THE Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 represents the first step in the German brand's electric offensive — it will soon be followed by the new, 100% electric Corsa-e — and is also the flagship of the German SUV.
It becomes the Grandland X and also the most powerful Opel available, as well as the only one to offer all-wheel drive, courtesy of its hybrid system.
The combustion engine — 1.6 Turbo with 200 hp — remains attached to the front wheels as on every other Grandland X, but gains a 109 hp (80 kW) electric motor on the rear axle, with a differential, ensuring all-wheel drive.
The powertrain is complemented by an eight-speed electrified automatic transmission, incorporating a second 109 hp electric motor. And, of course, not forgetting the lithium-ion battery, installed under the rear seat, with a capacity of 13.2 kWh.
the most powerful
The combination of the combustion engine and the electric motor results in a combined power of 300 hp and 520 Nm , making the Hybrid4 the most powerful Opel Grandland X on the market. Performance is also high: just 6.1s at 0-100 km/h and 235 km/h at top speed.
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As a plug-in hybrid, it also guarantees electrical autonomy, being able to circulate up to 59 km (WLTP) only using the electric motor — homologated consumption and CO2 emissions stand at 1.3-1.4 l/100 km and 29-32 g/km, respectively.
The electric range also benefits from the presence of regenerative braking which, according to Opel, can benefit from an increase of up to 10%.
The time it takes to charge the battery varies depending on the charger used. There is a 3.3 kW on-board charger, a 6.6 kW charger is available for 500 euros. There is also an option to purchase wall stations — wallbox — with 7.4 kW of power, which allows charging the battery in less than two hours.
The Grandland X Hybrid4's handling is also determined by its selectable driving modes: Electric, Hybrid, AWD and Sport. Hybrid mode automatically selects the engine that best suits your needs, while in AWD (all-wheel drive) mode, you can always count on the help of a driving rear axle.
the most equipped
The Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 is only available in the highest Ultimate equipment level. And that means a vast list of standard equipment: 19” alloy wheels, central locking and keyless ignition, IntelliLink infotainment system with navigation, AFL LED headlamps with automatic changeover, heated windscreen and new services Opel Connect telematics, among others.
In the driving assistants chapter you will find traffic sign recognition, lane departure alert with active steering correction, blind angle alert, driver tiredness alert, imminent forward collision alert and automatic emergency braking.
How much does it cost?
The Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 is proposed for €57,670. It is now available by order, with the first units to be delivered in February 2020.
There are also mobility solutions available, specific for electrified vehicles. These are guaranteed by Free2Move services, the PSA Group's mobility brand, accessible through the “myOpel” application. Among the offers available, there is access to more than 100,000 charging stations in Europe, and a trip planner.