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Used Opel Grandland X / Grandland I: the buying guide

SUV · 2017–2024 · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

✓ 33 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
3.0/5
Estimated monthly cost
€382/month
Indicative prices
€10,500 – €17,500

4 known faults

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Opel Grandland X / Grandland I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Family SUV with a 514 L boot, rated 5 stars by Euro NCAP in 2017, but a cousin of the Peugeot 3008 and 5008: it inherits the serious faults of the 1.2 PureTech (timing belt), the 1.5 diesel (timing chain) and the battery recalls on the plug-in hybrid versions. A complete service history and a check of the recalls are essential.

Reliability
3.0/5
Indicative prices
€10,500 – €17,500
Monthly cost
€382
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.2 Turbo 130, 1.5 Diesel 130.

  • 1.2 Turbo 130

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Manual · 130 hp · 5.2 L/100 km · 118 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    1.2 petrol three-cylinder turbo with 130 hp and 230 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox. Prefer a recent car, built after the belt recalls.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.2 Turbo 130 BVA

    Petrol · Automatic · 130 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Same engine with automatic gearbox: 6 speeds on the first cars (2017), 8 speeds afterwards.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.5 Diesel 130

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 130 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 diesel with 130 hp and 300 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox. Check the timing chain recall and warranty extension.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

  • 1.5 Diesel 130 BVA8

    Diesel · Automatic · 130 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 diesel with 130 hp and 300 Nm, 8-speed automatic gearbox.

    Engine: Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

  • Hybrid 225

    Hybrid · Automatic · 225 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Plug-in hybrid, front-wheel drive: 1.6 turbo petrol with 180 hp and an electric motor, 8-speed automatic gearbox. Boot reduced to 390 L.

  • Hybrid4 300

    Hybrid · Automatic · 300 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Plug-in hybrid 4x4: 1.6 turbo petrol with 200 hp and two electric motors, 300 hp and 520 Nm in total, 13.2 kWh battery, up to 59 km of WLTP electric range claimed. Boot reduced to 390 L.

Market prices

€10,500 – €17,500

Indicative range: 2017 to 2023, yearly medians of 430 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

Severity 3/3 · Serious

On the 1.2 PureTech, the timing belt runs in oil and can disintegrate. Its debris clogs the oil strainer, causing oil pressure to drop, which can destroy the engine. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions, and introduced a new-generation belt in June 2022. On the Grandland X, a recall targeted cars built between March 2017 and April 2018: the belt teeth could wear prematurely, with a risk of timing slip at high speed.

Versions
1.2 Turbo 130, 1.2 Turbo 130 BVA
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)

Severity 2/3 · Costly

On the 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5), the timing chain can stretch prematurely because of oil carbonisation; the first sign is a rattle on cold start. A break can damage the engine. Vehicles built between 6 December 2017 and 31 January 2023 are subject to a recall.

Versions
1.5 Diesel 130, 1.5 Diesel 130 BVA8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

High-voltage battery recalls (plug-in hybrids)

Manufacturer recall

Several recall campaigns have targeted the traction battery of plug-in hybrid Grandland X built between 2019 and 2022, due to a fire risk: the battery can overheat, as the battery management software does not detect every fault. Another recall concerns water ingress that could corrode the battery casing. The corrections are carried out at the workshop: insist on proof that all the campaigns have been completed on the vehicle.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
Hybrid 225, Hybrid4 300
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Opel Grandland X / Grandland”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€128
Insurance€70
Maintenance€35
Depreciation€149
Total per month€382

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€128

1.2 Turbo 130 version: combined consumption of 5.2 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

5.2 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €128

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Consumption: technical data for the version (sources at the bottom of the guide).

Insurance€70

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€35

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€149

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Ask for service invoices: oil changes at the correct interval with the recommended oil, and belt monitoring on the 1.2 petrol.
  • Check the oil level when cold and ask whether topping up is needed between oil changes (1.2 petrol).
  • Ask an Opel dealer, using the serial number, which recalls have been carried out and whether the engine warranty extensions apply.
  • 1.5 diesel: listen to the cold start; a rattle can indicate a slack timing chain.
  • Plug-in hybrid: insist on proof that the high-voltage battery recalls have been carried out, and check that charging works.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Do you have all the service invoices, with the oil references used?
  • Has the timing belt (petrol) or the chain (1.5 diesel) been checked or replaced?
  • Have the manufacturer's recalls, including the battery recall on the hybrids, been carried out?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Peugeot 3008

II · 2016–2023

Buy with care
Price
€7,980 – €17,294
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Photo: AIMHO'S REBELLION 8490s, CC BY-SA 4.0

Citroën C5 Aircross

I · 2018–2025

Extra caution
Price
€11,700 – €23,900
Reliability
2/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nissan Qashqai

II · 2014–2021

Buy with care
Price
€9,000 – €18,490
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Opel Grandland X / Grandland I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Euro NCAP rating for the Opel Grandland X?

5 stars in 2017: 84% for adults, 87% for children, 63% for pedestrians and 60% for safety assist (car tested: 1.6 diesel). Euro NCAP states the rating has now expired; its 2021 checks extended it to the plug-in hybrid version.

Which engine should I choose for a used Grandland X?

All the petrol and diesel engines and the plug-in hybrids have a documented serious fault (1.2 petrol belt, 1.5 diesel chain, hybrid battery). Prefer a recent car with complete, invoiced servicing and the recalls carried out.

What is the electric range of the Grandland X Hybrid4?

Opel claims up to 59 km on the WLTP cycle for the 300 hp Hybrid4 (13.2 kWh battery). Tests by Clubic and Automobile Propre find 40 to 45 km in real conditions.

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