The Vauxhall Grandland has been rebooted for T its second generation with a bold new look as it moves onto a different platform, gains a thoroughly overhauled interior and offers the option of electric power for the first time.
The new Grandland follows the latest Peugeot 3008 and 5008 in swapping from the PSA-engineered EMP2 platform onto parent company Stellantis's STLA Medium architecture.
In doing so, it has grown 173mm in length and 31mm in height, making it substantially larger than its predecessor. It will be offered with plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrains as well as in EV form.
Taking inspiration from the Experimental concept Vauxhall revealed in 2022, it has also been extensively redesigned in line with the firm's newera design language and with a focus on aerodynamic optimisation to extend the range of the electric version.
Design chief Mark Adams told Autocar: "In our mind, we said we want the car to be electric first, visually.
"Even if you can go and get an ICE powertrain, it's about projecting its sleek and modern lines, and not being overly decorated."
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