Vauxhall adds plug-in hybrid to Grandland SUV

  • PHEV joins mild-hybrid and full-electric Grandland models
  • Electric range of 51 miles
  • Three trims available
  • Priced from £36,615

Vauxhall has added a new electrified Grandland to its line-up with the arrival of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version. The Grandland Plug-in Hybrid has an electric range of 51 miles on a fully charged battery, and like the rest of the range is is available in three trim levels – Design, GS and Ultimate.

The Grandland range already features mild-hybrid and fully electric versions, and the arrival of the PHEV model give customers more choice in their search for a small SUV. The new model is a rival for cars like the Peugeot 3008 (with which it shares its mechanical underpinnings), the Toyota RAV4 and the Volkswagen Tiguan.

With a starting price of £36,615, the PHEV is £915 more than the mild-hybrid model, and around £600 more than the electric model, although that benefits from a £1500 grant from the government.

2026 Vauxhall Grandland PHEV price and release date

2026 Vauxhall Grandland PHEV

You can order the new Vauxhall Grandland PHEV right now. Prices start at £36,615 for the entry-level Design trim, £38,565 for the mid-spec GS and £39,740 for the top-spec Ultimate model.

2026 Vauxhall Grandland PHEV engine, performance and fuel economy

2026 Vauxhall Grandland PHEV interior

The new Grandland PHEV is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine with a dual-clutch seven-speed automatic transmission and a 21kWh battery (17.9kWh usable), which gives it an electric-only range of up to 51 miles.

The total power is 225PS, with 350Nm of torque, which gives the Grandland Plug-in Hybrid a 0-62mph time of 7.8 seconds.

A 3.7kW single-phase on-board charger is standard, but you can upgrade to a 7.4kW charger as an option for £500. Charging from 20% to 80% capacity at home takes just over nine hours using a standard 10A socket, or five-and-a-half hours using a 7.4kW connection – less than three hours, if you have the upgraded on-board charger.

Ask HJ

When should I have my cambelt changed?

I have a Vauxhall Grandland X 1.6 diesel auto 2018 model. Vauxhall recommends changing the belt every 10 years or 100000 miles I am currently on 63,500 miles the car is 8 years old with full Vauxhall service history. When do you think I should change the belt and is it best to go to the dealer or an independent garage?
As your vehicle is approaching the ten year service interval we would advise having the cambelt changed within the next 12-24 months, at the very least within the recommended interval but there is no harm in having it changed earlier particularly if you plan to keep the car for some time. Choosing a main dealer or independent is a matter of personal choice - a good independent will likely offer better value and a quality of work that is at least as good as a main dealer and potentially better. If your car has a full main dealer service history then there is a case for maintaining this by having the work done by a dealer, otherwise we would pick a good independent specialist.
Answered by David Ross
More Questions