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Opel has confirmed that its new Grandland X, a competitor for the likes of the Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Qashqai, will come with a range-topping 177hp 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine in conjunction with a new 'Ultimate' trim line.
The Grandland X (which is heavily based on the Peugeot 3008, and shares its engines) is going on sale in Ireland this month, but we don't have prices for this new Ultimate model yet. We do know that it has torque of 400Nm and a 126g/km CO2 figure, plus official fuel consumption of 4.8 litres/100km, or 55mpg, and that's with a standard-fit eight-speed automatic transmission. With the 2.0-litre diesel, the Grandland X accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds. Top speed is 211km/h. In addition, the Grandland X has a maximum (braked) trailer load of 2,000kg.
"Our new Opel Grandland X embodies an adventurous spirit and freedom. Obviously, an especially powerful turbo diesel that promises additional driving pleasure while curbing fuel consumption is the ideal match. We have that in the new top-of-the-range 2.0-litre diesel for the Grandland X. Our new challenger in the SUV segment can unleash its full potential in combination with the smooth shifting eight-speed automatic transmission," said Peter Küspert, Managing Director Sales and Marketing Opel Automobile GmbH.
Standard equipment for the new Ultimate model will include 19-inch alloys and silver coloured roof rails, premium ergonomic seats, leather trim, the Denon premium sound system and "numerous ultra-modern assistance and infotainment systems promise a feel-good factor." Those include OnStar along with the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatible Navi 5.0 IntelliLink infotainment system with an eight-inch colour touchscreen. In addition, compatible smartphones can be charged wirelessly. Ultimate trim also features safety kit such as the adaptive AFL LED headlights, and the 360-degree camera and Advanced Park Assist.
It also comes with 'IntelliGrip' traction control - Opel's version of Peugeot's Grip Control.
Prices for the Grandland X range start from €27,995.