Vauxhall Crossland buying guide
Why buy the Vauxhall Crossland?
The Vauxhall Crossland is a family-friendly small SUV that’s notably cost effective. It gives you space for four, a huge boot, lots of features and low running costs, all at a lower price than you’d pay for many similar cars. It’s easy and comfortable to drive, as well.
Vauxhall Crossland range and updates
The Crossland has been sold since 2020, when it replaced the older Crossland X. The two cars are actually very similar, but the Crossland has different front-end styling and new trim levels featuring the latest technology.
There’s a choice of 1.2-litre petrol or 1.5-litre diesel engines. A manual gearbox is standard on most models; automatics are available with the more powerful engine options. Whichever you choose, the Crossland gives nippy acceleration as you run errands around town and can keep up with higher-speed motorway traffic.
You can choose from six trim levels, with SE on the lowest rung of the ladder and Ultimate Nav at the top.
Vauxhall Crossland tech and features
All Crossland models have an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, air con and cruise control as standard. Most also have parking sensors and sat nav – you can easily spot those models because ‘Nav’ is part of their names. High-spec models have extra luxuries like heated leather seats and a camera to help you reverse.
Vauxhall Crossland running costs and value
The Crossland gives excellent fuel economy. According to official figures, petrol models can give you 44-48mpg and diesels can give you 54-62mpg, depending on which engine and gearbox combination you chose. Vehicle Excise Duty (car tax) and insurance costs are low.
Vauxhall Crossland vs rivals
Other value-focused small SUVs similar to the Crossland include the Dacia Duster, Renault Captur and Suzuki Vitara. There are options that have more room for passengers than you find in the Crossland, but its generous equipment, low running costs and big boot help it to stand out from the crowd.
