Easter Egg Hunt - Opel Way: Find Sharks in All-New Opel Grandland

• Dive into depths of New Opel Grandland: Several sharks hide in new top SUV
• Iconic idea: Shark tradition at Opel began around 20 years ago with a boy's brainwave
• Attention to detail: Designers fill Opel's pure and bold design philosophy with life
• To be continued: Small sharks also in new Opel Frontera and further models

Many families are already to go on an Easter egg hunt together. But why should it always be the classic Easter nests in the garden or chocolate bunnies that provide surprises? Opel has a completely different, even more exciting and above all ‘weatherproof’ suggestion – and those familiar with the brand will guess what it is: Why not dive into the depths of an Opel model and keep an eye out for well-hidden little sharks? Miniature predators have been delighting drivers and passengers alike for almost 20 years now – and continue to do so in all-new Opel Grandland.

New top SUV from Opel offers plenty of everything: innovative technologies such as the adaptive, glare-free IntelliLux HD light, maximum comfort with Intelli-Seats as standard, clever solutions such as the translucent Pixel Box in the centre console and many other surprises such as the cute sharks – which appear in whole swarms in some places on the latest ‘Golden Steering Wheel’ winner 1. But you will need to do a bit of detective work to find out exactly where, as the sea dwellers are shy by nature. 

They can hardly be seen at first glance; instead, one lid has to be opened, another tray turned or the surroundings of the wirelessly charging smartphone viewed from a completely new perspective. Electrified in every variant and produced with many recycled materials, the Grandland also conserves resources in line with Opel's ‘Greenovation’ approach and thus ensures that the iconic sharks feel even more at home in the vehicle.

“The sharks have become iconic among the community. And they show the attention our designers pay to even the smallest detail,” said Design Director Karim Giordimaina. “Many customers are already looking forward to searching for the sharks when they buy their next Opel model. So, the playful sharks are also proof of how we inspire enthusiasm and emotions with our vehicles, on a large as well as on a small scale.”

Iconic brainwave: Opel sharks story began in 2004

Thus, it is no wonder that the miniature sharks have been making their way into every new model for many years. But how come that they were allowed to become a regular feature in Opel cars at all? A brief look back: One Sunday afternoon in 2004, designer Dietmar Finger was at home working on a sketch for the Corsa D which was to be launched two years later. He was designing the ordinary outer panel of the glove box, which is mostly invisible because it is hidden by the closed passenger door. However, when the glove box is opened, this panel must ensure stability – which it does with ribs integrated in the plastic surface. Finger was designing the ribs when his son looked at the sketch and said, “Why don’t you just draw a shark?” “Why not!” thought the designer and gave the ribs their characteristic shape! The next day, he showed the shark profile to Niels Loeb and the then Corsa Chief Designer was immediately sold on the idea. The shark in the glove box went into series production and the ‘Opel sharks story’ began.

Next came Opel Zafira, where Karim Giordimaina, then in charge of the interior design, hid three sharks in the compact van’s cockpit. Further permanent ‘shark appearances’ followed, first in the Opel ADAM and subsequently in all other car models up to the current generation Astra and Astra Sports Tourer as well as the new Grandland, where several tiny sea creatures are hidden in various places.

This has created an iconic ritual. Since the mid-2000s, every interior chief designer has made sure that at the end of the development process of a new model they have at least one shark somewhere in the interior. The exact locations always remain secret, even from top management. The fish therefore often stay hidden until the launch, which makes for an interesting search for shark lovers both inside and outside the company.

Consequently, the ‘Opel sharks story’ continues. Customers will soon be able to go on a shark hunt with the whole family in the new Opel Frontera. And in future Opel vehicles, too, the mini predators will be making their rounds, sometimes more, sometimes less hidden. Depending on the model, they may well change their territory in the depths of the interior and bodywork. So it remains exciting for customers to see where and how many sharks they will discover in their new Opel model.

[1] AUTO BILD edition 46/2024 and BILD am SONNTAG edition 45/2024, category ‘Best car under €50,000’.

Contract Extended: Florian Huettl to remain CEO of Opel and Vauxhall for Three More Years

Florian Huettl will remain CEO of Opel/Vauxhall. The supervisory board of Opel Automobile GmbH has extended the 48-year-old's contract by another three years. Florian Huettl has been at the helm of the Opel and Vauxhall brands since June 2022 and has also led Stellantis' activities in Germany since December 2024.

"Over the past three years at the helm of Opel/Vauxhall, Florian Huettl has demonstrated that he can consistently position the traditional brands for the future, even in challenging times. He is a proven industry expert with outstanding leadership skills and experience in the international market environment. We are convinced that Florian will successfully shape the further development of Opel, Vauxhall and the German Stellantis organisation," said Xavier Chéreau, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Opel Automobile GmbH and Chief Human Resources, ESG, ICT & Heritage Officer.

