The Vauxhall Crossland occupies a slightly confusing position in the brand’s range, being barely larger than the much more stylish Vauxhall Mokka, yet competing with the same broad spread of rivals. That’s just one of the side effects of the model effectively replacing the old Meriva MPV, and it’s certainly a little more spacious than the Mokka inside.
It’s not much to look at and not much to drive either, but it still makes sense as a used buy, thanks to that spacious cabin, a decently-sized boot for the class, plus generous equipment levels and overall good value.
The Mokka is an obvious alternative if you’ve an affinity with the Vauxhall brand but want something more visually appealing, while the market is chock-full of other compact SUVS, including the Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008, Ford Puma, Renault Captur, and Skoda Kamiq, as just a small snapshot of what’s available.
While the Crossland isn’t the most interesting small SUV to look at, either inside or out, that might be exactly why it appeals to some buyers. Other models in the class like the Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008 or even the Vauxhall Mokka are quite extrovert in their appearance - and sometimes you just want a car that fades into the background.
Not only is it subtle, but by being a little more upright and less rakish, the Crossland feels more spacious than several rivals, and its 410-litre boot (expanding to 1255 litres with the rear seats folded) is pretty competitive - the Mokka offers 350 litres and 1105 litres respectively in a car only a little shorter.
Another highlight of the Crossland is the turbocharged petrol engine, which is smooth, has decent performance, and doesn’t use much fuel. The diesels (dropped in later models) use even less, though they’re not quite as pleasant to use.
The straightforward cabin design shouldn’t put many people off, and while the plastics feel a bit cheap in places, they’re put together okay. And while Vauxhalls rarely top reliability surveys, every mechanic in the land knows how to work on them.
The Vauxhall Mokka is a more interesting alternative from the same brand, but you’re spoiled for choice for small SUVs whether buying new or used - from the fun-to-drive Ford Puma to the sharp styling of the Nissan Juke and Peugeot 2008, or the quality feel of cars like the Skoda Kamiq and Renault Captur, there’s something for almost everyone in this class.
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The 110PS turbocharged petrol is the pick of the range here. It has much better performance than the entry-level 83PS car but identical economy (on paper, at least), and while it’s not as frugal as the diesel options, the petrol is much smoother and quieter, and with diesel currently being more expensive, the actual difference in running costs will be negligible. Go for the 130PS petrol if you need an automatic gearbox.
SE Edition trim isn’t too badly equipped, certainly since the car’s 2020 facelift, but the SRi Edition and Elite Edition that sit above it both feel slightly more welcoming, and you’ll welcome the Elite Edition’s inclusion of heated seats and a heated steering wheel when the weather gets cold.
The Vauxhall Crossland is still on sale at the time of writing but only in Ultimate trim. Previously though several other trim levels were offered, which we’ve covered in detail below. We’re concentrating on the post-2020 facelift cars here, so bear in mind that earlier models (from the car’s 2017 launch) may not be quite as well equipped as those mentioned below.
The Vauxhall Crossland’s dimensions are:
The Vauxhall Crossland’s boot size is:
As the Crossland first hit the market in 2017, all are subject to a flat rate of VED once past their first, CO2-based year. That means all currently cost £180 per year, the standard rate for petrol and diesel vehicles.
The 83PS petrol model might be short on performance and no more economical than the more powerful turbo version, but it’s at least the cheapest to insure, with a group 8 rating. That jumps to group 14 for the 110PS Turbo, while the 130PS Turbo cars are most expensive with a group 19 maximum. For comparison, the sportier Vauxhall Mokka starts in group 12 and tops out in group 20, so the Crossland should be a touch cheaper to insure, model for model.
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