I had the pleasure today to drive a 1.2 automatic. Overall, I found it very nice to drive. The car seems very solid, silent and very spacious. The controls are all were you would expect them to be, and the navigation is located in the upper part of the dashboard (as opposed to the Kadjar, for example, where you need to take your eyes off the road to look at the navigation). The 1.2L petrol engine definitely does not make the Grandland a race car, but it is not that bad either, with good torque (we were 5 people in the car during the test drive, but no luggage). You have plenty of options to choose from, some of them really cool (like the 360 camera which is better than the Nissan QQ, IMO), yet you are not forced into some options if you want just part of a package. What I did not like was that there seemed to be a slight lag between when I floored it and when the acceleration started. Then there is also that glossy surface which you can leave a mark on really quick. But again, overall, I liked the car very much.

Just ordered my new Grandland X Elite Nav. Zero problems in three years with my current one, comfortable to drive, well built and, in my opinion, better looking than the 3008.

What a pleasant personality you have Mrs. Rebecca and what a nice and honest car test. Until now, I had only seen flattering reviews about this car, and no credible commentary on driving pleasure, quality and driving comfort. Thanks for that.

Wow, they reviewed the 2020 Grandland X in a video they uploaded in 2017. Amazing! Keep up the time travelling.

Stunning Car...better than my Sportage and certainly more powerful

Got to admit I’m loving the swiping your foot or pressing the button really easy for wheelchair users love how they truly care

Hello Thank You very much for this Car review video. By the way ; Did You transfer to What Car Channel from Carbuyer UK ? I wish You good luck.

God all these comments below........ The car looks nice. And the interior is nice and the space is large the boot capacity is large and the drive is ok. So why are people complaining?

@lizzcoppin7201

6 жыл бұрын

ONYX.G I wonder myself. I’m thinking of getting this car because I have a problem with my back. I hope it’s not bad like everyone here says. 🙄

@donmacalister9323

4 жыл бұрын

@@lizzcoppin7201 The seats are excellent, or at least they are if you can get the top German spec ones - I have driven for four hours without a break and no problems with my back at all. My previous Astra I would be moving about in agony after 30 minutes...

@sme4969

4 жыл бұрын

@@lizzcoppin7201 if you need anythin in the arm rest you will be fecked to get it unless you pull over

Have a 1.2 petrol manual sport nav. Good sized family car, comfortable and safe. Really comfy seats. Looks good inside and out. Well equipped. Gear transmission taken some getting used to - you need to be fairly precise. Economy probably quite good compared to similar types. Fine to drive in a sensible manner.

I recently had the 1.2 as a hire car and was impressed with the boot space and general ride. The SE model was a bit underspecced compared to rivals with no parking sensors, sat nav, or reversing camera. The engine was a bit flat until around 2000 rpm when the turbo kicked in and the lag was frustrating especially on hills where I needed to change gear more often to keep progress. Also for an SUV, storage was limited with small door pockets and lack of sufficient drink holders. Overall not a bad car but I would like to try rivals such as the Seat Ateca

how did you a review of the 2020 moodle in the year 2017??? or am i loosing my mind

It will be complicated to make 5 brands offerings from the same model. It used to be Citroën was quirky and cheap, while Peugeot was traditional and better equipped. Then, there's the DS that's premium brand with avant garde design. I get Vauxhall and Opel have more presence in the UK and Germany respectively, but it's hard to understand what that brands stand for.

Just ordered the 1.2 sport nav. Can't wait !!!

@th3_blck_d3vl14

4 жыл бұрын

what are your thoughts? i'm thinking about going for the same one.

that wireless charging point is optional and the top model has 12v to 240v inverter and both driver and passenger front seats are fully electric the model you have shown is our model as we have had it scene October 2019 (due to covid-19 we have only done 7000 miles) from new but there is one fault that is annoying to say the least and that is the front passenger seat belt sensor will trigger after you get out of the seat and the driver drives off we had to drive around with the passenger seat belt in to stop the beep but overall it is a really awesome drive, We have been to dunnet's head in Scotland and absolutely flawless on motorways and very capable on a and b roads unfortunately we have never had to use the road settings (but we may in feb when we go back up there)

My dad used to have a blue Vauxhall GrandLand X blue but sadly I don’t know what model

Not keen on the background music...!

Who the best Opel Grandland X or Skoda Karoq ?

If you think a 1.2 isn’t fast enough you need to drive one it’s pretty dam quick I tow a trailer and it performs well .Don’t knock it until you try it .Also it’s the only petrol they do at the moment no 1.4t.

