Opel Crossland

Test drived this compact SUV and fell in love with it as compared to Honda shuttle and Toyota Raize. Have all the safety features, front and rear camera, park assist and many more with a price below $100k. Not something you can get at that price even for asian cars. Drive is smooth and superb sound insulation. Boot is sufficient for a foldable bike and daily groceries. Outlook is charming and front looks abit like Toyota Harrier. Overall experience is good and made my decision to get one on the spot.... Read More

Test drove the 2021 Crossland GS Line in July 2021. The latest face-lift of this car makes it look very up to date in terms of design. Nice front face and nice rims. Every car comes with a red stripe over the windows on the sides too but whether one likes it or not is subjective. It also has very good features for the price. This includes a self-parking system that works pretty well provided the lot you're after is flanked by parked cars on both sides. In terms of the drive, it was up to expectations. The 1.2 turbo engine performed exactly as expected. The high torque made for a relatively effortless drive at low city speeds. However if you try to floor it when already cruising at a higher gear, the car is unlikely to downshift, resulting in slow acceleration in that context. Maybe it was programmed that way for fuel efficiency. The steering was also quite light and response to steering input wasn't the fastest, but it was at least directionally precise. Still, all this may not be a bad thing as it helps prevent aggressive driving behaviour - good for the roads, good for one's own mental wellness, and good for petrol saving. Ultimately, it won me over but I stopped short of purchasing due to family considerations. Finally, do note that this is a small SUV, and the Grandland is quite a step up in terms of refinement and space. For small SUV buyers who are probably a bit more budget conscious, this really should be on your list.... Read More