The all-new 2024 Opel Grandland has arrived, marking a bold departure from the last generation. Set to be available later this year as both an Opel across mainland Europe and as a Vauxhall in the UK, the Grandland brings with it a slew of luxury features that elevate it into a unique new space. As we reported all the way back in November of 2023, the Grandland will be offered in both all-electric and combustion-powered options. Here’s a closer look at Stellantis’ latest compact crossover for Europe, positioned above the recently introduced Frontera.
Compared to the outgoing model, the new
Grandland is significantly larger. It gains an additional 173 mm in overall length, 19 mm in height, and 64 mm in
width. With these increases, the Grandland now measures in at 4,650 mm long, 1,905 mm wide, and 1,660 mm tall. It
also rides on a long wheelbase of 2,784 mm. As a result, boot
space increases by 36 liters, and rear-seat passengers benefit from an
additional 20 mm of legroom compared to the outgoing generation.
Built on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform
(shared with the Peugeot 3008), the Grandland boasts versatility. Like its
larger sibling, this platform can accommodate various powertrain and drivetrain
layouts. In the electric versions, the Grandland offers a choice between a 73
kWh or a 98 kWh battery pack. Utilizing a 400V architecture, these EVs can DC
fast charge up to 160 kW, achieving an impressive range of up to 700 km. While not confirmed now, expect a base FWD version at launch along with
a dual-motor version coming down the line after that.
Perhaps the more interesting news is that
a combustion version is coming too and it includes a 1.2-liter three-cylinder
engine and a 48-volt mild hybrid system, with a plug-in hybrid variant to
follow later offering around 50 miles of pure-electric range. Opel says that it
plans to be an EV-only brand by 2028, but the recent cooling off in that market
might have it rethinking that strategy. For now, the hybrid option could prove
a serious win. The features that come with this latest Grandland certainly
won’t hamper sales either. They include a new illuminated logo at the front its
‘Vizor’ style front along with Intelli-Lux Pixel Matrix HD lighting, a two-tone
floating roof, and sharp wheel-arch feature lines.
The cabin is full of upgrades too,
including an expansive 16-inch infotainment screen, a heads-up display, and
some seriously trick seats. These seats get powered side bolsters, ventilation,
and even a massaging function. There’s a slot on the front seats specifically
designed to relieve pressure on the tailbone too. While Opel hasn’t confirmed a
launch date yet, expect the Grandland to go on sale this fall. Additional
details about the internal combustion engine (ICE) range and fuel efficiency
will likely arrive before then.
