot of attention has been given to the balance of the interior. The goal was not only to pack a lot of storage space, but also to find innovative solutions that would make life easier for customers, while improving comfort and well-being. The strong point of this intelligent solution is Pixel box. With a tempered glass and fabric casing, this feature not only adds to the visual appeal of the console, but is also very functional. A wireless smartphone charger sits behind the glass so devices can be charged while stored safely.

Alternate steering, frequency-selective damping technology and multiple driver assistance systems

Even customers who prefer other drivetrains to a purely electric option will find what they want in it various types of electric motors. New The Opel Grandland Plug-in Hybrid offers up to 85 km of range and zero domestic emissions (WLTP¹) andOpel Grandland Hybrid with 48 volt technology offering other exciting solutions that provide driving pleasure while reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

And while the Opel Grandland reduces emissions, it also offers powerful and comfortable driving pleasure. This is enabled by shock absorbers with frequency-selective damping technology. This unique technology creates a second hydraulic circuit in the humidification chamber to adjust the humidity relative to the circulation. Depending on the conditions, road conditions and driving style, it enables different damping characteristics for a good response at high frequencies, i.e. with short impacts such as stones or pothole cover, as well as for sports driving style and direct communication. and roads at low frequencies. Opel Grandland reacts immediately and directly to any command from the driver and, as usual for Opel, remains stable when braking, cornering and at high speed on the highway. The Opel DNA is further emphasized by special tuning of the springs, anti-roll bar, steering wheel and ESC.

The attractive offer proposed by Opel’s new high-end SUV is complemented by avarious driver assistance systems, including Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Enhanced Traffic Sign Recognition, Intelligent Speed ​​Adjustment and Active Braking, a system aimed at helping avoid secondary collisions in the event of an accident, at all levels . The Intelli-Drive 2.0 system is also available on request, which integrates multiple electronic aids and combines them with semi-automatic lane change assistance and adaptive cruise control. If the destination path is free, the assistant guides the Opel Grandland to the desired path with small movements of the automatic steering. Additionally, the proposed speed adjustment ensures that, if confirmed by the driver, the vehicle speed is reduced accordingly when a new speed limit is reached or increased to that limit. In addition to sensors, Intelli-Drive 2.0 also uses information from the air network. And parking and maneuvering are also made easier with front and rear parking pilots, a rear camera with automatic cleaning function and a 360-degree Intelli-Vision camera.

(¹) The initial range values ​​are determined according to the method of the WLTP test procedure (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). Actual range may vary in daily conditions and depends on various factors, especially individual driving style, road characteristics, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning. The car has not been found yet. >

Source: Opel Italia