2023 Grandland GSe: A high-performance car with an electrified powertrain

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Plug-in hybrid SUV with a sporty attitude
Earlier this week, we brought you a review of the brand new Vauxhall Astra GSe, the first car to wear Vauxhall's new GSe badge, which signifies a sporty, high-performance car with an electrified powertrain. But that's not it for the GSe story, because the next chapter is already here. On the same international launch event where we drove the Astra, we also got to try the second car in the GSe lineup, the new Grandland GSe.
Like the Astra, the Grandland GSe is a plug-in hybrid, but while the Astra gets 225 metric horsepower from the combination of its 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and its single electric motor, the Grandland gets a second electric motor, which helps boost the car’s overall output up to 300 horsepower. The additional motor also brings with it four-wheel drive. The 0-62 sprint takes 6.1 seconds, and the car is able to roll around on electric-only power for up to 41 miles on a full charge of the 14.2kWh lithium-ion battery, and at speeds of up to 84mph. That helps give in an official WLTP fuel economy figure of 235mpg. It has the environmental bit of the brief nailed, then, but does the GSe convince and a sporty car?
In this CarGurus UK video, Deputy Editor Ivan Aistrop determines exactly that. He takes a detailed look at all aspects of the GSe, assessing its quality, practicality, technology, value for money, and of course, what it's like to drive.
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00:00 - Introducing the Grandland GSe
01:46 - Boot space
02:23 - Interior
03:26 - What is it like to drive
08:30 - Final thoughts
09:19 - Let us know your thoughts
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@dughuff8825 Жыл бұрын

Why on earth they didn't put that drivetrain in the astra is beyond me - might have justified its price tag if they had!

@wainerollins2587 9 ай бұрын

I agree that they should offer the twin motor 300bhp in the Astra, but there's no way that a Vauxhall Astra should be costing £43k.

@anthonystevens8683 Жыл бұрын

Another great review Ivan. Clearly outlining the good and the could do better aspects along with other options and considerations. I like the look but that shrunken load space would require an in person review along with a test drive. It is a model that would bear in mind though if/when it's time to change my car.

@naferemix Жыл бұрын

Looks lovely tbf. Just way too expensive and that Mr Bean bonnet doesn’t do it for me either 🙃

@mrmawson2438 Жыл бұрын

Seen it last week

@Fastwunz Жыл бұрын

This just goes to show that the Astra should have had 250bhp.

@stevencampbell1150 Жыл бұрын

The thing that baffles me is why manufacturers think we need 300hp in an SUV, not only that but also why £43k is seen as being reasonable especially for a Vauxhall and in addition to that why the manufacturers think we're going to give up our diesel cars for something which is in effect less efficient and has less space for which we are the expected to pay more both to buy and insure. Bottom line is I'm keeping my diesel Renault Kadjar.

@LCOF Жыл бұрын

Gangland

@martinbeacher6165 Жыл бұрын

The boot looks tiny for a big car. Don't like the design either - looks very heavy, like a brick with wheels in each corner. The icing on the cake is the price - £43k - how much 🤣