Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Opel introduced the second generation of the Frontera SUV in 1998, and even if it didn't look that much different than its predecessor, it was actually a new vehicle.
The German automaker was new in the SUV segment, but its parent company, GM, was not. So, the American company decided to join forces with Honda and Isuzu and introduced the first generation of the Frontera. It was a mild success, but it was good enough to convince them to create a second generation, where they fixed most of the problems seen on the Frontera I.
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 three-door version, named Frontera Sport, featured a small triangular window between the doors and the tilted-forward C-pillar.
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.
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 (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 |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.4 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: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3604.6 lbs (1635 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5070.6 lbs (2300 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: | 251 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 24V 5MT (206 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 |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.3 mph (184 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 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: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3750.1 lbs (1701 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5070.6 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.2 mpg US (17.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 312 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L DTi 5MT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2171 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 3800 RPM 115 HP @ 3800 RPM 114 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 260 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 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: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.8 in (1,519/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3736.8 lbs (1695 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5070.6 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.4 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 241.2 g/km |