The lastest SUV offering is the Opel Grandland X which will be on show in Galway tomorrow in JJ Fleming's state-of-the-art showroom.
Modern, with dynamic lines, a cool off-road look, along with a host of top technologies and plenty of space and comfort, the new Opel Grandland X is a contender in the booming SUV segment, thanks to its attractive price-performance ratio.
This new addition to the Opel X family boasts a cool, dynamic design. The 4.48 metre-long Grandland X’s athletic look boasts crisp exterior dimensions, while the long wheelbase of 2,675 millimetres, offers generous space for up to five people in the interior. And with a load volume of 514 to 1,652 litres for luggage and sports equipment, the new Opel SUV is even on a par with extremely spacious compact class estate models.
The Grandland X has a first-class portfolio of ultra-modern assistance, infotainment and comfort features: Lane departure warning, road sign recognition, hill start assist and radio 4.0 with Bluetooth hands-free phone capability come as standard on all models, while forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, driver drowsiness alert, advanced park assist and the 360° camera are available as options.
First-class Opel comfort is ensured by AGR (campaign for healthier backs ) certified ergonomic seats, as well as a heated steering wheel, seat heating front and rear, and the tailgate which opens and closes with a simple kicking movement.
Grandland X drivers and passengers can enjoy top-class connectivity with the latest generation of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatible IntelliLink systems, as well as the personal connectivity and service assistant Opel OnStar, including Wi-Fi Hotspot1 and new services such as booking hotel rooms2 and searching for parking3. Smartphones can even be charged wirelessly via inductive charging. For music fans who want to enjoy an outstanding audio experience, a Denon premium sound system with eight loudspeakers and one subwoofer is available as an option.
The Grandland X boasts adaptive forward lighting, with functions such as cornering light, high beam assist, and auto levelling, guaranteeing optimal illumination of the road ahead in all situations.
Grip control traction
Initially, two engines which boast excellent CO2 emissions will be available, a 1.2 turbo petrol and a 1.6 diesel – a real plus for tax savings and economic efficiency. Both engines can be combined with a modern six-speed manual or friction-optimised six-speed automatic transmission and come with start/stop as standard.
Available as an option, electronic grip control also ensures power is safely transferred to the road, providing top traction all year round and on every surface. The driver has a choice of five driving modes, the system then adapts the torque distribution to the front wheels and with the automatic transmission adjusts shift points as well as throttle response. This ensures best traction and stable handling regardless of whether the Grandland X is travelling on snow, mud, sand or wet surfaces.
The new Grandland X will be priced from €27,995 (1.2 petrol model ) and is available to order from Opel dealership JJ Fleming, Tuam Road, Galway Email: [email protected]; www.jjflemingopel Telephone 091-748300.
