I was wrong about this car . I have had it for a week and it's grown on me. I hated it at first because of the first gear and road noise but The handling is superb tight and precise the 1.2 turbo petrol engine has big ballz and puts a smile on your face , this car is quick . The fuel consumption is better than average and interior room space and cubby holes are better than average and the media centre is state of art bang up to date sound system is excellent. Steering wheel adjustment is top notch . Bad points are seat comfort not good with not enough lumbar support which gave me back ache so I have had to use a cushion . Road noise an ever present rumble and the head lights are always on . And rear luggage lip is high for taking out stuff . But the good definitely outweighs the bad . This car is a great all rounder lifestyle type car easy to live with and will appeal to a wide spectrum of people. 7 out of 10
Driving one for 6 months now. You can’t get all that space for such a good price, it’s a really good deal for a small family. The only thing that bothers me in the car (and is mentioned in the video) is the internal noise when you’re on the road (driving above 100km/h). You almost can’t hear your music, even with great speakers. Except for that, really, everything just works great, specially the Apple car play. It was totally worth the (small) investment.
I bought this car,2019. I didn’t like the handbreak release button on the top of the handle to start with but now I wouldn’t have it otherwise .You quickly get used to it. But, there’s two features that I definately don’t like and consider downright dangerous and it involves nighttime driving. Firstly, the rear view mirror doesn’t flick up to the ceiling of the car roof . That’s ok in a built up area but it’s very annoying in the countryside. I often have to flick it to the side and use my wing mirrors. But the most dangerous and potentially deadly is the main beam lever! It’s not on a toggle system and you have to push it away from you for off and on ( as opposed to pull towards for on and pull towards for off as in a Ford ) I live in the countryside and drive around 10 thousand miles a year so I find this could be dangerous at night. But, other than that, the car is nice to drive and is a lot roomier than a lot of cars I’ve had (I buy a new car every 27 thousand miles).Overall, I’m pleased with the car, but the main beam lever is a definite no,no !!!
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i was thinking of going to look at one of these, just because they are different and do like the look of them even though ive never seen one up close. fairly well specced too. i didnt know they shared anything with the peugeot 2008 which was a car i had a few years ago and was the Feline model with 1.6 vti engine. was really nice, just needed something more eco. in the case of the crossland though i would be looking at the best spec one i can find, but with the 1.2 80 odd horsepower engine, simply because i have a 1.4 turbo based car now and dont want another turbo though due to too many short travels because of a new job plus want something more friendlier on the wallet. this is a good review.
Very nice review. I've been thinking of either a Jeep Renegade or Dacia Stepway but this car looks good with plenty of boot space so food for thought. Mmmm.....
"There are no 4WD versions" But then, who would want 4WD in a car that's intended to be a more family friendly choice when compared to it's bigger brother, the Mokka X Also, not only would a 4WD system eat into usable interior space and deprive the person sitting in the middle seat of a flat floor for his or her feet, but it would also be more expensive and add more complexity to the system, more fuel consumption, more weight and more parts to maintain for little performance gain.
Completely agree, most people don't need AWD on a FWD vehicle. If they live in a snowy climate then all they need is a good set of winter tires. AWD does not help you stop or steer, only helps you get unstuck or moving on a sliperly incline from a stop. ;)
I've had a 19 plate on hire for three weeks, There is NOT ONE SINGLE THING THAT LIKE ABOUT IT, Nothing at all I almost hate it.. It's noisy, coarse, bumps and bashes, the steering on turn-in is is unnerving and the gearbox is like stirring porridge. The headlight high beam is switch is stupid. Best this I could suggest is remove the roof and use it as a Skip
"It sits on a modified version of the Peugeot 2008 platform and uses similar engine and gearboxes" ... * pauses video - closes browser - turns off pc - opens window - throws pc out of the window onto moving traffic ...😂🤣
The German and French technologies have always been different and people simply have had an opportunity to choose this or that. Now I won't be able to choose the German one as Opels/Vxs will be fitted with French innovations, like the 1.2 puretech engine.
Merges and acquisitions are a natural part of the development of the car industry and should be applauded. Small or even medium sized car companys simply can not make the nessesary investments in new models and new technology on their own. Just look at a company like Fiat, which is trailing behind almost everyone else now. Or a company like Mitsubishi, which has not brought out an attractive new model for years, and would have gone into oblivion, had it not been for the recent takeover by Nissan. As for Opel/Vauxhall it was owned by american GM for years, but this was never a happy marriage, and the company has not turned out a profit in decades. So I am pretty sure, its future is better secured under the new french ownership than the old american one.
