Since its acquisition by PSA (Peugeot Citroen Group) in 2017, Opel looks to be on a trajectory to redefine itself as a more mainstream player in the market, what with a growing crossover portfolio that includes the Mokka X, the Crossland X and, now, the Grandland X. The latter was unveiled earlier this week and is already on sale at Opel dealers across SA. While we managed to take a first physical look at the vehicle, we did not get behind the wheel and therefore cannot report on how it stacks up against its main rivals, so we’ll have to wait to get our hands on a test unit to formulate any opinions. The Grandland X sits above the Mokka X in the marque’s pricing hierarchy and is priced from R429,000 for the base 1.6T automatic, moving up to R465,000 for the 1.6T Enjoy and topping out at R565,000 for the Cosmo 1.6T variant. It takes the fight directly to the Peugeot 3008 with which it shares a platform, including a wheelbase measuring 2,675mm. It also takes on other segment stalwarts...

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