DVN Award 2025 for IntelliLux HD Light in All-New Opel Grandland

• ‘Best Front Lamps 2025’: Adaptive, glare-free Intelli-Lux HD light with more than 50,000 elements
• Expert vote: Driving Vision News community and interested parties honour pioneering lighting innovations with DVN Award
• Awards ceremony: Philipp Roeckl, Global Lead Complex Lighting at Stellantis, accepts award in Munich

All-new Opel Grandland sets standards with top technologies such as the industry-leading IntelliLux HD light. This is also confirmed by the expert audience of Driving Vision News. All-new Opel Grandland has now been honoured with the prestigious DVN Award 2025 in the ‘Best Front Lamps’ category of the online vote. Philipp Roeckl, Global Lead Complex Lighting at Stellantis, accepted the award on behalf of Opel at the current DVN symposium in Munich.

 Philipp Roeckl with DVN Award 2025 for all-new Opel Grandland

‘With the adaptive, glare-free Intelli-Lux HD light, we have developed a pioneering system for the new Opel Grandland. For the first time, the headlights have more than 50,000 individual elements, enabling high-resolution light distribution that is always appropriate to the situation. This not only increases comfort for the driver, but also the safety of all road users. We are delighted that the DVN community has honoured this with the DVN Award 2025,’ said Philipp Roeckl at the awards ceremony.

Driving Vision News is a network of leading experts in the fields of lighting technology, driver assistance systems, lidar and vehicle interiors. In newsletters, reports and workshops, it regularly provides information on technological developments and innovations in this specialised field. At this year's DVN Awards, numerous lighting innovations were up for election in six categories.

More precise, sharper, better: IntelliLux HD light with over 50,000 elements

Opel Grandland’s ultra-modern IntelliLux HD light turns night into day for the driver and precisely illuminates the route and surroundings. Depending on the prevailing traffic situation, the camera detects road users in front and oncoming traffic and the IntelliLux HD light cuts them out even faster and more precisely than previous matrix light technologies. The ‘light tunnel’, i.e. the area left out by the light beam, is narrower than before, while the rest of the street and the surrounding area is better lit. In this way, the system delivers even brighter and more even light distribution without dazzling others.

Scientific studies prove the benefits for safety. Objects in front of the vehicle can be detected around 30 to 40 meters earlier at a speed of 80 km/h than with conventional halogen headlights. This allows the driver to react to the potential obstacle between one and two seconds earlier – valuable time to avoid an impending collision.

Next evolutionary stage: New functions and graphic animations

At the same time, all automatic IntelliLux functions, from city and country road light to cornering light and bad weather light, have been improved and taken to a new level. The light cone in front of the vehicle can be completely digitally adjusted using more than 50,000 pixels, so that it intuitively guides the driver's perspective along the road when cornering. In addition to the digital adjustment of the light cone, depending on the turning angle, an additional light module is activated on the corresponding side of the vehicle. It illuminates the side of the road even better and thus prevents “black holes” when cornering. In bad weather or fog mode, IntelliLux HD factors in the possible glare effect caused by rain-soaked streets and adjusts the light intensity accordingly in order to reduce this effect for oncoming traffic.

In addition, the high-resolution light technology not only protects the eyes of other road users, but also those of the Opel Grandland driver. The system recognises traffic signs appearing on the road and dims the LEDs so that the reflection of the signs does not glare the driver. And ‘tourist mode’ ensures that the IntelliLux HD light can use its full performance and all functions even when driving in countries with left-hand traffic.

Finally, the new animations in the form of graphic videos that are projected in front of the vehicle to greet and bid farewell to Grandland occupants provide a first impression of what lighting developments will be possible in the future.

Unique lighting design: 3D Vizor, illuminated Opel Blitz and Edge light technology

Above all, it is not only the innovative IntelliLux HD light which is setting standards. The new Opel Grandland also stands out at first glance with its unmistakable style – especially in the dark. The new light signature of the Opel brand face makes a decisive contribution to this: the new 3D Vizor integrates the Opel Blitz, illuminated for the first time, and the innovative “edge light” technology, which extends across the entire width of the vehicle, in one flowing element.