I work for VAUXHALL and drove one recently the best way to describe this is a rangerover without the price tag and running costs.

@sme4969

4 жыл бұрын

proves how poor range rovers have become now in that case LOL

@Ltm-ek3qy

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

mines on order few weeks to wait

I’ve just bought a Grandland X for the Mrs to ferry the kids around, I was in the car trade for years and have driven thousands of cars, I have to say for what it costs I genuinely cannot find fault at all with this car. Most days I leave my new E Class Cabrio behind and take the Grandland.

@ne2256

3 жыл бұрын

What was the price of your car?

@BronchoGillespie

3 жыл бұрын

@@ne2256 I think it was about 18 - 19k but I pay £129 a month for it with a £1200 deposit, cheap as chips.

In answer to comments that the 1.2 must be under powered actually the 1.2 turbo is fine and it really doesn't struggle on motorways or hills. I moved to this car from a 2 litre 190hp Astra Biturbo (got rid of it as I didn't want to loose my license) and no, this is not as effortless (or quick) but even fully loaded will accelerate well enough from 70 to make overtaking safe and easy. You may need to change down accelerating up hill as it doesn't have the torque of a 2 litre Biturbo but I'm more than happy for those few moments to be compensated by pretty good fuel economy for such a big, comfortable and beautifully quiet car (the Astra was NOISY inside the cabin!). The two things that took a little while to get used to were the weighting of the steering (which is light at central position but seems to tighten up as you turn) and the old school petrol turbo which initially felt quite "on" or "off" (especially when pulling out or pulling away) combined with what seems like low gearing in the first couple of gears meaning that my early driving of it was a little lurchy until I learnt to drive it smoothly. I bought mine second-hand as an ex demonstrator with very low mileage, have had the car a few months and its been excellent other than the plastic trim over a rear wheel arch coming unclipped and the stop/start rarely working (I think this is a common problem with it not recognising the battery has enough charge). Just need to find the time to take it in to be sorted under warranty. Overall a really nice car that I'm very pleased with.

@yeamate147

Ай бұрын

I am looking to upgrade from an Astra to the Grandland x and have been considering other options due to the power diff, ( only a 150bhp SRI T) but this has reassured me, hopefully I won’t miss the power too much 😂

@donmacalister9323

Ай бұрын

A few years on I would add one cautionary note. Along with the 1.0 Ecotech Ford, Peugeot and others this 1.2 engine uses a wet timing belt. I believe it was expected to last something like 180,000 miles or 10 years. It doesn’t. I still have the car and love it but have just spent over £1000 on its 6year service plus timing belt replacement which is a big job. Now it’s done it should be fine for at least another 6 years but anyone buying this or any other wet belt engine needs to factor in a major cost at some point.

I quite like the looks of it sadly not available in us....... think this would make a good Buick

@George-wx9dj

3 жыл бұрын

Chevy Equinox same thing

@shroomyesc

3 жыл бұрын

@@George-wx9dj I'm responding to an old comment I know, but this Opel/Vauxhall is/was on a Peugeot platform, not a GM platform like the Equinox

@George-wx9dj

3 жыл бұрын

@@shroomyesc ❤️

I've had my Grandland X SE for 3 years now, and I love it. I prefer the styling, inside and out, to it's Peugeot cousin, and I find it drives very smoothly, it's very roomy, plenty of power, and I highly recommend it. It's odds on that i'll be having a new, higher spec, Grandland in September.

@wyattkairo1156

3 жыл бұрын

You prolly dont care but if you are bored like me atm then you can watch all of the latest series on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother for the last couple of months xD

@johnnykyson2928

3 жыл бұрын

@Wyatt Kairo Yea, have been using instaflixxer for since december myself :D

Love this golden color. It appeared on Corsa 2007 too but then disappeared from the face of carkind.

@paulmayle4374

3 жыл бұрын

Colour

@LivingOnaPrayer123

Ай бұрын

I think the colour is horrible

@hrh2092

21 күн бұрын

@@LivingOnaPrayer123 then get a black A-oo-Di

Tempted to go from my 2014 Corsa to this or a VXR Corsa. Decisions decisions.

Got a picture of Rebecca in my bedroom. Nuff said Bhoys.

Personally I’m no fan of non-off road SUV’s but this looks nice and seems to be cheaper than a lot of worse cars

Grandland X may look quite unadventurous compared t the 3008 but it won't date as quickly. The 3008 will look very dated when its face-lifted in a couple of years and made to look even more odd in an attempt to keep it "cutting edge". Sadly a trait suffered by many French cars.

