Opel/Vauxhall Grandland GSe Is A 296 HP PHEV SUV With Sports activities Suspension And 19-Inch Wheels

Opel and Vauxhall are increasing their electrified performance-focused vary with the addition of the Grandland GSe subsequent to the lately revealed Astra GSe. The brand new flagship trim of the C-SUV shouldn’t be including additional energy over the usual AWD PHEV powertrain that delivers 296 hp (220 kW / 300 PS), however brings a sportier chassis setup for larger dealing with and minor visible tweaks to distinguish it from the remainder of the lineup.

The Grandland GSe communicates its athletic nature with a set of 19-inch wheels impressed by the Manta GSe idea, a brand new diffuser, and the GSe emblem on the tailgate. The black bonnet is elective, matching the shiny black accents on the symbol, bumper intakes, skid plate, mirror caps, roof, spoiler, rear apron, and alloy wheels. As with the facelifted Grandland, the GSe sports activities body-colored plastic cladding across the bodywork, LED lights, and the signature Opel Visor grille. Inside we discover a pair of AGR-certified sports activities seats upholstered in Alcantara, including extra assist with heavier bolsters with out sacrificing consolation.

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The SUV additionally encompasses a GSe-specific suspension setup and steering calibration. Russelheim engineers tweaked the McPherson struts entrance and multi-link rear axle with firmer springs and new Koni FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) dampers. Opel claims that the sportier chassis improves responsiveness, predictability, and stability below heavy braking, in corners, and at excessive speeds on the Autobahn.

The Grandland GSe has the identical all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid powertrain because the Grandland Hybrid4. This includes a turbocharged 1.6-liter petrol engine, an eight-speed computerized gearbox, a battery, and two electrical motors producing a mixed 296 hp (220 kW / 300 PS) and 520 Nm (384 lb-ft) of torque. The SUV can speed up from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.2 seconds and has a high velocity of 235 km/h (146 mph). We don’t know why Opel didn’t use the extra highly effective PHEV powertrain from the mechanically-related DS 7 E-Tense 4×4 360, however possibly Stellantis desires to extend differentiation between sibling fashions from premium and mainstream manufacturers below its umbrella.

Opel didn’t announce pricing for the Grandland GSe however it’s secure to imagine it is going to be the most costly mannequin but in its SUV vary. The corporate stated that the market launch of the GSe will comply with quickly.