2026 Vauxhall Grandland Review UK: The Good, The Bad & The Surprisingly Average

Is the new Vauxhall Grandland actually any good, or is it just big on badges and short on substance? Rob takes the mild‑hybrid Grandland for a proper test to see whether the bold styling, huge rear space and clever cabin touches make up for the slightly wheezy 1.2 engine and that unexpectedly bouncy ride. From the fancy light‑up visor to the surprisingly roomy back seats, this is everything you need to know before you buy one. We also dig into the hybrid system, the real‑world MPG, and why the EV version gets better suspension than this one. Because of course it does. If you're cross‑shopping Peugeot, Citroen or anything with a bit more personality, this review might save you a trip to the dealership. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Headturner by Max Brodie, https://t.lickd.co/l/9kW2q9p2jLr ----------------------------------- BUY OUR MERCH: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/buckle-up-merch/all ----------------------------------- Join Channel Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQnCvi6zRZolQsxlIf6ePtQ/join ----------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buckle.Up.Official.Productions/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@buckleup_show X: https://x.com/BuckleUp_Show Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/buckleupshow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buckleup_show/ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/buckleup_show TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRy9erBk/ --------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://buckleup-show.com/ --------------------------------- Follow the lads on Instagram Rob - https://www.instagram.com/the_rob_wilson_/ Harry - https://www.instagram.com/mccrazyfish/ Jasper - https://www.instagram.com/jbrucewright/ --------------------------------- #BuckleUp #vauxhall #automotive --------------------------------- Buckle Up is a channel that is only interested in one thing – cars! We upload a myriad of different content including car review videos, car challenge videos, car news videos and much, much more! Our videos are made in a similar style to that of Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Car Throttle, Doug DeMuro, carwow, Carfection, The Grand Tour, MotorTrend and many more. We would all thoroughly recommend their channels, so why not go and check them out. 00:00 Intro 00:18 Front end and visor styling 00:58 Wheels, roof and side profile 01:23 Hybrid options explained 01:37 Rear lights and boot design 02:09 Boot space and practicality 03:11 Rear seat space test 04:15 Middle seat and family features 05:05 Materials and comfort in the back 05:22 Driver‑focused cabin tour 06:22 Infotainment quirks and controls 07:23 Storage, charging and cupholders 08:23 Gear selector and centre console 08:45 Glovebox and door storage 09:29 Interior materials and quality 09:49 Time to drive 10:04 Hybrid system explained 11:00 Power, performance and torque 11:48 Why the 1.2 feels underpowered 12:58 Real‑world MPG 13:33 Ride comfort issues 14:48 Suspension differences vs EV 15:37 Final thoughts and verdict Vauxhall Grandland review, 2025 Vauxhall Grandland, Vauxhall Grandland hybrid, Grandland mild hybrid review, Vauxhall SUV review, family SUV review, hybrid SUV review, best hybrid SUVs UK, Peugeot 3008 rival, Citroen C5 Aircross competitor, UK car reviews, Buckle Up review, Rob Wilson car review, hybrid performance test, real world MPG test, Vauxhall Grandland interior, Vauxhall Grandland boot space, should I buy Vauxhall Grandland