Opel Grandland 2024

The 2024 Grandland made its world premiere at Eisenach, the very plant selected to build it. Opel upgraded the factory to support the STLA Medium platform and added a dedicated battery shop. The company also highlighted the use of recycled materials, stating that more than 500 kilograms of the vehicle’s mass come from recycled or renewable sources. These details underline the model’s role in Opel’s wider industrial and electrification transition.

The second-generation Grandland was designed and engineered in Germany and assembled at Opel’s Eisenach plant in Thuringia. Stellantis announced an investment of more than €130 million to adapt the facility for the new model and its electrified derivatives. The production system was designed to handle different vehicle architectures, including hybrid and battery-electric versions. No reliable public figure has been identified for the total production of the 2024 Grandland or for a specific “Base” trim. Production totals would also vary according to market, powertrain and the period being measured.

Early commentary needs to be separated from the generational change. In its 2024 review of the outgoing first-generation Grandland, Top Gear considered the facelifted styling more appealing and the standard equipment competitive, but criticised the ordinary driving experience and firm ride. The publication advised readers to wait for the next-generation model, which was due later in 2024. That assessment mainly concerns the 2017-2024 vehicle and should not be presented as a definitive verdict on the second-generation Grandland. At launch, the better-documented points about the new model were its STLA Medium platform, electrified powertrain strategy and increased exterior dimensions.