Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
In 1998 Opel introduced the second generation of its Frontera SUV with a choice of two bodyworks: sports with three doors and Wagon with five doors.
Despite looking very similar to its predecessor, it was actually a completely new vehicle. It was the German brand version of the Honda Passport or Isuzu Rodeo, albeit the European model was slightly different in terms of engine lineup and options. Moreover, this second generation tried to prove that GM could offer a trustworthy SUV for the Old Continent.
At first glance, it was the same vehicle as before. Yet, the automaker's designers reshaped the bodywork and gave it a smoother look with rounded corners. At the front, the rectangular headlights were continued on the sides by the corner-mounted blinkers. In addition, the plastic bumper was redesigned to look more aerodynamic and incorporate a wide center air intake. The rear doors featured rounded corners, following the bio-design trend that conquered the automotive design studios at that time.
Inside, the automaker struggled harder to create a friendlier, better-equipped cabin. Gone were the straight angles and corners from its predecessor. On the 1998 Frontera, the curved lines looked like they were drawn for a sedan. Yet, between the front seats, the two sticks for the gearbox and the transfer case reminded customers that this was an actual SUV, built to tackle more than a curb and a sidewalk during a parking maneuver. The rear seats were quite roomy for adult-sized passengers, and the flat-folding bench could expand the trunk area almost to an LCV standard.
Under the smoothed bodywork, Opel installed a chassis with front independent suspension and a live axle in the back. In addition, the carmaker offered the Frontera with a choice of three engines: one turbo-diesel and two with gasoline. Besides the five-speed manual, Opel offered a four-speed automatic as an option for selected versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 16V 5MT AWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2198 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 5200 RPM 136 HP @ 5200 RPM 134 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 149 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 202 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.5 in (4661 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.7 cuFT (388 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3739 lbs (1696 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5291.1 lbs (2400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 265 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 24V 5MT AWD (205 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3165 cm3 |
Power: | 151 KW @ 5400 RPM 205 HP @ 5400 RPM 202 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 290 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.3 mph (184 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.5 in (4661 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.7 cuFT (388 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3882.3 lbs (1761 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5401.3 lbs (2450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 316 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L DTi 5MT AWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2171 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 3800 RPM 116 HP @ 3800 RPM 114 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 260 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.7 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/75 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.5 in (4661 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.7 cuFT (388 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3871.3 lbs (1756 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5401.3 lbs (2450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 243.8 g/km |