Urban Land Crosser

What we like:

Fuel economy

Comfortable drive

Well thought out boot

Head-Up display

What we dislike:

Gearshift lever squeaks and has too much play

Drivers will benefit from the convenience of a head up display, which takes the eyes off the clutter from the instrument binnacle. All-round visibility is good, and we like that the forward-reaching A pillars work in-favour of peripheral vision.

We did not like how the skinny gear shifter squeaks like an unlubricated squeegee when engaging the car into gear, and does have too much play.

Powered by a 1.2litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged engine, the Opel delivers a respectable 110bhp, and a decent 205Nm, just 5NNm higher than the 1.0 3-cylinder found in the quirky Audi Q2. The Crossland X gets a decently well-sorted six speed automatic, driving the front wheels. While maximum torque is delivered at 1,500, we found the sweet spot of performance from between 2,500rpm till 3,500rpm at the right place when performing overtaking maneuvers.

However, as with any car with four, minus one cylinders, the engine does come across as rather vocal when revved hard, and the start-stop function makes the car judder a little more than a four-pot.

Ride comfort is surprisingly good, with the 205/60R17 setup providing enough tyre to rim distance for good dampening, while the light front (one less cylinder is plenty) makes the car quite nimble.

Styling-wise, it might be a hit or miss. The Crossland X, while being one of two SUVs in Opel’s showroom which happen to be close in size might still work in Opel’s favour, given that the Mokka X has gained popularity as a private hire car.

Essentially offering similar kit compared to the diesel powered Mokka X, the Crossland X is an attractive buy, especially with the new 2018 VES looming.

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