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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It may be small in size, but the Crossland has rather generous interior space. Headroom is particularly impressive but, while there’s lots of legroom in the front, anyone above average size might feel cramped in the back. It’s a little narrow, too. Still, a family of four with small children should have plenty of wiggle room. In the boot, there’s more space than just about any car of this type, so you’ll be able to get everything back home after you’ve filled that shopping trolley. Usefully, the back seat slides back and forth so you can vary the amount of passenger and boot space as needed.
The Crossland is Vauxhall’s entry-level SUV. It’s actually similar in size to the stylish Vauxhall Mokka, but the Crossland is focused more on value and practicality. The bigger Grandland X sits at the top of the range. In terms of size compared to Vauxhall’s hatchback cars, the Crossland falls between the small Corsa and the mid-size Astra.
Safety organisation Euro NCAP hasn’t assessed the Crossland, though the older Crossland X did score a full five-star rating. The Crossland should protect the driver and passengers just as well in a crash and it has driver safety features including lane departure warning and an emergency call system.