Used Vauxhall Crossland for sale: everything you need to know

The Vauxhall Crossland occupies a slightly confusing position in the brand’s range, being barely larger than the much more stylish Vauxhall Mokka, yet competing with the same broad spread of rivals. That’s just one of the side effects of the model effectively replacing the old Meriva MPV, and it’s certainly a little more spacious than the Mokka inside.

It’s not much to look at and not much to drive either, but it still makes sense as a used buy, thanks to that spacious cabin, a decently-sized boot for the class, plus generous equipment levels and overall good value.

The Mokka is an obvious alternative if you’ve an affinity with the Vauxhall brand but want something more visually appealing, while the market is chock-full of other compact SUVS, including the Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008, Ford Puma, Renault Captur, and Skoda Kamiq, as just a small snapshot of what’s available.

Should you buy a Vauxhall Crossland?

While the Crossland isn’t the most interesting small SUV to look at, either inside or out, that might be exactly why it appeals to some buyers. Other models in the class like the Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008 or even the Vauxhall Mokka are quite extrovert in their appearance - and sometimes you just want a car that fades into the background.

Not only is it subtle, but by being a little more upright and less rakish, the Crossland feels more spacious than several rivals, and its 410-litre boot (expanding to 1255 litres with the rear seats folded) is pretty competitive - the Mokka offers 350 litres and 1105 litres respectively in a car only a little shorter.

Another highlight of the Crossland is the turbocharged petrol engine, which is smooth, has decent performance, and doesn’t use much fuel. The diesels (dropped in later models) use even less, though they’re not quite as pleasant to use.

The straightforward cabin design shouldn’t put many people off, and while the plastics feel a bit cheap in places, they’re put together okay. And while Vauxhalls rarely top reliability surveys, every mechanic in the land knows how to work on them.

The Vauxhall Mokka is a more interesting alternative from the same brand, but you’re spoiled for choice for small SUVs whether buying new or used - from the fun-to-drive Ford Puma to the sharp styling of the Nissan Juke and Peugeot 2008, or the quality feel of cars like the Skoda Kamiq and Renault Captur, there’s something for almost everyone in this class.

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What’s the best used Vauxhall Crossland model to buy?

The 110PS turbocharged petrol is the pick of the range here. It has much better performance than the entry-level 83PS car but identical economy (on paper, at least), and while it’s not as frugal as the diesel options, the petrol is much smoother and quieter, and with diesel currently being more expensive, the actual difference in running costs will be negligible. Go for the 130PS petrol if you need an automatic gearbox.

SE Edition trim isn’t too badly equipped, certainly since the car’s 2020 facelift, but the SRi Edition and Elite Edition that sit above it both feel slightly more welcoming, and you’ll welcome the Elite Edition’s inclusion of heated seats and a heated steering wheel when the weather gets cold.

Used Vauxhall Crossland fuel economy and performance

• Vauxhall Crossland 1.2 83PS: With a naturally-aspirated 1.2-litre petrol engine the Crossland makes 83PS through a five-speed manual transmission, getting from 0-62mph in 14 seconds. Combined economy is up to 48.7mpg.
• Vauxhall Crossland 1.2 Turbo 110PS: With a turbocharger the 1.2’s power jumps to 110PS and its 0-62mph time falls to 10.5 seconds, with a six-speed manual gearbox. Economy is the same as the 83PS car, at 48.7mpg.
• Vauxhall Crossland 1.2 Turbo 130PS: Yet more power, at 130PS, reduces the Crossland’s 0-62mph time by another second, but economy actually improves slightly to 49.6mpg combined. With a six-speed automatic gearbox, 0-62mph takes 9.9 seconds and economy drops to 46.3mpg.
• Vauxhall Crossland 1.5 Turbo D 110PS: The first of two turbocharged diesels makes 110PS and has a manual gearbox as standard. It takes 11.4 seconds to get from 0-62mph, and it’s the most frugal Crossland, at 62.8mpg combined.
• Vauxhall Crossland 1.5 Turbo D 120PS: The 120PS version of the 1.5 Turbo D came only with an automatic gearbox, but is marginally quicker than the 110PS car at 11.1 seconds from 0-62mph. Combined economy was quoted at up to 57.7mpg.

What used Vauxhall Crossland trim levels are available?

The Vauxhall Crossland is still on sale at the time of writing but only in Ultimate trim. Previously though several other trim levels were offered, which we’ve covered in detail below. We’re concentrating on the post-2020 facelift cars here, so bear in mind that earlier models (from the car’s 2017 launch) may not be quite as well equipped as those mentioned below.

• The Vauxhall Crossland SE Edition got 16-inch alloy wheels as standard, plus a 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), air conditioning, cruise control with a speed limiter, auto LED lights and wipers, electric and heated mirrors, lane departure warning, speed limit sign recognition, and hill start assist.
• The Vauxhall Crossland SRi Edition upgraded to both larger 17-inch alloy wheels and a larger 8-inch touchscreen, as well as dual-zone climate control, an underfloor boot compartment, ambient lighting, a contrasting black roof, rear parking sensors, and even more driver assistance and safety features.
• The Vauxhall Crossland Elite Edition had a similar equipment list to the SRi Edition but traded the boot floor compartment (and a couple of other ‘Versatility Pack’ features) for a Winter Pack with heated seats and steering wheel.
• The Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate mixed the kit from the SRi Edition and Elite Edition (so included both the Versatility Pack and Winter Pack), and added Alcantara seat trim, keyless entry and start, and silver roof rails and door trim elements.

Used Vauxhall Crossland dimensions and boot size

The Vauxhall Crossland’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4212mm
• Width: 1765mm (without mirrors), 1976mm (with mirrors)
• Height: 1605mm

The Vauxhall Crossland’s boot size is:

• 410 litres
• 1255 litres with the rear seats folded (to roof)

Used Vauxhall Crossland road tax

As the Crossland first hit the market in 2017, all are subject to a flat rate of VED once past their first, CO2-based year. That means all currently cost £180 per year, the standard rate for petrol and diesel vehicles.

How much is it to insure a Vauxhall Crossland?

The 83PS petrol model might be short on performance and no more economical than the more powerful turbo version, but it’s at least the cheapest to insure, with a group 8 rating. That jumps to group 14 for the 110PS Turbo, while the 130PS Turbo cars are most expensive with a group 19 maximum. For comparison, the sportier Vauxhall Mokka starts in group 12 and tops out in group 20, so the Crossland should be a touch cheaper to insure, model for model.

Read our full Vauxhall Crossland review