Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
The European arm of GM, Opel, introduced the facelifted version of the Frontera SUV in 1995, fixing most of the problems encountered by the model when it was launched in 1989.
The Frontera was a product developed by GM in cooperation with Honda and Isuzu and was available in several markets from the U.S. to Australia and from Northern Europe to Africa. Moreover, it sported several badges on the grille, such as Holden, Opel, Honda, Isuzu, Vauxhall, and Chevrolet.
One of the biggest complaints about the car was about the lights department, and GM improved the headlights and also changed their styling in the process by rounding them a bit more at the corners. Moreover, the clear-lense blinkers and parking lights mounted vertically on the corners were seamlessly continued by the flared wheel arches. The bumper was no longer completely black but sported an unpainted upper section that could protect better against scratches. On the side, a black rubber stripe crossed the doors and proved to be effective in protecting the bodywork against shopping carts. Despite having more room in the trunk than its three-door sibling, the Frontera kept the full-size spare wheel on the tailgate, giving the vehicle a stronger appearance.
Inside, the restyled dashboard featured rounded edges and a small instrument cluster flanked by several buttons mounted on its frame. Yet, the rectangular vents remained in place, and the stereo took the lowest position on the center stack. Between the front bucket seats on the center console, the carmaker installed the gearstick and the low-range transmission lever.
Under the hood, Opel installed a new engine range. The 2.0-liter powerplant was replaced by a stronger and more economical 2.2-liter, fuel-injected unit. For the turbo-diesel versions, the 2.3-liter was replaced by a 2.4-liter and a 2.8-liter, respectively.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2i 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 @ 2600 RPM 202 Nm @ 2600 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): | 13.6 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: | 235/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.1 cuFT (541 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3974.9 lbs (1803 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 271.3 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDS 5MT AWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2499 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 3600 RPM 116 HP @ 3600 RPM 114 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 260 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.8 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: | 235/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.1 cuFT (541 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4232.9 lbs (1920 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5732 lbs (2600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.3 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 270.3 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L TDi 5MT AWD (113 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2771 cm3 |
Power: | 83 KW @ 3600 RPM 113 HP @ 3600 RPM 111 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 179 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM 242 Nm @ 2100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 91.3 mph (147 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.8 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: | 235/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.7 in (2761 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.1 cuFT (541 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4232.9 lbs (1920 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5732 lbs (2600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 249.1 g/km |