Glad to see there's room for a banana... uh hum! Shame it's the Vauxhall's sole redeeming feature... Happy New Year Rebecca, always enjoy your videos. Best of luck with the racing this year

Whenever my mum leaves her phone in the boot the car phones 999 😂

What was wrong with the Vauxhall petrol 1.4 turbo engine ?

@phillipjones3439

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing. Excellent engine.

Wouldn’t it make sense to show the cabin first before driving .. you know .. like everyone else does!!

@paulmayle4374

3 жыл бұрын

It's good to be different :)

@profcamp23

3 жыл бұрын

C’moon man the lady likes to taste b 4 getting to down to Bussiness in she wastes her time

Least they put an engine temp gauge in this one 😆

It's always good to see a car review, but I come to see Rebbeca.

Great review! Ah, what a dull name! Opel needs more creativity!

Such a relief

Why do all car reviewers talk like Clarkson?

The only thing wrong with the Mokka is the name :)

@SprocketN

3 жыл бұрын

Dannie Jensen I like my Mokka, not so keen on Grandland as a car name.

This isn't the 2020 version of the Grandland X.

There isn't any light in the boot very annoying also front seats don't head up we had a mocha before this car sorry we changed it now should off kept the mocha .

@petermumford265

3 жыл бұрын

Mine has a light in the boot, and heated seats!!

I came here for the car, I swear.

I am not for cars, really. I accompanied my girlfriend to a regular checkup to the dealer and we had to wait half an hour. I set in all cars, they displayed. All the same, better to get out as getting in. Than I got into this one.... It feels like home. You know, it's a kind of Feng Sui thing. It fits me and by getting old, I don't mind that it is lazy. I always started passing with at least 20 M/h edge and takes me 2-3 seconds. Plowing the land, tractor is better.

@DanielGreen07

5 жыл бұрын

U wot m8?

Becky looks good on this video.

@IshmaelSimpson

6 жыл бұрын

rabit818 Reference me a video where she hasn't looked good.

@shanjanusman9974

6 жыл бұрын

She's got good style for sure

@HG504X

6 жыл бұрын

She always looks good. She thicc.

@shanjanusman9974

6 жыл бұрын

Rebecca is a well dressed woman for sure

@randyrandier2664

6 жыл бұрын

shes has lost weight

My American F150 is bigger than the average London flat. Plus I can fit all 20 of my semiautomatic assault rifles, and freedom comes standard.

Not bad

Why did they give you guys one with those ugly allroad rims? The 19 inch alloys look waaay better on this car. Also, the gold isn't the most beautifull color on offer imo. Other than that I think it's a great car! Maybe not the best in class, but good value for money :)

best car ive ever had got this automatic

@Ltm-ek3qy

Жыл бұрын

1.6 diesel manual is by far the worst car I have ever driven

I prefer the look of it to the Peugeot. No way is 1.2 enough to power that car on motorway or hills. I've got Astra 1.4 turbo and even that's struggles s bit with motorway acceleration and hills. That's fine but for such a big car forget it I think they now do 1.5T which is probably still a bit short.

The better models might be great but the bottom of the line I've been dumped with as a courtesy car by Europcar for the week is an utter piece of rubbish to drive. I've driven many rubbish and awful cars but this one without any bells and whistles is utterly useless and like driving a bad transit van. Definitely go for the upgraded models guys and gals and go automatic as the gearbox on this one which is brand new is like searching for the gears in porridge.

@martin-1965

3 жыл бұрын

On its plus side - it does have physical buttons for climate control but the drivers footwell is designed for someone with tiny feet. I'm size 8 and found the clutch pedal was a nightmare as catching shoe on the surrounding almost every time.

This is ridiculous did she just say 1.2 has 128 horsepower. .and the better powerful engine 1.6 with 118 horsepower..whats this all about maybe 1.6 has more torque but why not say it.

@Rich-ji3nw

5 ай бұрын

Obviously the diesel will have more torque.

It has WIFI??

@petermumford265

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it does.

Front parking sensors for whom blind drivers? .😂

@legendyonis830

3 жыл бұрын

LIKE YOU 🤣

Got the 1.2 petrol as a hire car and not impressed. Underpowered, not great on fuel im filling it twice a week with combined motorway and town driving. Great for local trips but if you doing lots of miles look elsewhere.

I thought she said porsche 3008

Never understood why people wear their coats while driving, let alone do reviews wearing them.

@oliverstemp9132

Жыл бұрын

Because they are cold

@omarf2406

Жыл бұрын

@@oliverstemp9132 Cars have climate control.

