Summary
The Vauxhall Crossland was the smallest SUV/crossover in the Vauxhall family. It was launched in early 2017 as the Crossland X, and a major facelift in early 2021 saw the ‘X’ dropped from the name. It was discontinued in 2024 and replaced by the new Vauxhall Frontera.
The Crossland was the first model in the Vauxhall range to share most of its underpinnings with similar vehicles from the French-owned PSA Group that purchased Vauxhall and Opel from General Motors, and was subsequently integrated into the vast Stellantis group. In this case, the Crossland is based on the same platform as the Peugeot 2008 and Citroën C3 Aircross.
The Vauxhall Crossland (both with and without the X) received generally low review scores from the UK motoring media, although things did improve slightly for the updated Crossland. It received praise for being practical and good value for money, but was criticised for being unrefined and disappointing to drive.
As of June 2025, the Vauxhall Crossland has an overall Used Car Expert Rating of C, with a score of 63%. It scores top marks for its low CO2 emissions and running costs, but its safety rating has now expired and media review scores were generally poor.
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol (and previously diesel)
Price when new: From £22,550 on-road
Launched: Spring 2017
Discontinued: Spring 2024
Replaced by: Vauxhall Frontera
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“The Crossland SUV offers good family practicality, but isn’t as sharp to drive or efficient as some rivals.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
Read full review“The Vauxhall Crossland has great engine options, decent boot space and practical sliding rear seats on some models. It’s average to drive, though, and alternatives offer swankier infotainment options.”
Model reviewed: Crossland range
Score: 5 / 10
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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: 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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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: Crossland X range
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
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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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2017
Date expired: January 2024
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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
The Vauxhall Crossland was not assessed by Green NCAP during its production life.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
Total claims: 11
Average repair cost: £1242.53
Last updated: April 2025
Reliability score
All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims
As of June 2025, the Vauxhall Crossland has a middling overall reliability score, according to workshop and extended warranty data provided by our partner, MotorEasy.
The average repair costs are very high for a car of this class, at more than £1,200. However, we only have a relatively small sample of cars to date, so this could change over time.
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 | 47 mpg | C | 44 – 50 mpg | B – C |
Diesel models | 60 mpg | A | 58 – 61 mpg | A – B |
CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
Petrol models | 137 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.
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