Opel unveils next-gen Grandland SUV with multiple powertrains

Opel has revealed the latest iteration of its Grandland SUV, signalling a significant departure from its predecessor. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming model.Drawing inspiration from the Opel Experimental concept, the new Grandland incorporates several design elements, including the prominent 3D Vizor with an illuminated Blitz logo upfront and illuminated 'Opel' lettering at the rear.

Notable additions include the Intelli-Lux Pixel HD lighting system, with over 50 000 individual elements and the utilisation of the BEV-native STLA Medium platform, facilitating a sizable 98kWh battery. Opel claims this will grant the Grandland Electric a range of approximately 700km on WLTP testing.

In addition to the electric version, Opel will introduce a combustion engine variant, equipped with a 1.2l three-cylinder engine and a 48-volt mild hybrid system. A plug-in hybrid version is slated for later release, boasting an estimated 80km of electric-only range. The company has set ambitious goals, aiming to transition into an EV-only brand by 2028.

The interior receives notable upgrades, including a sizable 16-inch infotainment screen, a heads-up display, and enhanced seating features. The seats now boast powered side bolsters, ventilation, and a massage function, with a specific design aimed at alleviating pressure on the tailbone. Opel CEO Florian Huettl expressed enthusiasm for the new Grandland, hailing it as a significant milestone for the brand. He emphasised Opel’s commitment to electrification, highlighting the Grandland’s role in its electric offensive. Huettl noted the unmistakable influence of the Opel Experimental concept in the Grandland’s design, asserting that the SUV will solidify Opel’s presence in the competitive C-SUV segment.

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