The Opel Grandland X arrives hot on the heels of the Crossland X

Just a few days ago, Opel surprised us with the announcement of a new SUV model, called Crossland X, which, incidentally, will be built in Spain. But we already knew the German brand’s news wouldn’t stop there. And indeed, today we learn of a new crossover project, which will sit below that other model and is part of the proposals Opel will launch from next year through 2020.

The Grandland X will be a CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) with an elevated driving position, which makes getting in and out of the vehicle easier, and it also offers generous luggage space. The spirit of the compact segment is present in this project, and it will join other similar models from the brand, such as the Astra and the recently launched new Zafira.

The new Grandland X will be somewhat smaller than the Crossland X presented a few days ago. The target of this new crossover will be the driver who enjoys the city and the road as much as off-road terrain. It isn’t an excessively large car, so it won’t be a vehicle for grand adventures, but it could be a good companion for leisure time, with performance that lets you enjoy those conditions.

The new Grandland X is part of Opel’s plans to strengthen its lineup with 29 new models, ready to launch between 2016 and 2020. Among its goals is to position these two off-road vehicles, an SUV and a CUV, among the preferences of a market that is increasingly interested in this type of vehicle.

Details about them remain a mystery. We don’t know their performance, although we’ve been told they will meet the expectations of future drivers. The mystery will last a few more months and will keep us watching, because both models look to be a very interesting proposition, given how the market for these small SUVs is growing around the world, with strong competition that also grows year after year.

Source | Opel