It depends on your market. You have to buy the subscription through OnStar, which is expensive for what you get. Personally, I find other systems , such as those in VW group cars, which allow you to pop in a sim card of your choice, much better.
Had to drive one as a courtesy car. Terrible storage, infact hardly any, uncomfortable for passenger side too. Im praying i get my CMax back very soon.
A manual handbrake? No headrest for the middle seat?? And no armrest for the passenger seat?? That‘s a bit cheap Vauxhall! ,Which makes me feel like I’m in a Range Rover’ 😂😂
Exactly what im experiencing, mushy gearbox, noisy engine, cheap little switchs, uncomfortable for long drives. Im aching for my CMax to be repaired quickly.
This is a shocking review. Don’t listen to this guy folks. I have one on hire this week. The Crossland is a horrific car. The gearbox is absolutely shocking, with such a long throw, it is honestly the worst gearbox I have ever used in any car in my life (I’ve been driving for 23 years). The handling and ride are almost as bad. And the engine is an absolute joke. This guy who reviewed the car called the gearbox ‘slick’. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Quality is also very bad especially the interior. Whatever you do folks, do not buy this car. This is the last car you should buy, and this so-called reviewer needs the sack as he is misleading the public.
I was thinking about buying one but even the seat fabric look very cheap for a modern model. Dash interior is also very boring looking and not much features on it for a modern car. Only thing that interested me was that it's very cheap compared to other models so if your on a budget
i would start using the 'right' side of the road just because of glove boxes in lots of cars. leftxit uk, catch up with the rest of the world. -popcorns ready, get your popcorns here.
So basically Peugeot have put their engines and gearboxes into it which have been praised. Good work Peugeot! The rest of it, typical Vauxhall and total crap lol
Vauxhall have been pure shite for the last 20 year 😂 If anything Peugeot have already helped, this Crossland thing has benefited from Peugeot engines and gearboxes. Gone are the Vauxhall mechanicals, one of the main things that made Vauxhall SHITE!
This is so weird to watch!...french bones, American tech (OnStar), and German design? What a peculiar mix! I'm glad this one didn't make it state side. The Mokka looks rather good with Buick badges but frumpy as a Chevy Trax. What an awkward machine ....and manufacturer for that matter.
Had one of these as a rental for a weekend; awful, hated it. Terrible gearbox, terrible clutch, loads of under steer, poor handling generally felt under powered . Boot has a massive lip. Unfortunately I have nothing positive to say about the car, can’t understand why anybody would buy this.
Sambhav Sardana He is absolutely as good as anyone else doing reviews on YT and better than many. Perhaps you'd prefer a different style, but that does not mean he does a bad job. If you prefer Mat and Rebecca, why are you back here watching Carbuyer?
As a Meriva owner I take offense at this dreary eyesore being a better car! They took everything that was even remotely special about the Meriva and made it generic and forgettable. I was seriously looking forward to this car until I sat in one a while back. What a boring grey lump of average this is ...
Congratulations to VAUXHALL THEY HAVE MANAGED TO PRODUCE A CAR WITH NO REDEEMING FEATURES AT ALL. I did not know that was possible but vauhall have managed it. What a pile of junk
Never ceases to amaze me how much importance is placed on "scratchy" plastics by motor journalists...
They are f*cking annoying though
My Auris is all scratchy plastics and it never bothered me or even crossed my mind 😀
Exactly. I'm not caressing the car while I'm driving anyway😅
I got ran over by one of those the other day, nice car though
I was wrong about this car .
I have had it for a week and it's grown on me.
I hated it at first because of the first gear and road noise but
The handling is superb tight and precise
the 1.2 turbo petrol engine has big ballz and puts a smile on your face , this car is quick .
The fuel consumption is better than average and interior room space and cubby holes are better than average and the media centre is state of art bang up to date sound system is excellent.
Steering wheel adjustment is top notch .
Bad points are seat comfort not good with not enough lumbar support which gave me back ache so I have had to use a cushion .
Road noise an ever present rumble and the head lights are always on . And rear luggage lip is high for taking out stuff .
But the good definitely outweighs the bad .
This car is a great all rounder lifestyle type car easy to live with and will appeal to a wide spectrum of people.
7 out of 10
What was it about 1st gear that you did not like? It looks to be pretty normal in the photos, so was it hard to select?
