Opel Grandland Electric - AutoWeek Review

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- The car doesn't have a frunk.
- The Opel Grandland uses the STLA Medium platform, shared with Peugeot 3008 and 5008.
- The Grandland has grown in size compared to its predecessor, fitting between the Peugeot 3008 and 5008.
- Headroom and legroom in the rear have increased, making it more comfortable for longer journeys.
- The trunk space is 550 liters, larger than the previous version.
- The interior design is sleek and business-like with clean lines and sharp angles.
- While the interior has some nice materials, there is also some hard plastic, and sharp edges are present.
- The interior has many storage compartments, including a wireless phone charger covered by a semi-transparent piece of plastic.
- The digital instrument panel is compact but has all the necessary information.
- There is a head-up display.
- The multimedia screen comes in 10-inch or 16-inch sizes; it is not the most user-friendly system and can be slow.
- Physical buttons for the air conditioning are included.
- The seats have enough support and ergonomic adjustments to avoid back problems.
- There are three engine options: a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine, a mild hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid.
- The test model is a plug-in hybrid, which can drive electrically for 87 kilometers.
- The plug-in hybrid has a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 150 hp and an electric motor rated at 125 hp for a combined 195 hp.
- The steering feels somewhat detached.
- Adaptive cruise control works well, maintaining good distance.
- The car follows a very exact, predictable course.
- The mild hybrid starts at €43,000, and the plugin hybrid starts at €44,000.
- The electric version with a smaller battery starts at €46,000, with larger battery costs €51,000 in GS trim.
- The car is not too expensive for its kind.
- The car’s ride is pleasantly stiff.
- The powertrain can be selected from 73 to 83 kWh battery, and a 97 kWh planned for a 700 km range.

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