Available to Order Now: Prices For All-New Opel Grandland Start at €36,400

• Order books opened: Opel Grandland Hybrid available for €36,400, plug-in hybrid for €40,150 and Grandland Electric from €46,750 (all prices RRP incl. VAT in Germany)
• Ultra-modern highlight: New Intell-Lux HD light with over 50,000 individual elements
• Versatile, clever, spacious: Up to 1,645 litres of boot space, additional cabin storage compartments such as new semi-transparent Pixel Box carry 36 litres
• STLA Medium platform: New architecture enables electric range of up to around 700 kilometres (WLTP 1)
• German Energy: Designed, engineered and made in Germany

All-new Opel Grandland celebrated its world premiere in Eisenach this spring. The general public could see it up close for the first time at the festivities marking 125 years of automotive production in Rüsselsheim. Customers will be able to order the top-of-the-line SUV “made in Germany” from October 10 and will have a choice of three electrified drivetrains. Prices for all-new Opel Grandland Hybrid with 48-volt technology start at €36,400 (all prices RRP including VAT in Germany). Alternatively, customers will be able to opt for the plug-in hybrid variant for prices starting at €40,150. And Opel Grandland Electric will also be available with a 157 kW (213 hp) electric motor, 345 Nm of torque, 73 kWh battery (net capacity) and a locally emissions-free range of up to 523 kilometres (WLTP 1) from €46,750. Furthermore, the battery-electric SUV will be offered with 82 kWh battery (net capacity) and a locally emissions-free range of up to 582 kilometres (WLTP 1) in the extensively equipped GS trim for prices starting at €51,950. But that is not all. The new Grandland is the first Opel based on the BEV-native STLA Medium platform. With the 97 kWh battery, which will be available soon, the Grandland Electric will be able to cover up to around 700 kilometres (WLTP 1) between charging stops. One thing all Grandland variants have in common: They all offer numerous innovative technologies, clever features and sustainable solutions along with a stunning appearance thanks to the new 3D Vizor – which even comes with illuminated Blitz emblem in the GS trim.

“With the groundbreaking Opel Experimental study, we gave a preview of the future of our brand. The new Opel Grandland, which will be available to order shortly, makes many visionary innovations a reality for customers It is a bold, clever and pure SUV that was designed and engineered in Rüsselsheim and is built in Eisenach. And the future-proof drive portfolio leaves nothing to be desired,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl.

Electrifying newcomer: Stunning SUV with practical solutions

Stylish and dynamic, spacious and versatile with a fully electrified drivetrain portfolio – this is the new Opel Grandland. The new top-of-the-line SUV brings visions to life – starting with the design. The 3D Vizor with illuminated Blitz logo proudly sitting at the centre immediately attracts the eye while the permanently illuminated “OPEL” lettering at the rear makes a clear statement.

The visual highlights underline the impressive stance of the largest Opel SUV. The new Grandland generation has a vehicle length of 4.65 metres, a width of around 1.93 metres and a height of 1.66 metres. This makes the new Grandland 173 millimetres longer, 36 millimetres higher and 49 millimetres wider than its predecessor. This increase in size benefit both the passengers and the luggage compartment. The 2,795-millimetre long wheelbase and the long roofline which flows into the tailgate increase the space available. Passengers in the second row benefit from 20 millimetres more legroom. The rear seats can be folded down 40:20:40 and thus, create a load volume of up to 1,645 litres.

In the cockpit the slightly driver-oriented 10- or 16-inch central display and high centre console generate a sporty feeling. Behind the steering wheel, a discrete wide and fully digital cluster provides essential information, allowing the driver to focus on the pleasure of driving and, in combination with the Intelli-HUD head-up display, avoiding the need to take their eyes off the road. Drivers also have the option of triggering the Pure Mode. This reduces the content on the driver information cluster and the central display and ensures even less distraction when driving at night or at high speeds. In typical Opel tradition, frequently used settings such as climate control can also be operated intuitively via a few remaining buttons.

The ergonomic seats with individually adjustable side cushions, certified by Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V., also ensure pure and, above all, relaxed driving pleasure. The patented Intelli-Seat ergonomics feature is already standard on all front seats. A special slot in the middle of the seat reduces pressure on the tailbone and increases driving comfort, even on long tours on the motorway. And true to Opel’s “Greenovation” approach, 100% of fabrics and coverings in the interior are made from materials with recycled content.

Practical and innovative solutions such as the Pixel Box, which comes as standard depending on the trim level, also make the journey more enjoyable. With the illuminated translucid glass and the fabric wrapping, this element not only enhances the visual appeal of the console – it is also highly functional. The wireless smartphone charger is located behind the glass so that devices can be charged while being stored safely. The constant visibility of the smartphone also helps to ensure that it is not forgotten in the vehicle when leaving the Grandland. 

Storage compartments such as the phone pockets in the backrests of the front seats or the large storage under the central console which also accommodates a 12V socket represent further clever storage space.

