Opel Crossland X Review: A German Crossover at Competitive Prices

The car you see is the Opel Crossland X, a small German crossover SUV that costs 79,000 Dirhams and competes against the Chinese Haval H2, the Japanese Honda HR-V, and the Korean Hyundai Kona. With plenty of options in this segment, let’s find out if this Crossland X has what it takes to stand out.

Drive

With fuel economy becoming an important number in the region, the Opel Crossland X is powered by a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that offers the best of both worlds. Averaging 5.4 liters for every 100 kilometers, it is fuel-efficient yet delivers 110 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque, making it fun to drive.

The 6-speed automatic transmission pushes power to the front wheels and offers drivers added excitement with the option to shift through gears manually. The suspension is well-tuned, and the brakes are strong enough to bring the car to a stop smoothly, comfortably, and safely.

Driving Aids

Driving aids come in the form of:

• Lane Departure Warning system that beeps if the car nears the edge of a lane and the indicator isn't switched on.
• Cruise Control.
• Speed Limiter.
• Heads-Up Display that projects speed and navigation information on a panel in front of the driver, ensuring they never need to take their eyes off the road.

Interior

When it comes to interior design and quality, the designers have opted for a minimalistic approach with very few buttons along the dashboard and center console. There are soft-touch materials covering certain parts of the cabin, and since this is the full-option model, it comes with leather seats.

The seats are ergonomically certified by the AGR Campaign for Healthier Backs, making them extremely comfortable with up to 16-way adjustment.

Space in the second row is better than expected, thanks to the relatively straight roof. The seats can slide forwards and backward, as well as recline, but the lack of rear A/C vents may be a concern for buyers in the region. Boot space measures 410 liters behind the second row or 1,255 liters when folded flat.

Features

Generously equipped, this full-option model includes plenty of comfort, safety, and entertainment features, such as:

• Panoramic glass roof.
• Front and rear parking sensors.
• Rearview camera with a bird's eye view.
• 8-inch touch infotainment screen with navigation.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Wireless charger.
• Dual-zone climate control system.

Exterior

For those familiar with Opel's lineup, you may remember the Meriva, a mini MPV that sold until 2017. The Crossland X is a successor to that model and has a design that resembles both an SUV and an MPV. The SUV touches include front and rear silver skid plates and roof rails.

Targeting the youth, the Crossland X is available in 8 exterior colors and 2 roof options (white or black, like our test car). The full-option model also features full LED headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights, and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Verdict

With a starting price of 69,000 Dirhams including VAT and a full-option price of 79,000 Dirhams including VAT, the Opel Crossland X offers good value for money. This is even more compelling with a 5-year/100,000 km warranty, a 5-year/50,000 km service contract, and complimentary registration for the first year. So, to answer the question posed at the beginning, does the Opel Crossland X have what it takes to stand out? Yes, it’s a German car at Chinese car prices, which makes it special.

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