Vauxhall revealed
the new Crossland X, a new compact crossover that will sit next to the Mokka X
as the successor of the Meriva.
Opel says that
despite the Crossland X’s similar dimensions with the Mokka X, their new model
is actually a rival to the likes of the Peugeot 2008 and the Renault Captur
while the Mokka X, which is available with AWD, is rivaling the Nissan Juke and
the Skoda Yeti.
Some of the key differences between the two
siblings are that the new Crossland X will come only as a front-wheel drive
model and will sit 70 mm lower than the Mokka X, portraying this way its focus
on family purposes.
The new Crossland X also shares its underpinnings
with the upcoming Peugeot 2008 and the C3 Picasso, and the latest reports
suggest that they will also share the latter’s engine range. Vauxhall didn’t
share any powertrain details at this point.
The cabin is claimed to offer class-leading space,
featuring things like a sliding rear bench and a luggage space of 410lt with
the rear seats up and at their furthest position. Tech lovers will be pleased
by all infotainment systems available as both of them will be compatible with
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while there is also a wireless charging point
and the standard OnStar service.
The Crossland X will also feature a wide range
of driver assistance systems, including a 180-degree panoramic rear-view
camera, advanced park assist, forward collision alert with pedestrian detection
and autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, speed sign
recognition and side blind-spot alert, among others.
This new baby crossover will be joined in autumn
by the bigger Grandland X crossover which is set to rival the Seat Ateca and
the Skoda Kodiaq. The new Crossland X will hit the market this summer.