Elsewhere, Opel’s new top-of-the-line SUV comes with an extensive array of driver assistance systems including Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Extended Traffic Sign Recognition, Intelligent Speed Adaptation, and In Crash Braking. Parking and manoeuvring is also made easier by park pilots at front and rear, the rear-view camera with automatic cleaning function and the 360-degree Intelli-Vision camera. And the glare-free IntelliLux HD light, which for the first time in the new Grandland has more than 50,000 elements, increases safety when driving in the dark.

“Greenovation” a la Opel: Electrified, free of chrome and with recycled materials

Opel demonstrates its “Greenovation” approach by using recycled materials in the interior, not using chrome and purely offering electrified drivetrains. This approach not only benefits the climate, it is also good for the driving performance of the new Grandland – the first Opel to benefit from the Stellantis STLA Medium platform, which was specifically designed for battery-electric models. The new Grandland has particularly flat battery packaging as well as numerous energy-saving features including the heat pump, which is standard in Germany. With the Grandland Electric, which will be available from prices starting at €46,750 and including a 73 kWh battery (net capacity), up to 523 kilometres (WLTP 1) can be covered between charging stops. For €51,950 the Grandland Electric will be available in the extensively equipped GS trim with an 82 kWh battery and the range increases to 582 kilometres (WLTP 1). The 97 kWh battery will soon be able to cover up to around 700 kilometres (WLTP 1) with zero local emissions. And if the Grandland does need to be recharged, it takes less than 30 minutes to charge to 80 percent of the battery capacity at a public fast charging station.

At the same time, Opel gives everyone who does not currently want to drive a battery-electric vehicle a choice of alternatives. Although the STLA Medium platform is optimised for electric cars, it can also accommodate other drives. Alternatively, customers can also choose the hybrid with 48-volt technology. It comes with a 1.2 litre turbo petrol engine with 100 kW (136 hp) as well as 21 kW (28 hp) electric motor and electrified six-speed dual clutch transmission (from €36,400). The plug-in hybrid comes with 143 kW (195 hp) system output and 350 Newton meters of torque (€40,150). Regardless of the drivetrain, the Grandland always combines dynamic and comfortable driving pleasure thanks to its chassis which, on the electric and plug-in versions even comes with advanced Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology as standard.

[1] Preliminary range values determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). The actual range can vary under everyday conditions and depends on various factors, in particular on personal driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning and thermal preconditioning. Preliminary values, vehicle not available yet.

[2] A vehicle's values not only depend on the vehicle's efficient use of fuel, but are also influenced by driving behaviour and other non-technical factors. Preliminary values, vehicle not available yet.

All-New Opel Grandland: When Visionary Dreams Become True

• From concept to reality: All-New Grandland brings Opel Experimental ideas to life
• Design of future today: Blitz logo and Opel lettering at rear illuminated for first time
• Resource-saving mobility: All-electric Opel Grandland Electric, no chrome, interior fabrics made of 100%  recycled materials

“German Energy” –  Opel Experimental shows what that means down to the smallest detail. The concept car, which was first presented at the IAA Mobility last year, gives a glimpse of the brand's future. Opel Experimental is much more than a design study. Since its premiere, it has shown what will characterise future Opel models – with bold and pure design, optimal use of space as well as the latest technologies and all-electric drive. The first production model to make many details of  Opel Experimental come true is the recently presented all-new Opel Grandland. Just a few months after the premiere of Opel Experimental, Opel Grandland is already bringing the spirit of the concept car to life and putting many features into production. All-new Opel Grandland is therefore a prime example of how the designers and engineers at Opel make pioneering automotive dreams reality – true to the “125 years of automobile manufacturing at Opel” anniversary motto “Forever forward since 1899”.

Opel Experimental: Three key elements for the future of the brand

With the visionary Opel Experimental, the designers and engineers gave the first glimpse of future mobility at Opel. And this can be characterised with three key terms:

• Detox: Opel Experimental has a bold and pure design and focuses on essentials
• Modern German: It impresses with its proportions, intelligent solutions, highly efficient use of space and latest lighting technology, including first-ever illuminated Opel Blitz emblem
• Greenovation: It is fully electric and reduces CO2 footprint

All this – Detox, Modern German and Greenovation – is “German Energy”, which makes every model with the Blitz unmistakably an Opel. And the result of this “German Energy”, which is already visible today as the newest production model, is the new Opel Grandland, designed and developed in Rüsselheim and made in Eisenach, which will soon be available to order.

All-New Opel Grandland: Mobility of the future already today

All-new Grandland breathes life into all three Opel claims – Greenovation, Detox and Modern German. Its impressively bold and pure styling is immediately noticeable both inside and out. The newcomer projects pure confidence. The sharp design of the Opel brand face makes a significant contribution; the new 3D Vizor integrates the Opel Blitz, illuminated for the first time, and the innovative “Edge Light” technology. At the same time, the new Grandland also takes up the “Opel Compass” design of the Opel Experimental study – the vertical crease and the horizontal Vizor converge with the “electrified” Opel Blitz emblem in the centre.