@oliverstemp9132

Жыл бұрын

@@omarf2406 maybe they are wearing a coat because it’s winter

@omarf2406

Жыл бұрын

@@oliverstemp9132 I never do. Not even in winter. It takes, what, 5 minutes tops for the interior to become warm enough not to be needing a coat. But she's wearing a coat during the whole review. People, take off your coats when driving. It is much more comfortable!

@oliverstemp9132

Жыл бұрын

@@omarf2406 this is a very strange thing to get so worked up about

Rebecca, when will you stop talking about your size? Almost every video. You are OK for christ sake!

above 50 mph ..quite a lot of road noise…could do better

@Dave-wt8xg

4 жыл бұрын

You want to drive a Honda HRV can’t hear yourself speak otherwise a good ca

Is it electric though?

@petermumford265

3 жыл бұрын

NO,!!

Peugeot 3008 miles better.. Vauxhall needs to up there game.

This buyout could have spruced up Vauxhall’s designs and kept the workhorse engines. Instead, it’s keeping the weakest aspect of the brand (the design) and incorporating the weakest aspect of its new parent (engine and mechanical underpinnings). What a waste.

Imagine telling people you own a Grandland X

@Ambienfinity

6 жыл бұрын

LOL my thoughts exactly. Or an Adam Rocks.

@pashton76

6 жыл бұрын

I simply cannot...

@andylaauk

6 жыл бұрын

Ryan Woods Imagine telling someone you own a 3008 🤣

@epicboim28

6 жыл бұрын

Ryan Woods I own one

@danielkennedy6896

6 жыл бұрын

I own a grandland x myself and think it’s a great car.

Hi

All of these crossovers are the death of cars. The appeal to functionality and blandness. I watched this and I dont thibk I could tell you anything about this car that is at anytime appealing or offensive. This is the vechicular equivalent of boiled potatoes.

@warriorlegend8384

5 жыл бұрын

Chaka Whyte think there more for disabled drivers

Managed 23 secs before the sing-song voice had me running for the stop button. Let’s see if Car-wow or Car Buyer have reviewed it...

@Qwepto

6 жыл бұрын

Lmao, soft

Gosh was she singing or actually talking?

I dubt about Grandland X because is Vauxhall! I remember when Vauxhall build cars in " old time" bad bad, maybe is better now? Also in " old time" Opel was a part, but it was different if F. eks. a Diplomat was an Vauxhall or from Opel.

Tizta

We have had one for 2 weeks as a rental with 10,000 MLS on the clock. Utter, utter crap, 100 MLS today and I will be quite happy if I never have to drive it again. The ride is quite good at low speed on smooth surfaces, as is the steering and road holding, but anything over 40mph and aggravated by poor road surfaces it becomes very twitchy and difficult to place accurately. The the power steering system that changes the effort required to steer seems to change significantly at various speeds, so rather than helping you to control the car effectively it actually leaves you guessing as to the required steering input and making it even more difficult to control. The brakes are ok but very snatchy as is the clutch which is set too high and is difficult to operate with your heal on the floor, as you can imagine trying to operate a snatchy clutch pedal using a floating left foot results in very jerky takeoffs and lumpy gearshifts. As for the "powerful..." 1.2 l turbo engine, it isn't... It's, at best, nippy at low speed but on the open road and on motorways it's completely gutless. After attempting a 50mph overtake...I didn't try that again...it scared the crap out of me, pulled out hit the throttle in 4th and nothing happened, seriously even allowing for the horrendous 3 second tubo lag... it may redline at 7000 but power is only available from about 2,700 to 4,500rpm, ......however environmentally friendly this engine is, it's not up to pushing this lump of car around. The seats are hard and uncomfortable and the woman in the add (sorry review) isn't actually as short as she appears, the tailgate sill is near 3 foot of the ground! Try getting heavy shopping in and out of that.. But it has got an electric tailgate opener........

5:42 Waiving her foot didn't work, that's why she had to press the button. 😂😂😂

@medinaman2106

4 жыл бұрын

nope...wave foot only opens...u need to press button to close...

@petermumford265

3 жыл бұрын

No!! I waved the foot to close as well, no need for button pressing!!

Shes hot man😍

I cant shake the feeling , that everytime I see any new Opel , I know underneath it is a Peugeot, and for me that is just wrong... And that new Opel design worked only on new Insignia, the SUV line-up doesnt look as good as Insignia, they look too big , they lack of decent proportions, the bonnet is too short and too high, and the car looks as if it cant handle corner in a normal way, like it is to soft...

No it is not.

