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Opel has revealed the first pictures of the new generation of its Grandland. The large SUV is updated, mainly by incorporating the latest stylistic numbers of the brand, but also by enriching its range with a new 100% electric version, which still boasts up to 700 kilometers of autonomy. Prices have not yet been determined.

We knew that it was only a matter of weeks before Opel gave birth to its Grandland. Now it is done, since a few days after presenting its new Frontera, the German brand is now revealing the first images of its second generation Grandland. Once again, we remain on familiar ground. The styling is based on that of the latest versions of the Blitz, with engines taken from its Peugeot 3008 cousin.

Visually, the Grandland manages to stand out, in part thanks to its new Vizor grille, a design feature common to all new Opel models. So the front has a wide black strip that connects the LED lights along with the illuminated logo. The lower parts of the body as well as the roof are finished in black and different from the rest of the car. The rear panel features a strip of LED lights that run across the entire width of the tailgate, with the Opel monogram embossed in the center.

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Inside, the dashboard is very similar and refined. The driving position is equipped with digital instruments as well as a large 16-inch central screen. Unlike its French cousin, the Grandland does not have a large double-curved screen, housing the instruments and infotainment separately. Opel also advertises good storage spaces in the cabin, especially with the Pixel Box. The Grandland claims a load volume of up to 1,641 litres, once the rear seat is folded.

The connection with the Peugeot 3008 extends to the Central STLA platform, common to both models. The Grandland is therefore available in hybrid and plug-in versions, with power levels and performances that should be close to those of its domestic cousins ​​in the Stellantis group. On the other hand, it is also available in a 100% electric version, equipped with a flat battery of 98 kWh allowing, according to the brand, to travel up to 700 km per charge of the WLTP cycle. Opel claims an 80% recharge time in just 26 minutes.

Prices have not yet been determined. The Grandland should, however, be cheaper than the Peugeot 3008. We will still have to wait to know the exact technical papers, as well as the opening date for the order books.