New illuminated Opel Blitz is not the only lighting innovation in the new Grandland. The industry-leading IntelliLux Pixel Matrix HD Light is also making its debut. For the first time, the system has more than 50,000 elements and enables high-resolution light distribution. The new greeting and farewell animations, which are projected as graphics in front of the vehicle, also give a first impression of what lighting developments will be possible in the future.

Rear view reveals another premiere: all-new Grandland is the first Opel production model to integrate the illuminated OPEL lettering inspired by the Opel Experimental into the centre of its compass light signature. In addition, Opel is emphasising the “Greenovation” approach of designing and building a car in a way that conserves resources: model name GRANDLAND no longer appears in chrome letters but is embossed in the middle of the tailgate.

Focussed on the essentials: resource-saving and locally emissions-free

Interior of all-new Opel Grandland is also designed to be bold, pure and resource efficient. Horizontal lines – such as those from the instrument panel to the doors – reinforce the feeling of space and roominess, while the 16-inch central display, which is slightly tilted towards the driver, and the high centre console project sportiness. Behind the steering wheel, a wide, fully digital display provides the most important information. Together with the Intelli-HUD head-up display, it ensures that drivers can always keep their eyes on the road and enjoy the drive. Pure Mode can also be selected manually or automatically. This reduces the content of the Driver Information Centre, the head-up display and the central screen to a necessary minimum, which further minimises distraction – “detox” in its clearest form. True to Opel's “Greenovation” approach, all fabrics and covers in the interior are made from 100 percent recycled material.

All-new Opel Grandland, of course, continues the Opel electrification strategy. It is also the first Opel to benefit from the Stellantis STLA medium platform, which was specially designed for battery-electric models. The new architecture – together with the new flat battery packaging with a battery capacity of up to 98 kWh, the new generation electric motor and other energy-saving features such as the heat pump (standard in Germany) – ensure that the new Opel Grandland Electric can travel up to around 700 kilometres locally emissions-free according to WLTP 1. 

When the SUV does need to recharge, it only needs around 26 minutes at a public fast-charging station to charge to 80 per cent of the battery capacity. New Opel Grandland Electric thus offers a new level of electric mobility and makes the vision of Opel Experimental a reality in terms of resource-saving mobility without compromise.

1] Preliminary range values determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). Actual range can vary under everyday conditions and depends on various factors, in particular on personal driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning and thermal preconditioning.

Opel Unveils Stunning Next Generation Grandland SUV

• From concept to reality: All-new Opel Grandland adopts many design features from Opel Experimental
• German Energy: Designed, engineered and made in Germany
• BEV-native: Top-of-line Opel SUV based on new STLA Medium platform
• Electric freedom: Grandland Electric features new flat battery packaging design and will offer a range of up to around 700 kilometres (WLTP 1)
• Lighting innovations: New IntelliLux Pixel HD system with over 50,000 individual elements
• Greenovation: Interior fabric from recycled PET
• Flexible storage options: Over 35 litres of interior storage compartments, including semi-transparent Pixel Box

Stylish and dynamic, spacious and versatile with a fully electrified drivetrain portfolio – this is new Opel Grandland unveiled by Rüsselsheim-based carmaker today. Newcomer brings many design features first seen on Opel Experimental concept car to life for first time on a serial production model. These features include 3D Vizor with illuminated Blitz logo proudly sitting at centre and permanently illuminated “OPEL” lettering at rear. Further highlights include IntelliLux Pixel HD lighting system with over 50,000 individual elements, plus BEV-native STLA Medium platform and new flat battery packaging design which allow for a 98 kWh battery. This will enable Opel Grandland Electric to cover up to around 700 kilometres locally emissions-free (according to WLTP 1).

“All-new Grandland is a milestone for Opel. With it, every Opel without exception is now available electrically. This is a big step in our electric offensive. All-new Grandland was designed and developed in Rüsselsheim and will be built in Eisenach. Relationship to Opel Experimental is unmistakable. It offers innovations that were first seen on this extraordinary concept car. New Opel Grandland will therefore strengthen our position in important C-SUV segment,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl.

