originally between Peugeot 3008 and 5008

The last model in the Opel range not to benefit from a 100% electric version, the Grandland is being updated in 2024 and abandons its diesel and petrol engines. The family SUV thus becomes the first vehicle from the German manufacturer to benefit from Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform, introduced by the new Peugeot 3008.

Produced at the Eisenach site in Germany, this second generation Grandland will have a new battery, providing a range of up to 700 km. Opel’s way to increase the sales volume of its C-segment SUV, which sold 4,889 copies on the French market in yesterday

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“The new Grandland represents an important step for Opel. With it, all Opels in the range are now available in a 100% electric version. This is a big step forward in our lightning attack. The new Grandland will therefore strengthen our position in the important C-SUV segment,” say Florian HuettlCEO of Opel.

Bigger and more spacious

The second generation Opel Grandland is based on a new chassis, which gives it a more impressive size. With its length of 4,650 mm (+173 mm compared to its predecessor), its width of 1,905 mm (+64 mm) and height of 1,660 mm (+19 mm), the SUV is now between its two cousins ​​in three colors, the Peugeot 3008 and 5008, in terms of dimensions. The first being an SUV coupe, the new Granland therefore tends to be closer to the large 7-seater Simba SUV.

The second-generation Grandland also features Opel’s new front fascia, called the 3D Vizor, linked to the brand’s electric light logo. The latter is accompanied by a new lighting signature that debuts on this model, consisting of more than 50,000 LED parts. At the rear, we also see for the first time the integration of the illuminated word “Opel”, while the name of the car is no longer displayed in chrome letters but in relief in the center of the tailgate.

With its more impressive size, the Opel family SUV logically offers more space on board. © Opel

The interior also offers many new features, starting with a completely redesigned dashboard. Behind the steering wheel, the dimensions of the digital instruments are reduced from twelve to ten inches, while those of the central screen increase to 16 inches, compared to ten in the previous generation. Good news for those more reluctant to use digital controls, as Opel has opted for physical buttons for frequently used settings, such as the air conditioning.

With its more impressive size, the new Opel Grandland logically offers a more spacious interior. So more than 35 liters of interior storage are available, with increased housing and trunk volume that increases from 214 to 550 l.

Hybrid and 100% electric engines

Based on the new Stellantis design, STLA Medium, the new Opel Grandland now offers a range of fully electric engines. Therefore, the family SUV first of all retains its 48 V 136 hp hybrid version, which is already present in the first generation Grandland. The latter, however, has a new 195 hp hybrid engine, which offers up to 85 kilometers of electric range.

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Regarding its 100% electric version, Opel only mentions a new 98 kWh battery, capable of providing a range of almost 700 km. The German manufacturer also promises “short recharging stations“, since it will only be necessary”26 minutes to charge the battery to 80% of its capacity at a public station“.

On the back, the brand name is now highlighted. © Opel

The new Opel Grandland is also enhanced by a range of driver assistance systems available as standard. Examples include automatic cruise control with Stop & Go, advanced traffic sign recognition, intelligent cruise control and automatic parking assist.

At the moment, Opel has not yet communicated about the prices of its new family SUV, although the arrival of the 100% engine may lead to a price increase. The opening of orders will begin in June 2024, with the launch planned for September.