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OPEL Frontera Wagon 1998-2004 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

OPEL Frontera Wagon 1998-2004 6 Photos
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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.

OPEL Frontera Wagon 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
  2 gasoline engines
  • 2.2L 16V 5MT AWD (136 HP)
  • 3.2L V6 24V 5MT AWD (205 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 2.2L DTi 5MT AWD (115 HP)

OPEL Frontera Wagon
2.2L 16V 5MT AWD (136 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 16V 5MT AWD (136 HP)
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
Top Speed:100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/75 R15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3739 lbs (1696 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5291.1 lbs (2400 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

OPEL Frontera Wagon
3.2L V6 24V 5MT AWD (205 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 24V 5MT AWD (205 HP)
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
Top Speed:114.3 mph (184 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3882.3 lbs (1761 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5401.3 lbs (2450 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

OPEL Frontera Wagon
2.2L DTi 5MT AWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L DTi 5MT AWD (115 HP)
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
Top Speed:95.7 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/75 R15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3871.3 lbs (1756 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5401.3 lbs (2450 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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
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