Test: Opel Crossland X 1.2 Turbo Innovation
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And, of course, Opel realized that in this bloody battle, they also needed freshly forged weapons. They created a new group of vehicles, which was given the name X. We already knew Mokka, we get to know Crossland X, and along the way we meet the head of the company - Grandland X.
While everyone would say the Crossland family ties stem from the Mokka, Opel says it is the successor to the Meriva in terms of ancestry. Mokka buyers are said to be more active people, while the Crossland X is sought after by families who see the benefits of crossovers everywhere rather than in the field.
Therefore, they should mainly focus on the flexibility and usability of the passenger compartment, which was also on the list of priorities when designing the car. The use of a cab in a 4,2 meter vehicle is Crossland's biggest advantage. While there shouldn't be a shortage of space up front, the Crossland X also takes good care of rear passengers. In addition to the fact that the bench moves longitudinally by 15 centimeters and is divided in a ratio of 60:40, there is also a lot of space above the heads of passengers. The ISOFIX clamps are easily accessible and children will have a good view of the outside thanks to the low glass edge. The comfort of the driver and front passenger is largely provided by the excellent seats, which are a mixture of French comfort and German strength. Tall people will be pleased with the spacious footrests in the form of an extended seating area, and the lower ones will be pleased with the high seating position and good visibility in all directions. There is still plenty of luggage space for passengers, as the adjustable trunk offers between 410 and 1.255 liters of space.
Much has been done in terms of practicality: in addition to the Crossland X providing plenty of storage space, it also takes good care of man's best friend. That's right, for a smartphone you'll find two USB ports on the front, wireless charging capability, and connectivity to a central multimedia system is excellent as it can be connected via both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Opel customers accustomed to the classic IntelliLink system will look a little odd otherwise, as the selector in the Crossland X is slightly different from what they are used to. Since the Opel Crossland X is the result of a joint development with the PSA Group, the French side was in charge of this equipment. Maybe this is correct, because we will still give preference to the French in terms of transparency and how they are used. Unfortunately, this concept of cooperation also has disadvantages, as the use of the otherwise excellent Opel OnStar support system is limited. Although the said system has now been upgraded with the ability to search for a free parking space and overnight stay, it is not possible to enter the destination remotely as the system is clearly incompatible with the French version of the navigation device.
The working area around the driver is well coordinated in terms of ergonomics. While the entire infotainment part is "stored" in the aforementioned eight-inch screen system, the air conditioning part remains classic. Such are the counters in front of the driver, which, with the exception of the central part, which displays data from the on-board computer, remain completely analog. The "analog" is also the handbrake lever, which can be slowly moved towards the switch, thereby saving space on the middle lug. Among the interfering elements, we would also like to highlight the steering wheel heating switch, which is located as a central switch on the left side of the steering wheel. It's a little awkward when you accidentally turn on the steering wheel heating by 30 degrees plus ...
Despite the high body and emphasized off-road character, driving the Crossland X on all road surfaces is a completely enjoyable experience. The chassis is tuned for a comfortable ride, communication between the steering wheel and the bike is well established, the car pleasantly “swallows” bumps and short bumps. The real gem is the 1,2-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which has already been approved in many PSA Group models. It impresses with its smooth running, quiet operation and high torque. A slightly smaller usable powerband requires a bit more effort with the excellent six-speed manual transmission, but following traffic is all the more satisfying as the Crossland X doesn't scare even a freeway fast lane. . We're used to this small turbocharged petrol engine's fuel consumption being a double-edged sword, but the Crossland X didn't go above 7 liters even when cruising faster, while on our standard lap it took just 5,3 liters of fuel. per 100 km.
