The world premiere of Frontera took place in 1991 in Geneva. The car is interesting in that it is not completely German, but is a Europeanized version of the Japanese Isuzu Rodeo jeep. the first generation was almost completely identical to its Japanese ancestor. The changes only affected the engines. The transmission is manufactured in Japan, the engine in Germany (there are also Italian VM diesels), and cars are assembled in England.
The first generation Frontera was produced with two body types, a short three-door (Frontera Sport with removable panels above the rear seat and Frontera Soft Top with a folding awning above it) and a long-wheelbase five-door (Estate).
The range of engines is represented by gasoline power units with a volume of 2.0 / 115 hp, 2.2 / 136 hp. and turbo diesel 2.5 / 115 hp.
Brakes: front - disc, rear - drum.
In 1995, the car was modernized: in the rear suspension, the springs were replaced with springs, the lower flap of the rear door began to fold not down, but to the side. The spare wheel, which used to be in the luggage compartment, was attached to it.
The second generation Opel Frontera was released in 1998. The exterior of the SUV has not changed much. Note the new false radiator grille, elegant taillights, a more "masculine" front bumper, undershooting on the body sidewalls and the original triangular side window on the Frontera Sport short-wheelbase car. It differs from the first in smoother and more rounded lines, which made the look of the SUV coherent and modern. Speakers to the exterior add dedicated wheel arches and side window configurations. Opel specialists have used a combination of side taillights with interior ventilation deflectors - a technique that is gaining popularity in the global jeep design fashion.
The range of power units has been replenished. There were 2.2-liter direct injection diesel and gasoline engines and a 3.2-liter V6 petrol engine. The most important novelty is an electronic system that allows, by pressing a button, to turn on and off the four-wheel drive when the car is moving at speeds up to 100 km / h. For an additional fee, an automatic 4-band transmission can now be ordered for a car with any engine.
Compared to its predecessor, the second generation Frontera offers improved handling both on and off the road. For example, the front and rear tracks are 60mm wider, a five-link rear suspension is added, and the short version is 130mm longer. All disc brakes.
Thanks to updated powertrains, improved aerodynamics and additional sound insulation, the noise level in the cabin has been significantly reduced.
Safety is ensured by two front full-size airbags and seat belt pretensioners. Height-adjustable head restraints have been added to the rear seats. A center rear headrest can be ordered as an option for the five-door version of the vehicle.
The luggage compartment is an impressive 518 liters. If the rear seats are folded down, the boot capacity increases to 1,790 liters. It opens in two stages. First you need to raise the upper glass part, then move the swinging lower part of the door with a spare wheel to the side.
The instrument panel and other surroundings have undergone major changes. Display of the CARIN navigation system, combining all kinds of functions - from a trip computer to a telephone directory. Since 1999, the Frontera has been fitted with ABS.
The lineup has been expanded with modern RS and Limited versions. Since the 2001 model year, the Opel Frontera Sport Olympus configuration has been produced. The release of this model is timed to coincide with the 2000 Olympics.
In 2003, the production of the Opel Frontera was discontinued. This is due to the fact that the car is outdated and is not in great demand among buyers.
In 2006, Opel plans to introduce an all-new SUV called the Frontera. The new generation will have nothing to do with the old, except for the name. The prototype of the SUV will be the Chevrolet S3X concept car based on the Teta platform.
Opel Frontera was created with the participation of several countries. The body and suspension are slightly modified Isuzu Wizard components. Some of the engines are from Germany, and the production of the model was organized in 1991 in the British city of Luton. Five years after the launch of the assembly line, the Italian diesel VM with a working volume of 2.5 liters appeared in the list of engines.
In 1998, the second generation of the German SUV, marked with the "B" index, debuted. The modernization was thorough. The changes are noticeable at first glance. The headlights, radiator grill and front bumper were neatly retouched at the front. Also updated side mirrors and taillights. The body elements are now more rounded. In the interior, the front panel and seats were refreshed. The line of power units was also revised in favor of more modern designs. In addition, the manufacturer managed to get rid of several shortcomings of the previous version.
In 2001, the Opel Frontera B received a new radiator grill with a huge corporate emblem. A year later, the 2.2-liter diesel increased from 115 to 120 hp. After the last update, the car was produced unchanged until 2003.
The front panel is made of solid materials. The off-road nature of the car is reminiscent of the two transmission levers on the central tunnel.
