Vauxhall Grandland review

Prices start at £34,700 for the entry-level Design model, then it’s £36,650 for the GS trim and £38,400 for the top-spec Ultimate car. The Electric version of the Grandland costs a couple of grand more and its big rivals – like the Peugeot 3008 and Kia Sportage – open the bidding at around £35k. 

If you’re looking at getting one on finance, then the mid-range GS car will cost £406 a month based on three years/30,000 miles and a 10 per cent deposit.

What’s the kit list like?

Entry-level Design models get 19-inch alloys, the 10in digital instrument panel, LED lights front and rear, keyless go, 10in touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple/Android connectivity (but not wireless charging, strangely enough), front and rear parking sensors, dual zone aircon, electric mirrors and adaptive cruise control. Not what you'd call 'bargain bin'.

GS adds fancier alloys, a light-up grille and matrix LED headlights, glossy black exterior styling touches, heated steering wheel and front seats, ambient lighting, larger 16in touchscreen with satnav, wireless phone charging and a rear parking camera. 

Go for the top-spec Ultimate car and you’ll get a heated windscreen, electric tailgate, head-up display, fancier audio system and 360-degree parking cameras plus Vauxhall’s fancier adaptive cruise control setup.

Where would you spend your money?

On a Vauxhall Grandland? Hmm. The entry trim does come well equipped, but in the depths of winter when it's dark on the way to work and dark before you go home again, you're going to wish you had the GS's heated seats and steering wheel. Get that one and give future you a pat on the back.