Driving one for 6 months now. You can’t get all that space for such a good price, it’s a really good deal for a small family. The only thing that bothers me in the car (and is mentioned in the video) is the internal noise when you’re on the road (driving above 100km/h). You almost can’t hear your music, even with great speakers. Except for that, really, everything just works great, specially the Apple car play. It was totally worth the (small) investment.
I bought this car,2019. I didn’t like the handbreak release button on the top of the handle to start with but now I wouldn’t have it otherwise .You quickly get used to it. But, there’s two features that I definately don’t like and consider downright dangerous and it involves nighttime driving. Firstly, the rear view mirror doesn’t flick up to the ceiling of the car roof . That’s ok in a built up area but it’s very annoying in the countryside. I often have to flick it to the side and use my wing mirrors. But the most dangerous and potentially deadly is the main beam lever! It’s not on a toggle system and you have to push it away from you for off and on ( as opposed to pull towards for on and pull towards for off as in a Ford ) I live in the countryside and drive around 10 thousand miles a year so I find this could be dangerous at night.
But, other than that, the car is nice to drive and is a lot roomier than a lot of cars I’ve had (I buy a new car every 27 thousand miles).Overall, I’m pleased with the car, but the main beam lever is a definite no,no !!!
I think the anti glare on the interior mirror is automatic and I’ve had quite a few cars where you push the stalk away for main beam
This guy has a good name.
Because you have the same name?? Lol
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Quentin Wilson phoned. He wants his voice back. :)
Great review. Well delivered.
My grandad has this car, same colour. 128BHP 1.2. 3 Cylinder Turbo petrol engine. Sounds quite decent for an suv. 48 MPG
Great review!!! Goodjob carbuyer
An "MPV with raised ride height" is an apt way to describe any 'SUV' that doesn't offer AWD as an option.
Please stop using this filter
i was thinking of going to look at one of these, just because they are different and do like the look of them even though ive never seen one up close. fairly well specced too. i didnt know they shared anything with the peugeot 2008 which was a car i had a few years ago and was the Feline model with 1.6 vti engine. was really nice, just needed something more eco. in the case of the crossland though i would be looking at the best spec one i can find, but with the 1.2 80 odd horsepower engine, simply because i have a 1.4 turbo based car now and dont want another turbo though due to too many short travels because of a new job plus want something more friendlier on the wallet. this is a good review.
Has anyone noticed that the surround around the gear stick gets hot.
Very nice review. I've been thinking of either a Jeep Renegade or Dacia Stepway but this car looks good with plenty of boot space so food for thought. Mmmm.....
Getting it next monday
ground clearance ?
The button on the top of the hand break is not an issue. Especially if its an automatic.
Color grading is not your friend. Stop messing with the highlights and the shadow. Nevertheless: good review.
Carbuyer please take away the high frequency hiss on the mic, really annoys my ears, especially on the S's or ssssssss as you have it
fuse box is there coz your wheel is on the wrong side, fyi
"There are no 4WD versions"
But then, who would want 4WD in a car that's intended to be a more family friendly choice when compared to it's bigger brother, the Mokka X
Also, not only would a 4WD system eat into usable interior space and deprive the person sitting in the middle seat of a flat floor for his or her feet, but it would also be more expensive and add more complexity to the system, more fuel consumption, more weight and more parts to maintain for little performance gain.
Completely agree, most people don't need AWD on a FWD vehicle. If they live in a snowy climate then all they need is a good set of winter tires. AWD does not help you stop or steer, only helps you get unstuck or moving on a sliperly incline from a stop. ;)
Suzuki vitara or sx4 much better cars!!
I've had a 19 plate on hire for three weeks,
There is NOT ONE SINGLE THING THAT LIKE ABOUT IT, Nothing at all I almost hate it..
It's noisy, coarse, bumps and bashes, the steering on turn-in is is unnerving and the gearbox is like stirring porridge. The headlight high beam is switch is stupid.
Best this I could suggest is remove the roof and use it as a Skip
Very strange comparison to a Range Rover, (6:33)! 🤔
Roberto Nice 🤣🤣🤣
Where did they get that gear lever. From the 1980's? :-)
i was surprised by the choice of Carlos Tavares to buy Opel. It's still a mystery to know what he wants to do with this brand. Somoene knows ?
Just kept watching those planes!