BEV-native platform helps enable electric range of up to around 700 km (WLTP 1)

Next generation Opel Grandland represents a major step for Opel in making electro-mobility even more appealing. It is first Opel to benefit from Stellantis STLA Medium BEV-native platform. Thanks to new architecture, new flat battery packaging with up to 98 kWh, new generation electric motor and energy-saving features such as heat pump, all-new Opel Grandland Electric will be able to deliver a locally emissions-free WLTP 1 electric range of up to around 700 kilometres. Elsewhere, short pit-stops for recharging are also guaranteed. At a public fast charging station, it only takes around 26 minutes to recharge to 80 per cent of the battery capacity.

3D Vizor, illuminated Blitz, Edge Light Technology and IntelliLux Pixel Matrix HD

New underpinnings also gave designers a new freedom and impressive stance of new Opel Grandland becomes apparent at the very first glance. Thanks to 173 mm of additional length, 19 mm of additional height and 64 mm of additional width compared to its predecessor, newcomer conveys confidence (Length: 4650 mm; width: 1905 mm; height: 1660 mm). And combined with up to 20-inch alloy wheels this helps it sit boldly and comfortably at top of Opel’s SUV portfolio. Further grandeur is added by the new execution of characteristic Opel brand face: 3D Vizor. This element is combined with illuminated Opel Blitz logo which is made even more prominent using Edge Light Technology. All-new Opel Grandland embraces “Opel Compass” design that Opel Experimental concept cart introduced. It builds on principles of centre crease, with all features being organised horizontally with the “Electrified Blitz” emblem at centre.

New illuminated logo is also accompanied by yet another lighting innovation from Rüsselsheim engineers – industry-leading IntelliLux Pixel Matrix HD. System offers over 50,000 elements (51,200 to be precise, with 25,600 on each side) for high-definition light distribution and celebrates its debut in newcomer. Based on traffic situation, up and oncoming objects are detected by a camera and IntelliLux Pixel Matrix HD light cuts out these objects even more precisely than standard Matrix Light technologies and delivers a much brighter and homogeneous light pattern – all while ensuring that other road users are not glared. Furthermore, new welcome/goodbye animations with graphical projections in front of vehicle already give an outlook on future possibilities.

With its two-tone floating roof and contrast cladding, Grandland is visually stretched for a sleek elegant look. Overall body design is organised and structured while remaining fluid and organic. Sharp wheel-arch feature lines flow through car and visually help to push wheels out. This is combined with  robustness of cladded elements around wheels and lower body. Long wheelbase of 2,784 mm and steep tailgate emphasise increased roominess in cabin and trunk. Rear seats can be folded down 40:20:40 and thus, create a load volume of up to 1,641 litres.

At rear, distinctive compass lighting signature including very first integration of illuminated “OPEL” wordmark as part of signature also makes its production model debut. And fully in line with Opel’s Greenovation approach to conserve all resources related to automobile, name of car is no longer displayed by chrome lettering – instead it is centrally embossed in tailgate.

Roomy interior with 16-inch central display, AGR seats and clever storage solutions

On inside, occupants of new Opel Grandland are greeted by further bold and pure elements in combination with a warm and engaging ambience. Architecturally, the interior layout emphasises a horizontal theme, with lines running across instrument panel into the doors, enhancing feeling of width and spaciousness, whilst slightly driver oriented 16-inch central display and high centre console generate a sporty feeling. Behind steering wheel, a discrete wide and fully digital cluster provides essential information, allowing driver to focus on pleasure of driving and, in combination with Intelli-HUD head-up display, avoiding the need to take their eyes off the road. Drivers also have option of manually or automatically triggering Pure Mode. It reduces the content on driver information cluster, head-up display and central display and ensures even less distraction when driving at night or in rain. In typical Opel tradition, frequently used settings such as climate control can also be operated intuitively via a few remaining physical buttons.

Side air vents are integrated into door which also visually emphasises width of instrument panel. Top of instrument panel has a beautiful technical appearance and is aesthetically divided into two surface finishes, to underline overall tone of design. Below this, “edge light“, which is based on same technology used on Vizor, adds a precise glass like execution of colour and light, supported by attractive indirect ambient light on instrument panel, as well as door inserts. Instrument panel mid-section is fabric wrapped, and visually runs into door shoulder, producing an appealing and tactile cockpit.

Interior also provides a particularly involving driving experience: Opel’s ergonomic AGR seats enjoy an award-winning reputation and all-new Opel Grandland continues this long-standing tradition. Certified by “Aktion Gesunder Rücken e. V.” (“Campaign for Healthy Backs”) they introduce a new proximity comfort feature: powered bolsters. This function highly improves lateral comfort adjustment thanks to two pneumatic pockets located in the backrest’s side bolsters. Seats also offer ventilation and massage for driver. Meanwhile, passengers in rear enjoy 20 mm of additional legroom compared to outgoing Opel Grandland. Elsewhere, patented Intelli-Seat feature in front seats – a slot that relieves the pressure on tailbone – comes as standard and ensures outstanding comfort even during long journeys on Autobahn. And all fabrics in interior are 100% recycled!