Since the crossover market is quite saturated, Opel also needed a tempting price for the Crossland X to fight it off. The price per eye is set at 14.490 € 18.610 and belongs to the entry-level model. But the petrol turbocharged model with the best Innovation equipment package is not too far off that number, as it is priced at € 20. If you add some additional equipment to this and at the same time subtract a possible discount, it will be difficult to exceed the limit of XNUMX thousand. Well, that's already a good battle plan for the modern Crusade.
text: Sasha Kapetanovich · photo: Sasha Kapetanovich
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Crossland X 1.2 Turbo Innovation (2017)
Basic data
| Sales: | Opel Southeast Europe Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 18.610 € |
| Test model cost: | 24.575 € |
| Power: | 96kW (130 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 11,2 with |
| Maximum speed: | 206 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 5,3l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | 2-year general warranty, 1-year mobile warranty, 2-year original parts and hardware warranty, 3-year battery warranty, 12-year rust warranty, 2-year extended warranty. |
| Systematic review | Service interval 25.000 km or one year. km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 967 € |
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| Fuel: | 6.540 € |
| Tires (1) | 1.136 € |
| Loss of value (within 5 years): | 8.063 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 2.675 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 4,320 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 23.701 0,24 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 3-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbo-petrol - front transverse - bore and stroke 75,0 × 90,5 mm - displacement 1.199 cm3 - compression 10,5:1 - maximum power 96 kW (130 hp) at 5.500 rpm – average piston speed at maximum power 16,6 m/s – power density 80,1 kW/l (108,9 hp/l) – maximum torque 230 Nm at 1.750 rpm - 2 overhead camshafts (timing belt)) - 4 valves per cylinder - common rail fuel injection - exhaust turbocharger - charge air cooler. |
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| Energy transfer: | engine-driven front wheels - 6-speed manual transmission - gear ratio I. 3,450 1,920; II. 1,220 hours; III. 0,860 hours; IV. 0,700; V. 0,595; VI. 3,900 – differential 6,5 – rims 17 J × 215 – tires 50/17/R 2,04, rolling circumference XNUMX m. |
| Capacity: | top speed 206 km/h – 0-100 km/h acceleration 9,1 s – average fuel consumption (ECE) 5,1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 116 g/km. |
| Transportation and suspension: | crossover - 5 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, leaf springs, three-spoke cross rails, stabilizer - rear axle shaft, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear discs, ABS, electric parking rear wheel brake (shift between seats) - rack and pinion steering wheel, electric power steering, 3,0 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.274 kg - Permissible total weight 1.790 kg - Permissible trailer weight with brake: 840 kg, without brake: 620 kg - Permissible roof load: np |
| External dimensions: | length 4.212 mm - width 1.765 mm, with mirrors 1.976 mm - height 1.605 mm - wheelbase 2.604 mm - track front 1.513 mm - rear 1.491 mm - ground clearance 11,2 m. |
| Inner dimensions: | longitudinal front 880-1.130 mm, rear 560-820 mm - front width 1.420 mm, rear 1.400 mm - head height front 930-1.030 960 mm, rear 510 mm - front seat length 560-450 mm, rear seat 410 mm - trunk 1.255 –370 l – steering wheel diameter 45 mm – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| Measurement conditions: T = 22 ° C / p = 1.063 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / Tires: Bridgestone Turanza T001 215/50 R 17 H / Odometer status: 2.307 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 11,2s |
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| 402m from the city: | 17,6 years ( 125 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 7,3 s / 9,9 s (IV/V) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 19,0 s / 13,0 s (Sun./Fri.) |
| Maximum speed: | 206km / h |
| test consumption: | 6,6 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 5,3 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 64,0m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 38,2m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 61dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 6rd gear | 65dB |
Overall rating (343/420)
The Opel Crossland X is the car that encourages families to move from the Meriva to something that is still a family car, but noble
with all goods brought by the class of hybrids.Exterior (11/15)
Too little original to be expressive, but at the same time too similar to Mokka.
Interior (99/140)
A good selection of materials and equipment, excellent capacity and ease of use.
Engine, transmission (59
/ 40)The turbocharged three-cylinder engine is a great choice for the Crossland X. The rest of the drivetrain is good too.
Driving performance (61
/ 95)Safe on the road, comfortable chassis adjustment and ease of use.
Performance (29/35)
Turbocharged engines get points for flexibility and acceleration is good too.
Security (36/45)
Perhaps Crossland X avoids some technological solutions, but this does not mean that there are no modern active safety systems.
Economy (48/50)
The price is one of the main advantages of the Crossland X.
We praise and reproach
open space
comfort
ergonomics
utility
price
infotainment system
engine
partially usable OnStar system
setting the steering wheel heating switch
"Protruding" parking brake lever
analog meters
