Opel have expanded the Grandland X family by
launching a new diesel version and a novel, range-topping trim.
The engine is a 2.0-liter unit, which is mated to a
new 8-speed automatic transmission and puts out 177 PS and 400 Nm of torque.
According to Opel, this version of the Grandland X will sprint to 100 km/h in
9.1 seconds and top out at 214 km/h, while turning out an average fuel
consumption of less than 5 lt/100 km (56 UK mpg / 47 US mpg).
Pricing for the Grandland X equipped with the new
oil burner and automatic gearbox starts from € 37,320 (US$ 44,227) in Germany,
tax included. As for the new grade, its called the "Ultimate" and is
billed as a premium trim that sits at the top of the new crossover's range.
Pricing starts from € 34,240 (US$ 40,577) in Germany, with other markets to
follow shortly.
Setting the Opel Grandland X Ultimate apart from the
rest of the models are 19-inch alloy wheels, silver roof rails and diamond
black roof and side mirrors on the outside, while in the cabin there are new
seats, leather trim, a Denon premium audio system, OnStar personal connectivity
and service assistant and smartphone integration.