As a family-oriented vehicle, a strong focus was given on interior versatility. Goal was not only to package numerous storages but also to find innovative solutions making life easier for customers while improving comfort and wellbeing. Highlight of these clever solutions is Pixel Box. With illuminated translucid glass and fabric wrapping, this element not only enhances visual appeal of console – it is also highly functional. Wireless smartphone charger is located behind glass so that devices can be charged while being stored safely. Constant visibility of smartphone also helps to ensure that it is not forgotten in vehicle when leaving Opel Grandland. In total, all-new Opel Grandland offers over 35 litres of interior storage compartments – from Pixel Box to phone pockets in backrests of front seats to large storage under central console which also accommodates a 12V socket.

Alternative drives, frequency selective damping technology and array of driver assistance systems

Customers who prefer other drivetrains to a purely electric option will also find what their heart desires in the fully electrified drive portfolio. All-new Grandland Plug-in Hybrid with offers up to 85 km of locally emissions-free range (WLTP 1) and Opel Grandland Hybrid with 48-volt technology offer further exciting solutions that deliver on driving pleasure while curbing consumption and CO2 emissions.

And while Opel Grandland cuts emissions it still delivers dynamic and comfortable driving pleasure. This is made possible by dampers with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology, which are used in chassis. This unique technology creates a second hydraulic circuit in the damper chamber to mechanically adapt damping force in relation to frequency. Depending on situation, road surface conditions and driving style, it enables different damping characteristics for comfortable gliding at high frequencies – i.e. with short impacts such as on cobblestones or a manhole cover – as well as for a sporty, ambitious driving style with more direct contact with road at low frequencies. Opel Grandland reacts even more immediately and directly to any command from driver and, as is typical for Opel, remains stable when braking, cornering and at high speeds on the Autobahn. Opel DNA is further emphasised by specific spring, anti-roll bar, steering and ESC tuning.

Appealing offer proposed by Opel’s new top-of-line SUV is rounded off by an extensive array of driver assistance systems including, Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Extended Traffic Sign Recognition, Intelligent speed adaptation, and In Crash Braking, a system with purpose of helping avoid secondary collision in case of an accident, all come as standard. Intelli-Drive 2.0 system, which integrates numerous electronic assistants and combines them with semi-automatic lane-change assist and Recommended Speed Adaption, is also available as an option. If the targeted lane is clear, the assistant steers Opel Grandland into desired lane with small steering movements. And Recommended Speed Adaptation ensures that – if confirmed by driver – vehicle's speed is reduced accordingly when a new speed limit is reached or increased up to that limit. In addition to sensors, Intelli-Drive 2.0 also uses information from the over-the-air network. And parking and maneuvering is also made easier by park pilots at front and rear, the rear-view camera with automatic cleaning function and the 360-degree Intelli-Vision camera.

Thanks to its state-of-the-art new platform, innovative new technologies in combination with numerous design features first seen on the Opel Experimental concept car, all-new Grandland sits comfortably at helm of Opel’s SUV portfolio while bringing a new level of all-electric freedom to Opel’s ongoing electrification strategy.

[1] Preliminary range values determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). Actual range can vary under everyday conditions and depends on various factors, in particular on personal driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning and thermal preconditioning. Vehicle not available yet.>

Driving Pleasure up, Emissions Down: New Opel Grandland Hybrid

• Electrified, efficient, practical: Top-of-Line Opel SUV with 48-volt technology for first time
• Optimal coordination: Combination of new petrol engine and electric motor cuts consumption by around 15 per cent
• Perfect also for urban environment: Pure electric driving at low speeds in city
• Attractive entry-level price: New Opel Grandland Hybrid from €36,120 (RRP including VAT in Germany)

Powerful, stylish and highly dynamic – Opel Grandland is suitable as a sporty, elegant company car as well as a practical, comfortable SUV for an active lifestyle. Top-of-line SUV from Opel offers driving pleasure with responsibility thanks to a wide selection of drive alternatives – which is now even broader. New Opel Grandland Hybrid with 48-volt technology now complements range of electrified plug-in hybrid drives and efficient combustion engine variants. Comprehensively equipped, New Opel Grandland Hybrid starts at an attractive entry price of €36,120 (RRP including VAT in Germany).

