VAUXHALL JOINS SUV PLUG IN PARTY WITH GRANDLAND X

VAUXHALL JOINS SUV PLUG IN PARTY WITH GRANDLAND X

The fastest growing segment of Autos in the small SUV. Consumers are tending more and more to favour an SUV compared to a salon car. Estates only account for a small share of the market as the SUV continues to crush all in front of it.

Like make vendors Vauxhall has seen the light and is entering the Plug In SUV world. The success of the Plug In Outlander shows the demand is there especially with company tax system. Even if the Government stupidly messed with the Road Tax for Plug Ins.

In a fit of complete madness the UK Government makes no Road Fund Tax allowance for Plug Ins.

So what do we have from Vauxhall, now part of the French PSA alliance.

Well the new Grandland X Hybrid4 is Vauxhall’s first-ever plug-in hybrid and features state-of-the-art plug-in hybrid technology. The car’s powertrain comprises a 200hp, 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injection four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric drive system with two electric motors (combined output 109hp), all-wheel drive and a 13.2kWh lithium-ion battery. Together, the petrol engine and electric motors produce up to 300hp, and offer a combined fuel consumption of 128mpg, emitting just 49g/km CO2.

The petrol engine is Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant, and has been specially engineered for the hybrid powertrain. The front electric motor is coupled to an electrified eight-speed automatic transmission, while the second motor and differential are integrated into the electrically-powered rear axle, providing all-wheel traction on demand.

The Grandland X Hybrid4 offers four driving modes – electric, hybrid, AWD and Sport. In pure electric mode, the car has a range of 30 miles (according to WLTP1). In hybrid mode, the car automatically selects the most efficient method of propulsion. When travelling at low speeds within cities, for example, the system switches to electric mode for zero-emission driving.

Fast, easy and convenient charging
The Grandland X Hybrid4 comes with a 3.3kW on-board charger for 16 Amp charging, with an optional 6.6kW version also available offering 32 Amp charging. Vauxhall will also offer devices for fast charging at public stations, as well as wallboxes at home. With a 7.4kW wallbox, customers can fully charge the battery in less than two hours.

To make charging even more convenient, owners of the Grandland X Hybrid4 will benefit from more than 85,000 charging points across Europe, as part of Vauxhall’s Free2Move Services. This also includes a trip planner, which suggests the best routes based on the car’s remaining range and highlights the location of charging stations along the way. The Navi 5.0 IntelliLink infotainment system, available as standard, guides drivers to the selected charging station.

See images of the Grandland X.

Vauxhall goes Electric

The Grandland X Hybrid4 reinforces Vauxhall’s dedication to electrifying its entire product portfolio by 2024. Later this year, the fully battery electric version of the next-generation Corsa will go on sale. This will be followed by the new Vivaro Life MPV, new Vivaro LCV and the successor to the Mokka X – all of which will feature a fully electric versions.

Learn more

See Vauxhall website to learn more about the Plug In SUV.

Share:

More Posts

Solar PV Production Sept 2024

254 kWh Produced in September 2024 with 71 kWh exported September 2024 – Summer fades quickly and rain becomes all too common during the month. There are many days with little or no sun.  The total for the month is far less than expectations but well below September 2023 when we produced over 350 kWh.

Tesla 3 and Y

Tesla September 2024 UK price update – No change for 17 months.

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y pricing remain unchanged during September 2024, making 17 months of no increase to UK retail pricing. Model 3 price reduced by £3,000 during October 2023. Model 3 base price remains at £39,990 and Model Y at £44,990. Model 3 Performance now available to order from £59,990. This is great

tesla cybertruck production

Tesla Q3 Deliveries

Q3 2024 Production, Deliveries & Deployments Tesla reported third-quarter vehicle deliveries of 462,890 In line with estimates of 463,000. Production of 470,000 vehicles Plus 6.9 GWh of energy products Highlights Tesla shares fell on Tuesday after the company reported vehicle deliveries in line with expectations and about 6% growth YonY. Not enough to keep Wall St

Tesla 3 and Y

Tesla August 2024 UK price update – No change for 16 months.

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y pricing remain unchanged during August 2024, making 16 months of no increase to UK retail pricing. Model 3 price reduced by £3,000 during October 2023. Model 3 base price remains at £39,990 and Model Y at £44,990. Model 3 Performance now available to order from £59,990. This is great

Send Us A Message