The new Opel Grandland X is built on the successful Peugeot 3008, with which it shares virtually everything but bring your own dashboard and brand image. We tested it.

What began as a joint venture between PSA and Opel on SUV, it ended two months ago with the acquisition of German manufacturer by the French group. As you know, common projects launched by PSA and Opel (urban and compact segments) have already left the one hand, new Crossland Opel and Citroën C3 Aircross X (Later will come a new Peugeot 2008), and secondly, the award-winning Car of the Year 2017, he Peugeot 3008, with the latter Opel Grandland X. If the first the Opel factory in Figueruelas the Zaragoza plant, the second out of French Sochaux factory PSA.

In both projects, technical similarity (platform and engines come PSA) Between the respective models will lead to perceive Dynamically very similar cars, as they are also conceptually, and hardly differ to a greater or lesser extent by exterior and interior designs. In the case of the new Opel Grandland X, if you know the Peugeot 3008, You can make the idea of ​​what and how will the new Opel compact SUV … but there is a point of disunity decisive enough to bet on one or the other: the driving position.

Opel Grandland X: Image of Astra

Millimeter above, below mm, X Grandland copy the new external measures almost 3008 (4.5 meters long). This means that you’ll encounter good levels of habitability and a trunk 514 liters approved, with automated gate and handsfree function. Silhouettes of 3008 and Grandland X are very similar, although the headlights (Full led available active only in the Opel), grills and pilots recognize each at a glance. Only the subjective feelings of each of us will make us like one more than another, and feel better or worse at the wheel.

If you are someone that Peugeot 3008 has also love you for your stylish dashboard, and its "proprietary" driving position i-Cockpit, he Opel tea "bring back" to more traditional designs. Result less edgy (Box analog clocks, digital configurable front of 3008), but no less rigorous in quality and technology. And its conventional interior definition (loop steering wheel, very complete and set-box), impeccable in every way, do not miss anyone. I dare not comment on what driving position is ergonomically better, but to the steering wheel flattened at the top and bottom of the 3008 I find, a priori, against nature in its mission.

Opel Grandland X: French comfort

They feel less different running. Opel has "hard" tuning the X Granland and, if possible being noticed something firmer than 3008 (A car that feels especially soft, light and agile driving), in any case I find cars behavior and very different feel. He balance stability / comfort Grandland X is very successful. It is a car that treads safely, goes swiftly and comfortably Bacchae. In any case, it is possible that the direction of Grandland X do not feel so obviously rapid as that of 3008, but I think it’s an induced on the French model for your flyer, feature clearly smaller diameter than the German model. He Opel Grandland X You can also mount Traction Control Grip Control 3008, dubbed IntelliGrip by Opel, which offers up to 5 laws of action: asphalt, snow, mud, dirt and off. Integrated into the Pack "all road" (From 300 euros), it includes specific 18-inch wheels and tires mixed.

Opel Grandland X: mechanical PSA

He Opel Grandland X It reaches the market offering two mechanics, one Diesel and another gasoline, both of PSA, with that according Opel the bulk of the demand is met. He Diesel It is 1.6 CDTi 120 hp, a safe bet in the field, for its refinement between diesel engines and high performance. approves a average consumption of 4.0 l / 100 km and an acceleration of 0 to 100 km / h of 11.8 seconds. You may combine this mechanical automatic transmission with six speeds (1,325 euros).

The option gasoline is a 1.2 Turbo 130 hp, 3-cylinder mechanics also ensures great pleasure and drive. Homologated consumption 5.1 l / 100 km and an acceleration of 0 to 100 km / h of 11.1 seconds. The automatic transmission will be available in version 1.2 Turbo earlier this year. 2018 is also expected the arrival of a version Diesel 2.0 CDTi 180 hp, which will release the new 8-speed automatic transmission recently announced by PSA. Looking a little further, the range Grandland X It will expand to which will be the first hybrid plug brand, with Diesel combustion engine technology also inherited Peugeot.

