- New Vauxhall Frontera celebrates its international premiere
- Frontera Electric accessible with as much as 186 or 248 miles of vary (WLTP provisional)
- Frontera Hybrid options 100hp or 136hp 1.2 turbo engine and 48V hybrid know-how
- New Frontera will likely be accessible as seven-seater sooner or later
- Simple selection of three trim ranges – Design, GS and Ultimate – at an reasonably priced worth
- Frontera sits between Mokka and All-New Grandland in Vauxhall’s refreshed SUV line-up
- Vauxhall is dedicated to electrifying Britain and can provide a completely electrical model of each automotive and van in its line-up by the tip of this 12 months
A couple of weeks in the past, Vauxhall launched the primary photos of the brand new Frontera; right this moment the spacious, comfy, new compact SUV for outside followers and households is celebrating its world premiere.
The model has additionally revealed that the all-new SUV won’t solely have room for 5 individuals; however is spacious sufficient to be accessible as a seven-seater within the close to future. With quite a few sensible options on board, will probably be accessible because the totally electrical, domestically emissions-free Frontera Electric or with 48V know-how within the Frontera Hybrid.
James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, stated: “The New Frontera is our new family-size SUV, offering customers innovative and practical electric mobility at an affordable price. Highly flexible with up to seven seats, spacious, and with a choice of hybrid and electric powertrains, we’re confident that Frontera will appeal to new and existing audiences as well as sit very well in our revised SUV line-up in between Mokka and the forthcoming All-New Grandland.”
Robust look and plenty of sensible options as customary
The putting design of the brand new Vauxhall Frontera makes it stand out instantly, because of a rugged interpretation of Vauxhall’s daring and pure design philosophy. Every variant of the Frontera proudly bears the Griffin emblem within the centre of the Vauxhall Vizor, which seamlessly integrates with the LED headlamps. Prominent wheel arches and sills in addition to the eye-catching C-pillar underline the strong character. Measuring 4,380mm in size, the Frontera sits between the Mokka (4,151mm) and All-New Grandland (4,650mm) in Vauxhall’s refreshed SUV line-up.
The fashionable seems to be with a give attention to the necessities proceed seamlessly within the inside. The Pure Panel cockpit contains a newly designed steering wheel and two 10-inch widescreens, in addition to bodily buttons for key features, providing a clear, detoxed person expertise.
The Frontera additionally affords many sensible options as customary, together with wi-fi smartphone connectivity. There are two USB ports accessible within the entrance and an additional two USB ports accessible within the second row; a wi-fi charger will even be supplied. Rear passengers could make use of sensible smartphone pockets within the entrance seat backrests, whereas bigger gadgets that may usually not match into the cabin correctly, akin to tablets, will be safely saved within the centre console because of a versatile strap that holds them in place.
Suitability for lengthy journeys is a high precedence for the brand new Frontera. At the entrance, the driving force and entrance passenger can sit on the brand new patented Intelli-Seats with a slot within the center that relieves stress on the tailbone. The seat materials are additionally accessible in a completely sustainable recycled materials. More than 450 litres of bags will be saved within the boot; with the seats folded down this extends to 1,600 litres. Additional versatility is supplied by the 60:40 break up rear seats and break up boot flooring.
For those that need to spend the evening outdoor, the brand new Frontera will be ordered with non-compulsory roof rails and a roof tent with ladder specifically designed for the SUV. After arriving at its vacation spot, the Frontera can shoulder as much as 240 kilogrammes on its roof.
Focus on the necessities: Two powertrain ideas, three trims, simple to order
Intuitive, attainable and centered on the necessities: Vauxhall meets these necessities in each respect with the brand new Frontera, with a easy selection of powertrains and trim ranges.
The new Frontera is offered both as a hybrid with 48-volt know-how or totally electrical. The Frontera Hybrid has a 100hp 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine developed particularly for hybrid use. This operates together with a 21kW (28hp) electrical motor and an electrified six-speed twin clutch transmission, in order that gasoline consumption and CO2 emissions are considerably decrease in comparison with a conventionally powered mannequin. In addition, the Frontera Hybrid will even be accessible with a 136hp 1.2 turbo engine.
Customers who need to journey domestically emissions-free can order the totally electrical Frontera Electric, which relies on the brand new ‘Smart Car’ BEV-native platform – a improvement from the present e-CMP platform – and contains a 113hp electrical motor. It will provide a variety of greater than 186 miles (c.300km) (WLTP provisional) with 100kW charging functionality as customary, whereas the “long range” model will be capable to journey as much as round 248 miles (c.400km) (WLTP provisional) with out stopping to cost.
Set to be extensively geared up, even from entry stage, the trim line-up will mirror the present easy Vauxhall vary with Design, GS and Ultimate variations. Full UK pricing and specification will likely be introduced at a later date.
With the arrival of Frontera Electric and the All-New Grandland Electric, Vauxhall will provide a completely electrical model of each automotive and van mannequin by the tip of this 12 months.