VAUXHALL GRANDLAND PRODUCTION BECOMES MORE EFFICIENT WITH NEW MONOCOAT PAINT PROCESS

• Newly introduced monocoat paint process reduces water, energy, and time consumption during Grandland production  
• New process saves around 80,000 litres of water per month and reduces annual CO2 emissions by approximately 580 tonnes
• Grandland is the first Stellantis model in Europe to adopt this method
• Grandland recently ranked among the UK’s top 10 cars in the 2026 Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction survey
• Available with fully electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid powertrains

Vauxhall has introduced a new resource-saving paint process for the Grandland, helping to reduce the environmental impact of production while maintaining the high-quality finish appreciated by customers.

The new monocoat process is for the contrasting black roof, a feature available as standard across the Grandland line-up. Produced in Eisenach, Germany, the Grandland is the first vehicle built at a European Stellantis plant to benefit from the innovative paint application method.

Previously, the black roof finish required separate base coat and clear coat applications, with additional drying stages between processes. The new monocoat method combines both stages into a single operation, reducing the amount of water, energy, and time required during production.

By removing an additional drying stage and reducing the number of paint applications required, the new process significantly lowers energy and water consumption. The introduction of monocoat paint has reduced water usage by around 80,000 litres per month, while annual CO2 emissions at the plant are expected to fall by approximately 580 tonnes. The process also reduces electricity and thermal energy requirements by 500kW and 150kW per production hour, respectively, and reduces the amount of waste products generated during production.

The introduction of the monocoat process is part of Vauxhall’s wider focus on sustainability throughout the Grandland’s development. In addition to a range of electrified powertrains, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric variants, the Grandland incorporates recycled and renewable materials throughout its construction. More than 550kg of the vehicle is made from recycled and regenerative raw materials, while materials derived from recycled PET bottles are used in areas including the seats, door panels, dashboard, and centre console.

The Grandland’s combination of design, technology, and efficiency continues to resonate with UK customers. In the 2026 Auto Express Driver Power survey, the Grandland finished third overall and was the top mid-size SUV, making it one of three Vauxhall models to appear in the top 10.

Vauxhall Grandland is available with a choice of electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid powertrains, offering customers a broad range of options while continuing Vauxhall's commitment to reducing the environmental impact of both its vehicles and manufacturing processes.

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Vauxhall Motors started making cars in the UK in 1903. Today, as the oldest and most familiar of Britain’s automotive manufacturers, its philosophy is to build vehicles that are relevant to all and offer design, high levels of equipment and technology, and electrification at an attainable level. Vauxhall is one of few automotive brands to produce electric vehicles in Britain at its manufacturing plant in Ellesmere Port – the UK’s first electric-only manufacturing plant where the Combo Electric van is made.  Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain campaign raises the profile of the need for more on-street electric vehicle charging so that everyone can benefit from the switch to electric.  Find out more at www.electricstreets.co.uk 

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Vauxhall is part of Stellantis NV, a global leader created for the new era of sustainable mobility as a result of the merger between Groupe PSA and FCA Group in January 2021. Vauxhall is a leader in electrification – as of 2021, it was one of the first manufacturers to offer fully electric versions of all its vans. Since the end of 2024, Vauxhall has offered a fully electric version of every model in its car and van line-up. Info: www.vauxhall.co.uk