Vauxhall goes electric with new Grandland X all-wheel drive PHEV

The new Grandland X Hybrid4 is Vauxhall's first-ever plug-in hybrid and features state-of-the-art plug-in hybrid technology. The car's powertrain comprises a 200bhp, 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injection four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric drive system with two electric motors (combined output 109bhp), all-wheel drive and a 13.2kWh lithium-ion battery. Together, the petrol engine and electric motors produce up to 300bhp, and offer a combined fuel consumption of 128mpg, emitting just 49g/km CO₂.

The petrol engine has been specially engineered for the hybrid powertrain. The front electric motor is coupled to an electrified eight-speed automatic transmission, while the second motor and differential are integrated into the electrically-powered rear axle, providing all-wheel traction on demand.

The Grandland X Hybrid4 offers four driving modes - electric, hybrid, AWD and Sport. In hybrid mode, the car automatically selects the most efficient method of propulsion. When travelling at low speeds within cities, for example, the system switches to electric mode for zero-emission driving.

The Grandland X Hybrid4 comes with a 3.3kW on-board charger, with an optional 6.6kW version also available. Vauxhall will also offer devices for fast charging at public stations, as well as wallboxes at home, in Europe. With a 7.4kW wallbox, customers can fully charge the battery in less than two hours.

To make charging even more convenient, owners of the Grandland X Hybrid4 will benefit from more than 85,000 charging points across Europe, as part of Vauxhall's Free2Move Services. This also includes a trip planner, which suggests the best routes based on the car's remaining range and highlights the location of charging stations along the way.

To further improve efficiency, the Grandland X Hybrid4 features a regenerative braking system, which can increase the electric range by up to 10 percent.

The Grandland X Hybrid4 reinforces Vauxhall's dedication to electrifying its entire product portfolio by 2024. Later this year, the fully battery electric version of the next generation Corsa will go on sale in Europe. This will be followed by the new Vivaro Life MPV, new Vivaro LCV and the successor to the Mokka X - all of which will feature a fully electric version.