"It sits on a modified version of the Peugeot 2008 platform and uses similar engine and gearboxes" ... * pauses video - closes browser - turns off pc - opens window - throws pc out of the window onto moving traffic ...😂🤣
@@lancevancedance454 The greatest engines are produced by Peugeot ! 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 best TH-cam comment so far
dAMN... Those Lockheeds are beautiful...
Does it feel tough or smooth?
Are these hard to fix in the states? Like how the Mini cost quite a bit more to fix because import price on parts
And mini is bmw
Like the interior. It's as simple as the Renault Captur's, but looks a lot better.
Was this shot on old Top Gear track? Put additional light in the boot can't see anything now.
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Carbuyer! You forgot to make a review on the Renault Wind!
In which country is this car assembled?
Spain
Wish they’d bring this to America.
What makes that suitcase a "carbuyer" suitcase? I'm just baffled!
Stop calling Vauxhall's names "silly".
The end of Opel/Vauxhall. The Peugeot era has begun.
Fix and Drive nothing bad about that
The German and French technologies have always been different and people simply have had an opportunity to choose this or that. Now I won't be able to choose the German one as Opels/Vxs will be fitted with French innovations, like the 1.2 puretech engine.
Merges and acquisitions are a natural part of the development of the car industry and should be applauded. Small or even medium sized car companys simply can not make the nessesary investments in new models and new technology on their own.
Just look at a company like Fiat, which is trailing behind almost everyone else now. Or a company like Mitsubishi, which has not brought out an attractive new model for years, and would have gone into oblivion, had it not been for the recent takeover by Nissan.
As for Opel/Vauxhall it was owned by american GM for years, but this was never a happy marriage, and the company has not turned out a profit in decades. So I am pretty sure, its future is better secured under the new french ownership than the old american one.
I agree the new 3008 & 5008 look amazing
French simply cannot build reliable cars.
ok I live outside Europe but want to know how this wifi will work any data plan or whats going on?
It depends on your market. You have to buy the subscription through OnStar, which is expensive for what you get. Personally, I find other systems , such as those in VW group cars, which allow you to pop in a sim card of your choice, much better.
I saw one of these get stuck in a ditch.
Please make a video on Skoda Rapid.
Had to drive one as a courtesy car. Terrible storage, infact hardly any, uncomfortable for passenger side too. Im praying i get my CMax back very soon.
excellent review Mr. Bachelor
grandland x is much better looking all round
Nick Cobra true
I'm sorry guys I quite like the design. The interior's quite poor though, especially with that weird handbrake lever.
It looks to me like it’s the same quality as mokka which is fine if it is!
The exterior looks like someone put an Opel Adam design on a photocopier and enlarged it by 32%.
😂😂😂 very precise % lol
But they done away with sos button in the 2020
thanks for the review JIm, dont think I'll be getting one of these, going Japanese I think!
ah crap i thought this was a carwow video
pls no h8
v e r y o n carwow and Driver's Seat are far better.
Mat Watson got replaced by James Batchelor at CarBuyer, so it was quite a bit better before. Mat does seem to be a bit more "informal" at carwow.
We've got one, the top spec, however the handbrake just utterly annoying! And to drive quite nippy and boring.
i feel the need to take a link out of your watch, james. 😂
Only downside, Vauxhall's will last 70.000 miles.. if you are lucky
Mine is on just over 107000 and running like a dream
A manual handbrake? No headrest for the middle seat?? And no armrest for the passenger seat?? That‘s a bit cheap Vauxhall! ,Which makes me feel like I’m in a Range Rover’ 😂😂
What my mum got a Vauxhall grandland x
do a mokka x review
They did and they also reviewed the mokka e on there sister chanel driving electric
An armrest makes you feel like you're in a Range rover?
Exactly!
I was totally bemused by his interior assessment!🤔
Miss Ginny!
No android auto?
Anyone knows where it was filmed? Cotswold airport?
Thanks!
central console on the back is way too big
I used one of these for a fortnight and in my opinion, it is the worst car I have ever driven. It felt as if it was held together with knotted string.
Exactly what im experiencing, mushy gearbox, noisy engine, cheap little switchs, uncomfortable for long drives. Im aching for my CMax to be repaired quickly.
This is a shocking review. Don’t listen to this guy folks. I have one on hire this week. The Crossland is a horrific car. The gearbox is absolutely shocking, with such a long throw, it is honestly the worst gearbox I have ever used in any car in my life (I’ve been driving for 23 years). The handling and ride are almost as bad. And the engine is an absolute joke. This guy who reviewed the car called the gearbox ‘slick’. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Quality is also very bad especially the interior. Whatever you do folks, do not buy this car. This is the last car you should buy, and this so-called reviewer needs the sack as he is misleading the public.
