VAUXHALL Antara 2007-2010 Photos, engines & full specs

Sharing most of its underpinnings and powertrains with the Chevrolet Captiva, the Vauxhall Antara was a compact crossover SUV produced between 2006 and 2015.

Just like the twin sister Open Antara, the crossover was built on the Theta platform and offered seating for 5, while the Chevrolet Captiva could accommodate up to 7 occupants.

The model was sold under different names depending on the market, such as Opel Antara in Europe, Holden Captiva MaXX in the Australasia and as Saturn Due in Canada and the US.

Resembling the Opel Antara GTC Concept presented in 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the final version featured a stylish exterior design with a sporty and athletic look.

Inside, the driver-oriented cockpit was practical and looked well, with its design getting close to that of a more luxurious sedan. Other eye-catching details inside the cabin were three large round air vents and a distinctively shaped handbrake grip.

Space-wise, the new Antara offered a roomy cabin with great legroom and headroom for all occupants. The trunk was a good size offering a transport volume of 370 liters, 865 liters with the folded bench and up to 1420 liters when loaded to the roof.

Safety was also considered with front and side airbags, head curtain airbags, three-point seat belts and head restraints, as well as belt-face limiters and seat-belt pre-tensioners.

The Vauxhall Antara was available in three trim levels: E, S and the flagship SE.

The entry-level Antara came with four-wheel-drive, ESP, air-conditioning, fog lights and 17-inch alloys. With the S trim level, the buyers got electronic climate control, heated front seats, a trip computer, cruise control, a rear seat center armrest, 18-inch alloys, automatic headlights and wipers, as well as chrome door handles.

The top-of-the-range SE came with leather upholstery, Bluetooth connectivity, xenon headlamps, parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system, electro-chromatic dimming rear-view and door mirrors, as well as a DVD-based satellite navigation system.