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OPEL CROSSLAND X 1.6TD ENJOY

The Crossland X is Opel’s contender in the hotly-contested Crossover/SUV category.
By Alan Rosenmeyer

had previously tested the Opel Crossland warning, yet there is no blind spot warning
X 1.2T petrol version with automatic included.
I transmission, but this was my first
experience of the version powered by the The diesel version is only offered with a
1.6 diesel engine. Looking at the specs 5-speed manual transmission – yet its
on paper, I was concerned when I read smooth and positive action makes the car
that the engine has ONLY 68kW of power easy to drive even in commuting traffic.
with a more respectable figure of 230Nm However, there were a few occasions while
of torque. I have to admit to having cruising on the open road when a 6th gear
been pleasantly surprised. The peppy would have been a bonus. gears. (Obviously this would not affect
performance felt like much more than drivers who are a bit taller than my height
68kW and I certainly didn’t feel like the car The only area of criticism that I found with of 1.65m!).
was lacking in any way. the test car was the fact that the gearshift
has a very long throw (reach) in 1st and 3rd Probably the most outstanding feature of
The Crossland is very spacious for the gears. Even when adjusting the steering the Crossland diesel is the fuel economy.
market segment and typically well wheel rake and reach, I found that I had A week’s driving showed an overall figure
appointed, as I expect from Opel. An to sit much closer to the steering wheel in of 4.9L/100 km, which is quite amazing for
interesting feature is the lane departure order to be able to shift into 1st and 3rd a family vehicle. The car is also fitted with
6 airbags for safety. The Opel Crossland X
1.6TD Enjoy is currently priced at R349 000
including a 3 year/60 000km service plan.

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