Hybrid technology offers a wide range of advantages thanks to recuperation, especially for “newcomers to electrified mobility” and for journeys with a lot of stop-and-go traffic: Compared to their pure internal combustion engine counterparts, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced by around 15 percent. At low speeds, Opel Grandland Hybrid customers can drive with zero local emissions. And because battery recharges when decelerating, Opel Grandland Hybrid drivers do not have to recharge their SUV externally via a power outlet or charging station. Thanks to optimal coordination of entire system, Opel Grandland Hybrid customers also enjoy a high level of driving comfort. And thanks to compact design of hybrid system, no space is lost in interior.

“New Opel Grandland Hybrid with 48-volt technology has all the qualities we are used to in our top-of--line SUV, from groundbreaking technologies such as optional IntelliLux LED Pixel Matrix light to a highly comfortable interior. With new electrified hybrid system, driving pleasure in Opel Grandland is now even more efficient. Consumption and emissions decrease, driving comfort increases without drivers having to get used to it – and all of this at a very attractive starting price,” said Patrick Dinger, Head of Opel in Germany.

Efficient hybrid system: consumption down, driving and operation remain same

Drive system of new Opel Grandland Hybrid includes a lithium-ion battery that charges automatically under certain driving conditions, as well as a new 1.2-liter turbo petrol engine. Three-cylinder engine with 100 kW/136 hp was developed specifically for hybrid use and comes in combination with a new electrified six-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 21 kW/28 hp electric motor.

Thanks to combination of petrol engine and electric motor, consumption and CO2 emissions in Opel Grandland Hybrid (fuel consumption according to WLTP 1: 5.7-5.5 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 128-124 g/km; each combined) are down compared to those of a comparable non-electrified Opel Grandland 1.2 Turbo with eight-speed automatic (fuel consumption according to WLTP 1: 6.7-6.4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 151-145 g/km; each combined) by around 15 percent.

Technology is especially effective in city traffic. Electric drive supports petrol engine when accelerating and starting from a standstill. Electric motor contributes torque, especially at low engine speeds, which benefits driving dynamics and CO2 savings. At low speeds, electric motor also enables fully electric driving for up to one kilometre or up to 50 per cent of time driven in city (thanks to recuperation) – for example when manoeuvring. When Opel Grandland Hybrid slows down at higher speeds, petrol engine switches off while electric motor acts as a generator to recharge 48-volt battery of hybrid system. Optimally coordinated system is designed to always provide best performance with the lowest energy consumption.

Depending on their driving preferences, Opel Grandland Hybrid drivers can choose between three modes Eco, Normal and Sport. From a standing start, new Opel Grandland Hybrid accelerates to 100 km/h in just 10 seconds. Electrified Opel SUV can reach a top speed of up to 200 km/h.

New Opel Grandland Hybrid not only offers efficient driving pleasure, it is also extremely practical: thanks to compact design – electric motor is integrated into transmission housing, 48-volt battery is located under left front seat – hybrid drivers can use full loading capacity of Opel Grandland of up to 1,652 liters. Opel Grandland Hybrid also offers a towing capacity of up to 1,250 kilograms – ideal for professional, leisure and family trips with heavy luggage.

Fully digital driver information display: clear view of hybrid-specific details

As with every Opel Grandland, the drivers of the hybrid variant can keep an eye on the most important information via fully digital, 12-inch driver information display. In addition to usual displays, interface provides further interesting hybrid-specific details. It informs the driver with a permanent power display, a blue speed display for purely electric driving and a white display for combustion engine operation. In addition, a display shows the energy flow between the battery, petrol engine and wheels as well as the battery charge status in different colours. And most important data on distance travelled, journey time, average consumption, remaining range and percentage of route driven purely electrically is summarised when vehicle is switched off.

For outstanding comfort: seamless hybrid system, extensive features

Another advantage of hybrid system and its components: driver and passengers enjoy a high level of driving comfort thanks to optimal coordination and seamless gear changes. Opel Grandland Hybrid underlines this with a large selection of technology and comfort features, which already come as standard depending on trim level. In addition to numerous standard, state-of-art assistance systems, technologies such as glare-free IntelliLux LED Pixel Matrix light integrated on both sides of Opel Vizor brand face with a total of 168 LED elements or 360-degree camera ensure highest level of safety for all road users. Keyless Open & Start as well as hands-free tailgate are also available.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible multimedia infotainment systems with colour touchscreen guarantee best entertainment and connectivity. Depending on variant, smartphones charge wirelessly as standard or as an option. If desired, driver and front passenger can enjoy comfortable AGR-certified ergonomic active seats.

[1] Values determined using more realistic WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) test method which replaces the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure. Vehicle not yet available. A vehicle's consumption, CO2 emissions and range not only depend on  efficient use of energy by vehicle but are also influenced by driving style and other non-technical factors. Information on consumption and emissions does not refer to an individual vehicle and is intended solely for purposes of comparison between various vehicle types.