I was thinking about buying one but even the seat fabric look very cheap for a modern model. Dash interior is also very boring looking and not much features on it for a modern car. Only thing that interested me was that it's very cheap compared to other models so if your on a budget
Good review not sure about the car will stick with my Tivoli for now!
the timing belts gonna snap 😶
How can it be called an SUV when 1. It isn't sporty and 2.it doesn't have 4WD....like WTF ?!!!
No you're wrong this is a suv and until you drive it ur just gonna be guessing .
I'm using one now and it's on point.
Actually we first saw that interior in the Adam
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What is that gear stick?? 🤢
It's a Manual
The amount of views (or rather the lack of it) tells you all you need to know about this car...
I Find james much better than the crass and unity jokes by that awful Matt Watson. Keep up the good work James!
why do you always wear the same clothes?
invisible link financial preference evolution exploration.
7:20
Wait! Did this guy seriously just say that a Renault Captur looks like an SUV? Is he mad it looks nothing like one.
scrap dc10s in the background
i would start using the 'right' side of the road just because of glove boxes in lots of cars. leftxit uk, catch up with the rest of the world.
-popcorns ready, get your popcorns here.
VAUXHALL Is Dark Blue
the back of the car looks like it has been squashed
Shortest car ever
So basically Peugeot have put their engines and gearboxes into it which have been praised. Good work Peugeot!
The rest of it, typical Vauxhall and total crap lol
Truly awful car with an even worse name
so much for "a day without laughter is a day wasted"
What's awful about this car? Looks pretty nice.
already Peugeot are making Vauxhall shite! 😡
the difference is that english shite has disappeared since along time !
but vauxhall was always shite.
Theweescot Peugeot and Vaxhall what a match made in heaven 💩.
Vauxhall have been pure shite for the last 20 year 😂 If anything Peugeot have already helped, this Crossland thing has benefited from Peugeot engines and gearboxes. Gone are the Vauxhall mechanicals, one of the main things that made Vauxhall SHITE!
the diesel opel has always been bad engine + their seats hard + gear box kracking + suspension hard !
This guy is hard to understand with his lisp, I think we know how he got the lisp...
They way he talks get on my nerves!
Really missing Ginny, so please carbuyer replace this dude.
This is so weird to watch!...french bones, American tech (OnStar), and German design? What a peculiar mix! I'm glad this one didn't make it state side. The Mokka looks rather good with Buick badges but frumpy as a Chevy Trax. What an awkward machine ....and manufacturer for that matter.
Had one of these as a rental for a weekend; awful, hated it. Terrible gearbox, terrible clutch, loads of under steer, poor handling generally felt under powered . Boot has a massive lip. Unfortunately I have nothing positive to say about the car, can’t understand why anybody would buy this.
Ride quality is trash, my 15 year old Camry drives better
Why is he still doing reviews.
+Sambhav Sardana. Perhaps because many like his reviews
Yeah that is why only 317 people watched it in one hour.
Sambhav Sardana Could you do any better? Get posting some videos if you can.
admiralpicard2010 I do not say I can do better, but I do not think he is good. Mat and Rebecca are 10 times better.
Sambhav Sardana He is absolutely as good as anyone else doing reviews on YT and better than many. Perhaps you'd prefer a different style, but that does not mean he does a bad job. If you prefer Mat and Rebecca, why are you back here watching Carbuyer?
A sexy SUV it is not.
As a Meriva owner I take offense at this dreary eyesore being a better car! They took everything that was even remotely special about the Meriva and made it generic and forgettable.
I was seriously looking forward to this car until I sat in one a while back. What a boring grey lump of average this is ...
Blandland-X. Barely any difference in size to the much nicer Mokka.
One wrong turn and you'll be crosslanded
Congratulations to VAUXHALL THEY HAVE MANAGED TO PRODUCE A CAR WITH NO REDEEMING FEATURES AT ALL. I did not know that was possible but vauhall have managed it.
What a pile of junk
This car has all the appeal of a stubbed toe.
Can't see this selling very well. Poor job by Vauxhall
This car looks like james himself
What is it with this ugly tank's they keep producing..
1.not a great car
2. Why not the grandland?!?
Crap why vauxhall keep makes shitty cars this year