Opel has announced Irish prices and specs for the updated Crossland (the old 'X' suffix has now been dropped) as the first deliveries of the new compact crossover take place.
1.2 petrol and 1.5 diesel options
The starting price for the new Crossland is €22,395, and it will be available in seven different body colours and in SC, SRI and a range-topping Elite trim. The new Crossland is powered by a choice of a 1.2 83hp petrol (with 134g CO2 emissions on the WLTP test) with a five-speed manual; a 1.2 130hp turbo petrol (138g/km CO2) and a 6-speed automatic; a 1.5 110bhp turbo diesel (120g/km CO2); and a 1.5 120hp turbo diesel (with 131g/km CO2). Unlike the incoming new Mokka small crossover, there's no option of electric power for the Crossland, so it will be interesting to see quite how the two similarly-sized cars share space in the Opel lineup.
The Crossland is the first vehicle on sale to get the new 'Visor' front end styling. First previewed on the GT-X concept car of 2018, the 'Visor' - basically a wraparound front end with a black background and a prominent Opel badge - will soon become the family face of Opel. At the back, the Crossland retains its slightly odd d-pillar design, with the 'Landau-roof' swoop lifted from the old, now-defunct, Adam small car.
Standard equipment for the basic SC models includes hill start assist, cruise control with speed limiter, lane departure warning, enhanced traffic sign recognition, six airbags, leather steering wheel, manual air conditioning, rain sensing windscreen, automatic lights, a seven-inch touchscreen with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, DAB radio, USB connectivity and 12-volt socket.
SRI and Elite trims
The sporty SRI trim, from €23,895 plus delivery, comes with park assist front and rear, rear view camera, AGR (Aktion Gesunder Rucken - the German bad back association) driver's seat, eight-way driver seat adjustment with driver seat cushion extension and lumbar support, ambient white LED cabin lighting, driver's armrest, half-leather effect upholstery trim, a painted two-tone roof, tinted rear privacy windows, silver skid plates, 16-inch alloy wheels and LED front fog lamps.
The range-topping Elite trim, from €25,395 plus delivery, comes with leather upholstery, AGR driver's seat and passenger seat, eight-way passenger seat adjustment with seat cushion extension and lumbar support, heated front seats, heated leather steering wheel, electronic dual zone climate control, an upgraded central console with lidded storage, sliding split-folding rear seats with armrest, a 3.52-inch colour driver instrument display, a rear 12-volt socket and 16-inch alloy wheel upgrade.
'Key ingredients for success'
James Brooks, Managing Director at Leeson Motors, Irish Importer of Opel, said: "The new Crossland of course retains all the key ingredients the Crossland X predecessor model had, that made it such a success for Irish buyers. Comfortable, practical, spacious, keenly priced and powered by efficient engines, our new Crossland model now brings to market the stand-out, new Opel front style signature and a smart new rear finish. Many more comfort and safety features have been added, to offer a really attractive package for drivers looking for the perfect compact family crossover with SUV looks."
He continued: "The arrival of the all-new Crossland heralds the start of a complete rejuvenation of the Opel model line-up in 2021. We look forward to 2021 with confidence, on the foot of a strong January performance, with the excellent new Crossland now in our stable, and in anticipation of all-new Mokka, an electrified Zafira-e Life, our first all-electric light commercial vehicle, the new Vivaro-e, just crowned International Van of the Year 2021, and many more new model unveilings to follow this year."