G

Currently sitting in a rental one of these on the M2 in traffic ruined my night. Its a miserable hateful car with a nasty unbalanced loud 3cyl 1.2 turbo petrol. Soon to be cheap angry pikey dad car fodder on autotrader like picassos were if its not already. Miserable thing its economical mind.

Just looks like any other Suv just mundane in everyway.

we have the techline not all come with some of the specs you mention we have no heated seats would rather the heated seats than the sat nav. there is no on star service. no storage under the seat like the meriva steering is to light :( storage for a big car is crap the little storage by the steering wheel and door is cheep. the arm rest storage is awquard and not good if you are disabled, no drinks shelf/tray on the back of the front seat for rear passengers, there in a drink compartment proving you on have 2 people max. the gear lever on gear change is very clunky.. to much effort on looks and gadgets rather than other areas, the horn on a big car is a joke :( little girly toot toot rather than a deep bark. small reveiw window... turbo is no boost like the meriva.. would rather have manual hand brake instead of the blood electronic thing . i turned off drift control, i hate flashing on the dash it takes your eyes off the road, no cd player so again have to take eyes off the road to find music list :(

A refreshingly honest review... thank you. So to sum up, it's ugly, uncomfortable, noisy, has vague steering and can't match the opposition for quality. No wonder Rebecca is yawning at 6:59!

My god the 'ANTARA' she looked so terrible

Another 4x4 look alike I can laugh at in 2mm of snow

@mrsociable1288

5 жыл бұрын

But your Suzuki grand Vitara gets rubbish mpg Mr sociable! I know, but I don't pay £250 on finance and I'm not soooo afraid of damaging my new baby, I can go off-road too!

Another fixed sunroof that won't open.

Engines suck...

@Mr11ESSE111

6 жыл бұрын

1,6 cdti 136 hp is enough

@lucas-zg1fn

6 жыл бұрын

It's not 1.6 136 hp but the 1560 cc. PSA 120 hp, by Peugeot. The Grandland X is product in France, in the same factory of Peugeot 3008. They're the same car, approximatelly.

@jackyoung8162

6 жыл бұрын

Why?

@lucas-zg1fn

6 жыл бұрын

At the begginning of 2017 PSA Group bought OPEL from GM group. Just one or two years ago the two companies started different joint ventures to use same engines, sit, exc. Grandland X and Crossland X are the first cars made by this new owner situation. Probably, in PSA vision, the 1560 cc. 120 hp engine is much more cheap to fix and use in order to the original GM Power Train engine 136 hp

@Sparkylizzie

6 жыл бұрын

With Style ddssdd

hey cutie

How stiff and formulaic can presenters get?

More like the Granddad X

@pagba

6 жыл бұрын

Ruben .V 🤩

@deano007deano7

5 жыл бұрын

Stunning Car

Meh. And why do Vauxhall give their cars such sucky names?

Only watch these reviews because of Rebecca!!

No 4wd?? wtf is the point then.

I too remember the Carlton and Senator.. Both really nice quick cars and good to look at too. I used to have Vauxhalls' over 30 years ago because in my opinion they were at that time better than Fords. But, now Ford seem to be better, Japanese cars have come on leaps and bounds while Vauxhall seem to be going backwards lacking in style, choices and dare I say, 'street cred'. Shame they may be on the demise. Come on Vauxhall, you can do better than this.....

Well it's no looker is it. I will stick with our qashqai.

@davidrichards1253

6 жыл бұрын

A Fool With A Tool in all fairness all it has to do is appeal to the Motability market like the Qashqai has and it will be a sales success just like the Qashqai and to be honest it looks nothing special like all these crossover suvs.

@mrsociable1288

5 жыл бұрын

Quashqai just seems like another Nissan box ticker. Tedious

It's not an SUV, just an MPV with optional AWD. Terrible to see all these fake SUVs that seem to flood the market. Can't afford a Range Rover? Accept it and don't buy some stupid van that pretends it's an off roader.

@vijeetsharma2507

6 жыл бұрын

Richard Melchers this doesn’t even come with a awd but I agree and their are more then Range Rover but understand that you are making a point.

Grandma X

The slow death of Vauxhall opel continues, another totally mediocre offering.

That name sucks.

Who the hell picked the name? It really rolls off the tongue...Not !!

Crapper bought one and he wouldn't know a decent car if it slapped him in the chops

So cheap

3:01 and the sing song presentation style got right on my wick.... couldn't watch anymore... ☹️☹️☹️🤢🤢🤢 garbage!!!

Not a good review I’m afraid mediocre car as well just bland boring bit like the review itself

@mohammedakhtar5335

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony Devono y

An SUV with no 4 wheel drive option,what a waste of time,awful styling too!