Grand addition to Opel stable

IMPRESSIVE VEHICLE HAS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES Grandland X is not only an eye-catcher – it is also practical and comfortable.

Opel have introduced a third member to its South African X factor family, the Grandland X. It joins its Opel Crossland X and Opel Mokka X and will compete with the likes of the Volkswagen Tiguan and Huyndai Tucson.

The Grandland X will be launched with a 1.6 Turbo petrol engine producing 121kW of power and 240Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox driving the front wheels.

The portfolio of ultra-modern assistance and comfort features for the Grandland X is first class.

Advanced Park Assist and the 360° camera are just some highlights.

Ergonomic seats, heated steering wheel, seat heating front and rear and the tailgate that opens with a simple foot movement ensure top comfort.

Grandland X drivers and passengers enjoy top connectivity with the latest generation of IntelliLink systems.

Opel has equipped the Grandland X with Adaptive Forward Lighting LED headlamps, plus functions like cornering light, high beam assist and auto levelling.

Its wheelbase of 2.68 metres also ensures that the SUV has plenty of space for up to five people.

The luggage compartment, with a load volume from 514 to a maximum of 1 652 liters, offers generous room.

FlexFold rear seats disappear with a one hand movement. The 40:60 split ratio lets the user adapt the seating to their needs.

Some of the notable features and technology of the new Opel Grandland X are a camera in the front and one in the back that spots pedestrians, bumps and other obstacles.

The relaxing high seating position gives a comfortable lookout.

Heated and ventilated ergonomic front seats – certified by the AGR campaign for healthier backs – give support on long trips. They adjust electrically in up to 16 ways for the perfect sitting position.

A true hands-free autonomous parking system scans for potential parking bays and guides the Grandland X into a pre-selected bay.

The Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible Radio R 4.0 IntelliLink comes as standard.

The modern infotainment system brings the world of smartphones into the car while ensuring easy access via the 8-inch colour touchscreen or via voice control.

The Cosmo model provides the Grandland X with an even more stylish look – the roof and the side door mirrors in diamond black along with the 18-inch multi-spoke alloy rims emphasise the dynamic appearance of the athletic SUV.

The Opel Grandland X Cosmo is not only an eye-catcher – it is also practical and comfortable.

Features such as speed lim- iter with Intelligent Speed Adaptation, Hill Start Assist, Lane departure warning a n d Speed Sign Recognition are joined by Advanced Park Assist or the Panoramic Rear View Camera that increases the angle of sight behind the car to 180 degrees.