New Opel Grandland 2022: how can a German crossover conquer the Russian market?

2023 Author: Charles Youmans | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-20 18:41

Opel Grandland 2022 - a crossover, a popular German automaker, built on the architecture of the French concern PSA, whose closest relatives are the Peugeot 3008 and Citroen Aircross C5 models. On the territory of Russia, the SUV is available in three versions, from the end of 2019. The manufacturer offers a car with no alternative - with a 1.6-liter turbo engine, as well as a 6-speed "automatic". The list of available equipment is wide enough and depends on the version of the cross. The price of a car, in the basic configuration, starts at 2.29 million rubles. In the model range of the Opel brand, the Grandland SUV is one step higher than its “brother” and soplatform Crossland.

Opel Grandland 2022

Technical characteristics

If we compare the Opel Grandland of 2022 with the crossovers of previous generations, as well as "brothers" in the class from Peugeot and Citroen, then I must say that the German model received a really new body. At the same time, in terms of its technical characteristics and configurations, the cross turned out to be comparable to the French related SUVs, although it has a number of differences. The price level for the German novelty cannot be called low. All photos revealing the characteristics of the car are published in the review.

Quite unexpectedly, for Grandland, the manufacturer offered not the most typical technical performance. At the front, the cross was equipped with classic MacPherson struts, but at the rear, a semi-independent torsion-bar linkage system was proposed. If we talk about the power capabilities of the German cross-country, then they do not differ in variety and are represented by the only engine option - a turbo engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. The performance of this unit is 150 "horses", and the torque reaches 240 N * m. Its work is complemented by a front-wheel drive system and a 6-speed automatic transmission. It must be said that in Europe, the cross is available in a much wider version and is offered with both gasoline and diesel versions of power plants.

As for the main dimensions of the Grandland, they include the following indicators:

• Body size - 4477x1856x1609 mm;
• Weight - 1500 kg;
• Number of seats - 5;
• Wheelbase - 2675 mm;
• Ground clearance - 188 mm;
• Gas tank capacity - 53 liters;
• The volume of space in the trunk is from 514 liters.

Options and prices

To buy a German crossover in the Russian car market, at the moment, is possible in one of three available trim levels.

Enjoy

The price for a basic modification of a car is 2,129,000 rubles, and the list of its main features includes:

• aluminum 17-inch wheels;
• all optics with LED matrices;
• heated side electric mirrors;
• rear window with heating and wiper;
• multifunction steering wheel in leather, supplemented with an electric booster and the ability to adjust in various planes;
• on-board computer display;
• fabric upholstery;
• two armrests;
• heated front and rear seats, steering wheel and windshield;
• set of power windows;
• electrical outlet;
• set of airbags;
• anti-lock brakes;
• braking assistant;
• electronic stability control;
• Antibuks;
• help when starting to move on the rise;
• Cruise control;
• function "take me home";
• monitoring tire pressure;
• air conditioner;
• standard audio system and 6 speakers;
• multimedia with an 8-inch display;
• navigator.

Innovation

In the next modification, at a price of 2,399,000 rubles, the manufacturer offered the following additional features:

• wheels 18 inches;
• rain and light sensors;
• roof rails;
• sports chairs, complemented by lumbar support;
• combined interior trim;
• the ability to select driving modes;
• control over finding a car in the occupied lane;
• adaptive light;
• parking sensors;
• control over the situation in the "blind spots";
• control over the level of driver fatigue;
• dual-zone climate control system;
• interior lighting at the time of passenger boarding.

Cosmo

Well, the most expensive version of the Opel Grandland, costing 2.549 million rubles, received the following features:

• an electric luggage compartment door and a system for its contactless opening;
• crossover tinting;
• a roof with a panoramic view;
• engine start from a button;
• leather interior;
• front seats with electric adjustment, ventilation;
• keyless access to the salon;
• intelligent parking assistant;
• cameras in front and back.

Options and prices (summary table)

#	Equipment	Model years	Cost, rub.	Drive unit	Transmission	Engine, cc cm	Combined fuel consumption in l / 100 km
1	1.6 AT Cosmo	2019 -	2 346 000	Front	AT-6	1598	7, 3
2	1.6 AT Enjoy	2019 -	1 946 000	Front	AT-6	1598	7, 3
3	1.6 AT Innovation	2019 -	2 196 000	Front	AT-6	1598	7, 3

* - information on prices is for reference only. Check with your local dealer for the exact cost.

Safety

The 2022 Opel Grandland is one of the safest models in its class. The automaker has equipped the cross with a variety of standard services and electronic assistants, which are designed to analyze the situation on the road and prevent the likelihood of a car collision.

In addition, he received the largest possible set of airbags that will protect passengers from the fatal consequences of an accident. If we talk about the results of the Opel Grandland crash test, then no official data on this matter has been published on the network, despite the presence of a mass of methods for checking the security system.

Handling and off-road performance

Despite its 188mm ground clearance, the German SUV does not have off-road capabilities. Its maximum is movement on a dirt road and overcoming minimal difficulties and obstacles. In addition, the crossover does not have underbody protection, and therefore serious off-road tests can lead to damage to its suspension and other units.

But the car's handling is excellent. Opel Grandland is able to instantly react to any steering wheel movements performed by the driver, to keep on a given trajectory even during difficult road sections, and also to perform a given maneuver.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any car, the 2022 Opel Grandland has its positives as well as disadvantages. The former include:

• a high degree of safety that the crossover provides to its passengers thanks to a variety of electronic assistants, as well as the presence of a set of airbags;
• service availability;
• acceptable level of dynamics.

The list of car disadvantages is as follows:

• no variability in terms of technical capabilities;
• the relative high cost of the model, taking into account the class in which it is sold;
• far from the best off-road qualities;
• not the most spacious interior.

Design

As for the appearance of the German model, here the Opel Grandland of 2022 is made in a typical design for modern "Germans". The body is distinguished by the utmost roundness and mass of smooth lines. At the front, a compact radiator grille is installed, combined with a very powerful air intake in the front bumper. Curiously, the head optics of the crossover is made, which has the shape of a trapezoid and is supplemented by broken strips of LEDs for the running lights. The side part has a standard design and stands out due to the installation of a plastic body kit around the perimeter, as well as the roof color in black, which is assumed for top-end modifications of the car. The rear has a spoiler and a wing, due to which the cross has become closer to the sports car segment.

The interior of the SUV looks rustic, but it is very functional, due to the fact that all control systems for the built-in capabilities of the car are activated via a touchscreen display for the multimedia system. The front seats in the car are of high quality and comfortable. In addition, the buyer can purchase an option with sports seats. Thanks to the lumbar support, as well as the various adjustments available, passengers do not get tired even during long journeys. Despite the fact that the dimensions of the German car are not too large, the luggage compartment here can be considered roomy. In the minimum version, it holds 514 liters of cargo, and with the rear seats folded down - up to 1652 liters.

Sales start

On the territory of Russia, the German model has been sold since the end of 2019 and has not yet received any innovations or changes in the initially announced configurations. The crossover is delivered from Germany.

Competitors

The list of the car's main rivals: Volkswagen Tiguan, KIA Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Peugeot 3008, Mazda CX-5.