Used Vauxhall Crossland X cars for sale or finance at 10.9% APR

The Vauxhall Crossland X launched in 2017 as an indirect replacement to the Vauxhall Meriva, as buyers turned towards SUVs and crossovers instead of MPVs. All have five doors for easy access to the rear seats, and a hatchback tailgate for a versatile boot space. There are a number of different trim levels to suit a range of tastes.

The Crossland has a 4.2-metre footprint, so parking and manoeuvring should be a piece of cake. It’s marginally longer and taller than the Vauxhall Mokka, and is a similar size to its closest alternatives.

It might not take up much space on the road, but there’s a decent amount of space for four adults in the Crossland. Most examples have a 410-litre boot, which is noticeably bigger than a Corsa and a little bigger than the SEAT Arona and Skoda Kamiq. Some have sliding rear seats (this was an option) and these cars get a maximum boot size of 520 litres, with the extra space being available if you don’t need rear legroom.

Search hard enough and you’ll find some diesel-powered Vauxhall Crosslands, but the vast majority have a 1.2-litre petrol engine. There are manual and automatic gearboxes available. For a fully electric option, head to the Vauxhall Mokka-e.

For the right kind of buyer, the Vauxhall Crossland X will make an excellent choice. This compact model focuses on practicality above all else. That means you get an impressively spacious cabin and a big boot despite its exterior dimensions which are mostly similar to a Corsa.

What's more, the Crossland X is reasonably affordable, especially as a nearly new or used car, so you get quite a bit of practicality for your money. Others might be faster, more stylish or more fun to drive, but the Crossland X gets a lot of the sensible stuff right, which makes it easy to live with on a day-to-day basis.

The Crossland X is only offered with front-wheel drive and doesn't have four-wheel drive as an option, despite its chunky SUV-inspired looks.

That won't matter to the kinds of buyers that'll pick the Crossland X, however, because most are unlikely to stray further than a grassy car park, where two-wheel-drive versions still provide ample grip.

If you want the confidence to use your Crossland X all year round, consider fitting winter tyres over the colder months. This will substantially improve traction in low temperatures as well as over ice and snow, and is generally cheaper than trading up to a four-wheel-drive alternative.