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There's just one version of the Grandland – a five-door, five-seat family SUV with a practical hatchback-style boot lid. It competes in a fiercely fought space that includes the Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage, Skoda Karoq and Ford Kuga.

It's actually a heavily upgraded version of the old Vauxhall Grandland X. That car misses out on the latest styling and technology, but has many of the same benefits as the current Grandland, while costing substantially less on the used market.

The Vauxhall Grandland is almost exactly the same size and shape as its Grandland X predecessor, measuring in at just less than 4.5 metres long. That's slap-bang in the middle of the family SUV class, trading only a few millimetres here or there compared to rivals like the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage. Despite its comparatively imposing stance, it's only takes up a little more space on the road than hatchbacks like the Vauxhall Astra.

All Grandland cars include front and rear parking sensors as standard, so squeezing into small spaces shouldn't be too tricky. You also get a reversing camera on GS-trim cars as well as automatic park assist, and Ultimate models add a full 360º parking camera.

Petrol and diesel versions of the Grandland boast a 514-litre cargo area. That's not quite the largest in the class, but it's more than enough for most families with holiday luggage or a pushchair to haul around.

This figure falls to 390 litres for plug-in-hybrid models but most of the lost space is taken from under-floor storage, so the real-world impact isn't too badly felt.

We've always been impressed by the Grandland's 1.2-litre petrol engine, which is widely equipped across Vauxhall, Citroen and Peugeot models. It makes lots of low-down power for effortless cruising, with fast responses to keep pace with traffic. Outright acceleration is acceptable rather than impressive but few Grandland buyers are looking for a quarter-mile fighter.

If you want a bit of performance under your foot, look at the Grandland GSe. This makes 300hp between its 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine and two electric motors, which means four-wheel drive and hot-hatch-baiting acceleration.

Nope – the Grandland is a five-seater only, with two front seats and a bench of three seats in the rear. If you need seven-seat practicality, check out the Peugeot 5008, which shares parts and engines with the Vauxhall. For more options, take a look at our picks for the best seven-seat SUVs on sale.

Most versions of the Grandland are front-wheel drive only. This makes the most sense for the majority of drivers because you still get decent ground clearance for a bit of light off-roading, without the constant efficiency penalty of a four-wheel-drive system. All-weather usability isn't a challenge, either, if you equip your front-wheel-drive Grandland with a set of winter tyres when the temperature drops.

The range-topping plug-in-hybrid GSe version, however, is equipped with four-wheel drive thanks to a second electric motor mounted on its rear axle. This gives it a little more grip and traction, and helps contribute to the GSe's impressive 6.1-second 0-62mph time.