CarGurus expert rating: 3 out of 5
CarGurus user rating: N/A
Percentage of good/great deals available on CarGurus: 36.7%
Overall CarGurus rating:* 3.8 out of 5
Available Listings: Around 700
Average Price: Around £20,000

Vauxhall Grandland Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Lots of interior space	Very average to drive
Electric version is attractively priced	Quality isn't what it might be
Plenty of standard equipment	Mild hybrid version can be noisy

Quick Summary

The Vauxhall Grandland is a mid-size SUV that brings individual styling to a competitive segment with its distinctive Vizor front-end design and bold lighting signature. The car excels in practicality, offering generous interior space with comfortable seating for five, excellent headroom and legroom, and a useful 550-litre boot (485 litres on all-wheel-drive electric models). Three powertrain options are available: a front-wheel-drive electric version with 210bhp, an all-wheel-drive electric variant with dual motors producing 320bhp combined, and a mild-hybrid petrol option combining a turbocharged 1.2-litre engine with an electric starter-generator for 134bhp.

However, the Grandland is merely average in most other respects. Ride comfort is patchy with an underlying fidgety feel, handling is uninspiring with light steering and body roll, and cabin quality is unexceptional with hard plastics throughout. The mild-hybrid version can be noisy when the petrol engine engages, whilst performance across all variants is modest. Pricing starts from £35,455 for the electric Design model (including the £1,500 Government grant) and £36,600 for the mild-hybrid version. Running costs are reasonable, with the electric version offering up to 324 miles of range and home charging costing around £20 for a full battery, whilst the mild-hybrid achieves 50.4-51.4mpg officially.

Best for: Families prioritising interior space and practicality, budget-conscious buyers considering an electric SUV, and those seeking a car with distinctive styling and comprehensive standard equipment.

Not ideal for: Drivers seeking engaging handling, premium cabin quality, or the most refined driving experience in the mid-size SUV segment.


Comparison vs Key Rivals



The Verdict

You should buy the Grandland if: You prioritise interior space and practicality, seek an attractively priced electric SUV, or value distinctive styling and comprehensive standard equipment.

Consider alternatives if: You desire engaging handling, premium cabin quality, or the most refined driving experience in the mid-size SUV segment.

Competitive Position: The Vauxhall Grandland occupies an interesting position in the mid-size SUV market. Whilst it excels in practicality and offers competitive pricing, particularly for the electric variant, it falls short of rivals in driving dynamics, cabin quality, and overall refinement. The Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai, and Volkswagen Tiguan all score higher across CarGurus ratings and user satisfaction, offering superior handling and interior quality. However, for budget-conscious families prioritising space and practicality over driving engagement, the Grandland remains a sensible choice with attractive electric powertrain options.

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*The Overall CarGurus rating: that informs these recommendations is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from June 2026, CarGurus expert reviews, and CarGurus user reviews.