Name: Vauxhall Crossland (2017 - present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Vauxhall Crossland
Rating: 57

Summary

The Vauxhall Crossland is the smallest SUV/crossover in the Vauxhall family, although it’s not much smaller than the Mokka. It was launched in early 2017 as the Crossland X, and a major facelift in early 2021 saw the ‘X’ dropped from the name.

The Crossland was is the first model in the Vauxhall range to share most of its underpinnings with similar vehicles from its new parent company, the French-owned PSA Group that purchased Vauxhall and Opel from General Motors. In this case, the Crossland is based on the same platform as the Peugeot 2008 and Citroën C3 Aircross.

The Vauxhall Crossland X received generally average reviews from the UK motoring media, although things have improved slightly for the updated Crossland. It has received praise for being practical and good value for money, but has been criticised for being unrefined and disappointing to drive.

As of February 2024, the Vauxhall Crossland has an overall New Car Expert Rating of D, with a score of 57%. It gets points for having low CO₂ emissions and running costs, but its safety rating has now expired and media reviews have been poor.

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Key specifications

Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol (and previously diesel)
Price: From £22,550 on-road

Launched: Spring 2017
Last updated: Winter 2020/21
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

The Car Expert+

Score: 7.6 / 10
“Anyone looking for lots of space, a long equipment list at a reasonable price and a competent performance should consider the Crossland X.”
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Auto Express+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Crossland SUV offers good family practicality, but isn’t as sharp to drive or efficient as some rivals.”
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Model reviewed: 2021 update
Score: 6 / 10
“A worthy update to the Vauxhall Crossland. It’s still a reasonably priced small SUV with heaps of space inside and now with sportier appeal, thanks to its new look.”
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Auto Trader+

Model reviewed: 2020 update
Score: 6 / 10
“Vauxhall’s popular compact crossover comes in for a refresh, dropping the ‘X’ from its name, adopting a smart new look and now better to drive than before.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Crossland X ticks several boxes that’ll be important to many buyers considering a small SUV. It’s reasonably practical for its size, it’s reasonably comfortable to drive, it’s affordable to buy and run and it’s more stylish than your average hatchback. For a lot of small families after capable daily transport, that’ll be plenty.”
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Autocar+

Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 6 / 10
“Typically practical and well priced, but Vauxhall can do better.”
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Business Car+

Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol manual SRi Nav
Score: 7 / 10
“The depreciation part of running costs appears higher than even older rivals. To make the Vauxhall Crossland truly cost-effective against rivals, customers will need a generous discount from Vauxhall for outright purchase and a high degree of financial support in the leasing sector.”
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Car+

Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Crossland X isn’t a car that makes you yearn to take it for a spin. But that’s missing the point somewhat, because for its target market it does the job admirably well, and while we wouldn’t buy one, we suspect quite a lot of people might if sales of the Mokka X are anything to go by. “
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Car Keys+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Updates to the Vauxhall Crossland have certainly brought welcome improvements to this crossover. It now looks better, while is a much better all-rounder to drive, too.”
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Score: 7 / 10
“While it is by no means a class leader, the Vauxhall Crossland X does most things decently. It is spacious, well equipped and has a good infotainment system. However, the poor drive and ride and below-par interior materials do let it down significantly.”
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Carbuyer+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Crossland is practical and comfortable, but it’s let down by an underwhelming driving experience.” (Andy Goodwin)
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Carwow+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Crossland X has good engines, a nice infotainment system and a practical interior. It isn’t the best small SUV to drive, though.”
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Company Car Today+

Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol manual SRi Nav
“Tidy update improves the Vauxhall Crossland’s looks but the car is still set to be overshadowed by the new Mokka arriving shortly on UK roads.”
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Eurekar+

Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol manual (130hp) SRi Nav
“On the road, the latest Vauxhall Crossland is much sharper and refined. When it comes to handling, changes have been made to the steering to make it more responsive.”
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Heycar+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Small SUVs often get wacky styling and colourful interiors designed to appeal to the trendy people that often buy them but what if you want a compact SUV that doesn’t draw attention to itself? Well, the Vauxhall Crossland could be the car for you. “
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Honest John+

Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol Elite
“Should you or shouldn’t you? There’s a lot of competition. But the styling and the colours have a lot of appeal, while the 1.2T 130 offers an excellent combination of performance and economy for a small SUV.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Crossland X is more practical than the likes of a Renault Captur or Nissan Juke. But small crossover buyers are spoilt for choice – and that means it’s tricky to recommend.”
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Motors.co.uk+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Crossland X is Vauxhall’s smallest crossover, and is an ideal small family car with its mix of value and practicality.”
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Parkers+

Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7.2 / 10
“Low-cost small SUV is entry-level X model”
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The Telegraph+

Model reviewed: 2021
Score: 6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Crossland X gets closer than most to all-round competence.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 6 / 10
“In both concept and execution, the Vauxhall Crossland X is superior to the Meriva it replaces, as well as being one of the roomier and more economical compact SUVs.”
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Top Gear+

Model reviewed: 2021
Score: 5 / 10
“The Vauxhall Crossland presents enough rational arguments that it’ll insinuate itself deep into many families’ lives.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Vauxhall Crossland X is, in short, a mini MPV disguised as a crossover.”
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What Car?+

Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 4 / 10
“The Vauxhall Crossland X is very spacious for such a small SUV and comes well equipped. However, some of its rivals are better to drive.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2017
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Adult protection: 85%
Child protection: 84%
Vulnerable road users: 62%
Safety assist: 57%

Notes on safety rating

The Vauxhall Crossland (then known as the Crossland X) was crash tested by Euro NCAP back in 2017 and awarded a five-star rating. However, this rating expired in January 2024 and is no longer valid as the car no longer meets the standards required for such a rating. This is normal practice, as Euro NCAP reviews its ratings on most cars annually with most ratings expiring after about six or seven years.

However, if you are comparing a used Crossland (or Crossland X) to vehicles of similar age, whose ratings will have probably also expired, its safety rating score is still useful.

Eco rating

No eco rating

As of February 2024, the Vauxhall Crossland has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of February 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Vauxhall Crossland to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Crossland, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	48 mpg	C	46 – 50 mpg	B – C
Diesel models	60 mpg	A	58 – 61 mpg	A – B

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	138 g/km	B	129 – 146 g/km	A – B
Diesel models	130 g/km	A	120 – 150 g/km	A – B

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	17	A	8 – 50	A – F

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£148	A
Year 2	£484	A
Year 3	£746	A
Year 4	£1,006	A
Year 5	£1,390	B
Overall	£3,774	A

The Vauxhall Crossland is a relatively affordable small SUV to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Fuel consumption is only average for the petrol models, which is disappointing compared to most of its main rivals. The diesel models are no longer available new, but produce much better economy.

The good news is that servicing and insurance costs are exemplary, which will be a relief when these bills roll around each year.