Vauxhall has revealed pricing and specification for their first fully electric Grandland model available with all-wheel drive. It will feature enhanced power of 325PS and torque of 509Nm. Additionally, it will be available in GS and Ultimate trims.
With the Grandland Electric AWD, it comes with 311 miles of range with a 73kWh usable lithium-ion NMC battery. It also supports efficient charging, reaching 20% to 80% in 26 minutes with a 160kW DC rapid charger.
Combining the 213PS front-wheel drive electric motor and the additional 112PS electric motor for the rear wheels, the Grandland Electric AWD features a total power output of an impressive 325PS. Additionally, it reaches 0-62mph in just 6.1 seconds making for a thrilling drive.
The Grandland Electric AWD offers four different driving modes. Normal mode can be utilised for daily efficiency where the front motor and wheels are mainly in use with the maximum power output limited to 317PS. AWD mode features the two electric motors working with power distributed between all four wheels for optimal stability. Sport mode distributes the power 60:40 with two motors working together for efficient performance. Eco mode has a maximum power of 215PS and the front motor and wheels are mainly in use.
For a sportier appearance, the Grandland Electric AWD features aerodynamic optimised inserts on the front and rear bumpers complemented by 20-inch two-tone aero wheels. It is the most aerodynamically efficient Grandland model with a drag coefficient of just 0.278. Its exterior shares the same impressive design with the signature 3D Vizor front grille and illuminated Griffin logo.
As standard, it will feature the frequency-selective damping technology to enhance driving pleasure and comfort. Additionally, there are damping capabilities for the different road surface conditions to encourage comfortable gliding at high frequencies. It reacts to the command from the driver and remains stable when braking or cornering.
With its suite of advanced technology, the Grandland Electric AWD GS trim features a 16-inch centrally mounted infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 10-inch digital cluster in front of the driver provides them with the essential information when driving.
The interior is built for comfort and convenience. For those colder days, you can enjoy the heated steering wheel to have optimal driving comfort. There is a choice of seven colours for ambient lighting and an innovative Pixel Box phone storage, which lights up when the ignition is turned off to remind the driver to take their phone with them.
For the Ultimate trim, there are additional safety features on top of what is available for the GS trim. In addition to rear-view camera, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist, the Ultimate trim comes with Lane Change Assist, Semi Autonomous Lane-Change and Curve-Speed Adaptation. Visibility is also further enhanced with the Intelli-Lux HD headlights.
The interior features a heated windscreen, heated front seats and power folding rear mirrors. Additionally, the sound system is also upgraded to a Focal premium hi-fi sound system with 10 speakers and a subwoofer.
Switching to electric has never been easier than with the Electric All In package. When making the switch to the Grandland Electric AWD, customers can enjoy Vauxhall’s electric range benefits for eight years.
Pricing for the Grandland Electric AWD starts from just £35,495 OTR.
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