Vauxhall Grandland X SUV (2018 - 2021) Elite Nav 1.2 (130PS) Turbo S/S 5d Owner Review

Elite Nav 1.2 (130PS) Turbo S/S 5d
2020 Vauxhall Grandland X hybrid front view

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In their own words

Very little headroom or interior space. I have the manual version and it is hard to change gear smoothly as there is little feedback from the engine. Gearbox is quite clunky. Not a fan of having no normal handbrake. The 1.2 petrol engine is fine around town but is lacklustre in 6th gear on the motorway. Annoying messages telling you when to change gear and confirming the obvious such as 'windscreen wipers deactiviated' when you turn them off. Too many messages from the onboard diagnostics suggesting faults that have disappear the next time you use it.

How reliable do you find the car?

Diagnostics keep flagging problems. Major issue with electrics taking it out of service for more than a week.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Not much character, boring to drive. Irritated by silly dashboard messages stating the obvious.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Meets Expectations: 3 out of 5 3.0
  • Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
  • Dave Mallett doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased June 2018
  • Condition when bought New
  • Current Mileage 6,000 miles
  • Average MPG 41 mpg