Opel Crossland range review

Opel has once again gone for the subtle classy look appealing to a wide spectrum of clientele.

With the South African small crossover market being a booming segment, it’s no surprise that the Opel Crossland has affirmed its place as a formidable choice.

Size wise the Opel Crossland fits perfectly in this segment. Opel has once again gone for the subtle classy look appealing to a wide spectrum of clientele. The Crossland’s interior boasts a solid quality feel with the predominantly dark finishes and trim only occasionally broken by satin silver inlays.

The high torque number makes the Crossland X a market leader in this segment

The Crossland X is powered by a 3-cylinder 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol engine that develops 81kw and 205Nm of torque. The high torque number makes the Crossland X a market leader in this segment. It’s also impressively economical, with Opel claiming a combined cycle fuel consumption figure of 4.8 l/100km.

Standard features across the range include tyre pressure monitoring, ABS, front and rear parking assistance with reverse camera, ESP, hill start assist, 6 airbags, rear isofix child mounts, and lane departure warning.​

The Crossland carries a 5-star Euro NCAP crash safety rating. So, this is a very safe small SUV. The Opel Crossland also does not fall into the “high risk” vehicle category making the insurance rates to be relatively low and peace of mind motoring regarding our ever-growing high jacking rate.

In conclusion the Opel Crossland X is a solid offering in this segment and taking into account its focus on comfort, safety and infotainment makes this a very strong sensible choice.

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