The name recalls an adventurous past that between the nineties and 2000s translated into an off-road vehicle ready for anything. Today the Opel Frontera is reborn in the form of a compact SUV which will complete the range of the Blitz brand, placing itself between the Mokka and Grandland. After telling you what it looks like in person during the preview in Milan, here are 5 things to know about the new Opel Frontera.
1. Compact size and shared platform for Opel Frontera
The new compact SUV from the German brand is based on the Smart Car platform, the architecture which is also the basis for the new Citroen C3 and which will be the starting point for the new Fiat Panda and other future Stellantis models, thus making full use of the group’s synergies. It is 4.38 meters long, 17 cm longer than the Crossland.
2. Electric and hybrid
There will be two options available for the new Opel Frontera, an electric version and a hybrid. As for the variant on tap, it will be equipped with a 113 HP engine and a 44 kWh battery for an autonomy close to 300 km, with the future also holding a second version with an autonomy close to 400 km. The Hybrid version, however, with 48 Volt technology, will be offered with two power levels, 100 and 136 HP, both combined with the dual clutch gearbox.
3. Practical interior
Inside the passenger compartment of the new Opel Frontera we find the layout similar to that of the latest models of the German brand. In fact, they are available across the entire range two 10” screens each, one for the instrument cluster and another for controlling the multimedia features. The steering wheel is also new while the climate controls remain physical. Further down we find the first USB sockets (another 2 are at the rear) and the plate for induction charging of the smartphone. Great attention is also paid to ergonomics with specific seats as well as to the environment with the use of sustainable coverings and smart elements such as the belt for the central cockpit.
4. Lots of space and 7 optional seats
The great versatility of the new Opel SUV is evident precisely in its loading capacity, with 450 litres which can become 1,600 liters by folding down the rear seats with a 60:40 split. On the roof you can then use load bars with a static capacity of up to 240 kg. Also interesting is the seven-seater option, which will arrive at a later date, offering, like the Zafira, very useful versatility even for large families.
5. Simple range and low price for the Opel Frontera
The orders that will open in the next few weeks, with only two trim levels available, Frontera and GS. The first is aimed more at adventure, with extensive standard technological equipment while the second has 17” alloy wheels, roof bars, contrasting roof, automatic climate control and heated seats. There will be no options with the customer only having to choose the colour. The price of the new Opel Frontera it will start from 24,500 euros
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