Why Opel’s new Grandland makes Stellantis’ SUV lineup more confident

Reviewed: ad hoc news Lifestyle & Consumer desk. Edited and checked on 2026-06-19, 03:29. Details in the imprint.

The Opel Grandland rolls up looking deliberately understated, with clean sheet metal, a crisp LED light signature and that black "Vizor" front that feels more premium at night than photos suggest. You open the door, sit down, and the high seating position gives an instant feeling of calm control.

What defines the new Grandland

Opel builds the current Grandland on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform, shared with the Peugeot E-3008 and designed from the outset for electrified powertrains. This gives the SUV a longer wheelbase, short overhangs and noticeably better cabin space than its predecessor.

From the driver’s seat you face a gently curved "Pure Panel" cockpit with a 16-inch central touchscreen and 10-inch digital cluster, tucked into one clean glass surface. Physical shortcut keys below the screen keep climate and key functions accessible without hunting through submenus.

Electric and hybrid drive options

Opel offers the Grandland as a fully electric Grandland Electric and as hybrid versions, depending on market. The electric variant uses a 73 kWh battery and is quoted at up to around 700 km of WLTP range in the most efficient configuration, on paper clearly aimed at long commuters.

Charging performance is respectable rather than extreme. According to Opel, DC fast charging can bring the battery from 20 to 80 percent in about 26 minutes at up to 160 kW, which feels acceptable on a motorway coffee stop. An 11 kW onboard charger handles home and wallbox duties.

How it feels in everyday use

Inside, the Grandland is more about quiet consistency than wow moments. The materials are mostly soft-touch where your hands rest, with a tidy center console that gives space for a wireless charging pad and big cupholders. The AGR-certified front seats support your back firmly on longer trips.

Rear passengers sit slightly higher, with good knee room thanks to the longer wheelbase and a flat floor in the electric version. The boot offers around 550 liters in the electric model, expanding to over 1,600 liters with the rear bench folded, enough for bulky weekend gear or a stroller.

Strengths, compromises, competitors

One of the Grandland’s clearest strengths is how quietly it goes about its job. Wind noise is well suppressed at typical autobahn speeds, and the suspension remains composed over patched city asphalt rather than trying to be overly sporty. It feels tuned for families, not lap times.

The flip side is that enthusiastic drivers may find the steering somewhat light and feedback muted compared with some rivals. Compared with sportier crossovers, the Grandland trades sharpness for comfort, which matches its positioning but will not excite everyone.

The price positioning and equipment

In its home market Germany, Opel lists the Grandland Electric with a starting price in the mid-40,000 euro range depending on trim and incentives. That puts it squarely against compact electric SUVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4 in many buyers’ spreadsheets.

Standard equipment includes LED headlights, keyless start, dual-zone climate control, and a full suite of driver assistance features such as lane-keeping assist and automatic emergency braking. Higher trims add adaptive Intelli-Lux Pixel Light, a panoramic roof and upgraded audio for those who want more flair.

Where the Grandland fits inside Stellantis

Within Stellantis, the Grandland is the pragmatic counterpoint to the more design-focused Peugeot E-3008 and the off-road flavored Jeep Compass. The shared STLA Medium architecture lets the group scale batteries, motors and electronics across brands to keep costs under control.

For Opel, this SUV is a core pillar of its plan to become an all-electric brand in Europe by 2028, with the Grandland Electric as one of the key volume models alongside the Astra Electric and Mokka Electric. It is less a halo car and more a bread-and-butter workhorse for the transition.

Context and stock reference

Stellantis N.V., the parent company behind Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, Jeep and other brands, relies heavily on compact SUVs like the Grandland to defend its market share in Europe while it ramps up EV offerings. Shares of Stellantis N.V. (NL00150001Q9) trade on Euronext Milan and other European venues, giving investors broad exposure to this multi-brand strategy.

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