Opel Grandland X: cheaper than the 3008

Opel has designed a Grandland X range aiming by engines and equipment to the most demanded in the market. The offer begins from 23,100 euros, including promotional discounts, version 1.2 Turbo, an invoice around 1,500 euros lower the equivalent of the Peugeot 3008. He Grandland X 1.6 CDTi it has a price 1,700 euros higher than gasoline. Grandland equipping X meets all offered in the category: Security Alert offers driver fatigue, Pedestrian Detection and Emergency Brake Autonomous; connectivity, personal assistant OnStar and Opel IntelliLink multimedia technology, compatible with Apple and Android Auto carplay.

In both projects, technical similarity (platform and engines come PSA) Between the respective models will lead to perceive Dynamically very similar cars, as they are also conceptually, and hardly differ to a greater or lesser extent by exterior and interior designs. In the case of the new Opel Grandland X, if you know the Peugeot 3008, You can make the idea of ​​what and how will the new Opel compact SUV … but there is a point of disunity decisive enough to bet on one or the other: the driving position.

Opel Grandland X: Image of Astra

Millimeter above, below mm, X Grandland copy the new external measures almost 3008 (4.5 meters long). This means that you’ll encounter good levels of habitability and a trunk 514 liters approved, with automated gate and handsfree function. Silhouettes of 3008 and Grandland X are very similar, although the headlights (Full led available active only in the Opel), grills and pilots recognize each at a glance. Only the subjective feelings of each of us will make us like one more than another, and feel better or worse at the wheel.

If you are someone that Peugeot 3008 has also love you for your stylish dashboard, and its "proprietary" driving position i-Cockpit, he Opel tea "bring back" to more traditional designs. Result less edgy (Box analog clocks, digital configurable front of 3008), but no less rigorous in quality and technology. And its conventional interior definition (loop steering wheel, very complete and set-box), impeccable in every way, do not miss anyone. I dare not comment on what driving position is ergonomically better, but to the steering wheel flattened at the top and bottom of the 3008 I find, a priori, against nature in its mission.

Opel Grandland X: French comfort

They feel less different running. Opel has "hard" tuning the X Granland and, if possible being noticed something firmer than 3008 (A car that feels especially soft, light and agile driving), in any case I find cars behavior and very different feel. He balance stability / comfort Grandland X is very successful. It is a car that treads safely, goes swiftly and comfortably Bacchae. In any case, it is possible that the direction of Grandland X do not feel so obviously rapid as that of 3008, but I think it’s an induced on the French model for your flyer, feature clearly smaller diameter than the German model. He Opel Grandland X You can also mount Traction Control Grip Control 3008, dubbed IntelliGrip by Opel, which offers up to 5 laws of action: asphalt, snow, mud, dirt and off. Integrated into the Pack "all road" (From 300 euros), it includes specific 18-inch wheels and tires mixed.

Opel Grandland X: mechanical PSA

He Opel Grandland X It reaches the market offering two mechanics, one Diesel and another gasoline, both of PSA, with that according Opel the bulk of the demand is met. He Diesel It is 1.6 CDTi 120 hp, a safe bet in the field, for its refinement between diesel engines and high performance. approves a average consumption of 4.0 l / 100 km and an acceleration of 0 to 100 km / h of 11.8 seconds. You may combine this mechanical automatic transmission with six speeds (1,325 euros).

The option gasoline is a 1.2 Turbo 130 hp, 3-cylinder mechanics also ensures great pleasure and drive. Homologated consumption 5.1 l / 100 km and an acceleration of 0 to 100 km / h of 11.1 seconds. The automatic transmission will be available in version 1.2 Turbo earlier this year. 2018 is also expected the arrival of a version Diesel 2.0 CDTi 180 hp, which will release the new 8-speed automatic transmission recently announced by PSA. Looking a little further, the range Grandland X It will expand to which will be the first hybrid plug brand, with Diesel combustion engine technology also inherited Peugeot.

Opel Grandland X: cheaper than the 3008

Opel has designed a Grandland X range aiming by engines and equipment to the most demanded in the market. The offer begins from 23,100 euros, including promotional discounts, version 1.2 Turbo, an invoice around 1,500 euros lower the equivalent of the Peugeot 3008. He Grandland X 1.6 CDTi it has a price 1,700 euros higher than gasoline. Grandland equipping X meets all offered in the category: Security Alert offers driver fatigue, Pedestrian Detection and Emergency Brake Autonomous; connectivity, personal assistant OnStar and Opel IntelliLink multimedia technology, compatible with Apple and Android Auto carplay.