Vauxhall has opened orders for the vauxhall Grandland Griffin, and the new trim replaces the entry-level Design model on hybrid and electric versions. The hybrid starts at £31,480, while the electric model starts at £34,495 after ECG.
The hybrid Griffin costs £5,135 less than the outgoing Design trim. The electric Griffin saves £960, and both versions add more specification while staying at the base of the range.
Grandland Griffin equipment
The Griffin adds 19-inch alloy wheels in black on the hybrid version and 20-inch diamond-cut wheels on the electric version. It also brings a black roof, tinted rear windows, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
Vauxhall keeps the Grandland’s 3D Vizor and illuminated rear Vauxhall nameplate in place. The driver’s seat is AGR-certified and has 10-way adjustment, pneumatic lumbar control and powered cushion angle adjustment.
Standard equipment also includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane keep assist, front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, Intelli-LED headlights and taillights, plus a multimedia infotainment system with a 10-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 10-inch digital instrument cluster is fitted as well.
Grandland Electric Griffin
The Grandland Electric Griffin uses a 73kWh net battery, a 213hp motor and 345Nm of torque. Vauxhall says it has a standard-fit heat pump, a range of up to 322 miles WLTP and can charge from 0 to 80% in around 30 minutes with 160kW DC rapid charging.
For buyers comparing trims, the practical change is simple: the new base model comes with more kit for less money than the model it replaces. That gives shoppers a lower-priced entry point without moving them away from hybrid or electric power.
48V Hybrid Griffin
The 48V hybrid pairs a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with a 28PS electric motor for a combined 145PS. Vauxhall says it can drive on electric power alone over 50% of the time in urban environments and is paired with a six-speed dual clutch automatic transmission.
It is rated at up to 51.4mpg WLTP, emits as little as 123g/km of CO2 and can do 0-62mph in 10.2 seconds. Buyers looking at the new Grandland range now have a cheaper starting point on both drivetrains, with the bigger gain appearing on the hybrid side.
