Should you buy one?

The Vauxhall Grandland is a bit of a hard sell. It’s an old car that’s been around in one form or another since 2017, it’s going to be replaced by a brand-new version in the very near future and it was never a distinguished contender in the mid-size SUV sector anyway.

It does have better-than-average boot space, long-distance comfort and a user-friendly interior in the merit column. But there’s nothing particularly notable about the passenger space on offer, or the driving experience.

The biggest plus, though, is value for money. The remaining Ultimate trim level practically groans under the weight of standard features and is very competitively priced. Add in dealers that frequently offer tempting leasing deals and discounts off the cash price and the Grandland starts to make a certain amount of sense.

Regardless, the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage are roomier and plusher without costing much more, while the Cupra Ateca and Mazda CX-5 are more satisfying to drive.

What we like

When so many cars have touch sensitive controls for virtually every feature and function, it’s nice to see clearly labelled buttons and knobs for many of the things you use regularly. Standard features are generous, the boot it quite big and value is strong, too.

What we don’t like

While it’s a fine motorway cruiser, we found the Grandland’s oddly slack steering made driving it an unappealing prospect. The petrol and diesel engines are short on power, as well, while the interior is rather drab and dark.