OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Insignia Sports Tourer SRi 2.0 (170) Turbo D
Opel Insignia The Insignia is a classic D-segment large family car, done to a high standard. With a wealth of diesel and petrol engine options, there are three body styles to choose from: the regular hatchback is called the Grand Sport, the estate is the Sports Tourer and then there’s a lifestyle version of the latter christened the Country Tourer (albeit, this last one is in run-out mode due to slow sales).
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Crossland X 1.2 Turbo SC Automatic
There’s a choice of front- or four-wheel drive and also six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearboxes, but whatever combination of spec you choose, there’s little in this class that drives as comfortably, handles as sharply and looks as good as the Insignia. Get it as a 170hp turbodiesel Sports Tourer for the sweet spot of economy, practicality and performance, and you’ll be laughing.
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Grandland X 1.5 SRi automatic
Opel Crossland X
More MPV than crossover, the Opel Crossland X is a compact fi ve-seater with SUV aspirations, yet it sticks to a strictly front-wheel-drive layout. This setup is primarily due to it sharing the same mechanical underpinnings as the Citroen C3 Aircross and Peugeot 2008. Both are good crossovers in their own right, which is why the Crossland X is something of a disappointment. Making up for the lack of an all-wheel-drive option is something Opel calls Grip Control, which alters the traction control for diff erent surfaces underneath, helping improve traction. Nonetheless, the Crossland X is neither as stylish nor seems as well fi nished inside as its relations. Compounding matters further is Opel’s Mokka X, a far better crossover with more appealing and SUV-like styling. The 1.2-litre petrol engine is nippy and goes some way to making up for things, and is best- suited to the smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission.
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Opel Grandland X
The Grandland X sits atop Opel’s range of SUVs, off ering a fi ve-seat capacity with a roomy interior and decent 514-litre boot. It feels larger than the Peugeot 3008 that it is based on, although its interior isn’t quite as stylish. Opel lays on a wide spread of engines ranging from a 1.2-litre petrol to a 2.0-litre diesel. All can deliver respectable fuel economy and off er suffi cient power, although the smaller petrol unit is best suited to those living in a city or urban area. The drive on the road isn’t as sharp as some of the leading players in the segment. But if you aren’t seeking an especially sporty experience, the Opel delivers on the comfort front. In 2020 the Grandland X will gain a plug-in hybrid version that boasts a 300hp power output, all-wheel-drive transmission and a battery- only range of 59 kilometres.
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