Opel and Vauxhall have gone official with the unveiling of their facelifted 2021 Crossland after the first images and information surfaced in the UK earlier today. This is a quite significant facelift and that’s reflected in the model’s name, which dispenses with the “X” appendix. Outside, the main update is the new Opel / Vauxhall Vizor face, first introduced by the all-new Mokka-e. The Vizor covers the whole fascia, integrating grille and headlights to visually stretch the width of the front end. The front bumper is also new and looks more aggressive thanks to the bigger and wider lower grille.
At the rear, the new dark-tinted
taillights and high-gloss black tailgate surface (available in combination with
the black roof) give the facelifted Crossland a wider-looking stance. Also new
are the front and rear skid plates (painted silver on the range-topping
variant), LED front fog lamps (with chrome décor on top trim levels), and
chrome door molding for the range-topping trim.
Rounding out the exterior upgrades are
several 16- and 17-inch light-alloy wheel designs in silver, black or dual tone
finish. There’s also a new trim level on the Opel Crossland called GS Line+ (SRi
for Vauxhall) which brings black 17-inch light-alloy wheels, black roof, red
signature daylight opening, AGR-certified ergonomic front seats, LED taillights
and roof rails.
Inside, things remains largely the same,
with the 2021 Crossland offering an available Multimedia Navi Pro 8-inch
touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity as well as the
same practicality features, including individually sliding and reclining rear
seats.
Opel and Vauxhall say the Crossland’s
chassis has been improved with new springs and dampers for the McPherson strut
front suspension and the torsion-beam rear axle. Combined with the new steering
column intermediate shaft, which is said to improve steering precision and
center-feel, the updated chassis delivers “an optimum balance of comfort and
agility.” Furthermore, buyers will be able to spec the optional IntelliGrip
adaptive traction control system for “optimum traction and stability on all
kinds of surface.” The system offers five modes: Normal / On-road, Snow, Mud,
Sand, and ESP Off.
As for the engine lineup, the petrol range
remains unchanged and includes a naturally-aspirated 1.2-liter three-cylinder
rated at 83 PS and two 1.2-liter turbocharged three-pots making 110 PS and 130 PS, respectively. The non-turbo engine is hooked to a
five-speed manual, while the 110 PS unit gets a six-speed manual and the 130 PS
one can be had with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed auto.
The 2021 Crossland carries on with the
1.5-liter diesel units as well, and they’re available in two states of tune,
with 110 PS and 120 PS. The 110 PS engine features a
six-speed manual transmission, while the 120 PS one gets a six-speed automatic.
All engines meet the strict Euro 6d emissions standard.
As for safety systems, the facelifted
Crossland offers Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking and
Pedestrian Recognition, Driver Drowsiness Alert and a Panoramic Rear View
Camera with a 180-degree view. Opel and Vauxhall will soon start taking orders
for the refreshed Crossland, which will arrive in dealerships in early 2021.