Engines
Gasoline:
R4 2.0 (115 hp)
R4 2,2 (130-136 HP)
R4 2.4 (125 hp)
V6 3.2 (205 hp)
Diesel:
R4 2,2 (115-120 HP)
R4 2,3 (101 hp)
R4 2.5 (115 hp)
R4 2.8 (113 hp)
The powertrain palette looks attractive, but not all engines are worthy of recommendations. Some of them should be kept as far away as possible. For example, from the 2.5-liter Italian VM turbodiesel with indirect injection, which gives a whole mountain of problems. His troubles: failure of the turbocharger, stretching of the rocker arm mounting studs, malfunctions of the injection system and oil leaks. Each cylinder has its own head, which increases maintenance and repair costs.
Diesel units with a volume of 2.2 and 2.3 liters are also not worth attention, in which the gasket under the block head is often damaged. The first also suffers from problems with the fuel pump, turbocharger valve and valve lifters. Sometimes cracks appear in the block head between the valve seats.
Opel turbo diesel is sometimes naughty because of the malaise of various electronic components.
The list of proposals also includes a 2.8-liter turbodiesel (4JB1T) from the Japanese company Isuzu. Although the direct injection engine does not boast comfortable operation and outstanding dynamics, its endurance deserves respect. It can easily withstand 800,000 km. However, you will have to reckon with the need to replace the liners after about 300,000 km. It is a pity that the Japanese diesel engine was used only in 1995-1996. After it was replaced by the extremely problematic 2.5 VM, which in turn gave way to Opelev's 2.2 DTI in 1999. It is worth noting that spare parts for the 2.8-liter turbodiesel are more expensive and more difficult to obtain than for the 2.3 DTR.
Gasoline engines tend to be in much better physical shape due to their lower mileage. Unfortunately, they are also not without drawbacks. The flagship 3.2 V6 handles the SUV mass well, but is expensive to maintain. The basic 2-liter unit is structurally simple and cheap to repair, but very weak. The 2.2 liter engine does not evoke flattering words from mechanics and consumes slightly less fuel than the 3.2 liter gasoline engine.
The 2.2-liter petrol engine is voracious, but much more reliable than the 2.2 DTI, which has been used since 1999.
Most often, oil leaks are found in gasoline engines. The condition of the exhaust manifold must be monitored. In cars assembled before 2000, it often burst. Sometimes the air flow meter fails.
Do not expect that you will be able to find a copy that does not require any financial investment. After all, the car is already at a venerable age. Please note that gasoline engines use a belt-type timing drive with a replacement interval of 60,000 km. Therefore, so that a disaster does not happen, it is better to replace the timing belt immediately. By spending a little after purchase, you will be able to avoid costly overhauls in the future.
Design features
Opel Frontera was offered with two types of gearboxes: 5-speed manual and 4-range automatic. The torque is transmitted to the wheels of the rear axle, and the front axle is connected forcibly. Before restyling, an additional lever on the central tunnel was used for this, and after that, a button on the front panel. The drivetrain includes a very useful off-road gear and rear axle limited slip differential. The car does not have a center differential, so the four-wheel drive can only be used off-road.
The front suspension is based on double wishbones with torsion bars, and the rigid rear axle is based on leaf springs. In 1995, minor changes to the chassis design improved the vehicle's comfort and handling. In particular, the springs gave way to springs, and the brakes received four ventilated discs. The SUV was produced in two body types: 5 and 3-door station wagon with the possibility of dismantling the rear of the roof of the latter.
The second generation model participated in the EuroNCAP crash tests and earned 3 stars.
Typical malfunctions
Unfortunately, the Opel Frontera A / B turned out to be not a very reliable car. Therefore, when looking for an SUV, a thorough inspection and thorough inspection is necessary. Alarming symptoms are a good reason to bargain.
First of all, you need to pay attention to the condition of the body, which often rusts. Weaknesses: side skirts, wheel arches, tailgate, hood and frame (suspension and transmission attachment points). Even if you find a moderately well-groomed specimen, then preventive protection against corrosion is still necessary, especially in the case of representatives of the first generation.
Leaks from the cooling system (leaking pipes, radiator, pump) and transmission are regularly observed. Another drawback is the appearance of backlash in the steering rack. The power steering pump often fails.
The all-wheel drive transmission helps to easily get out of difficult positions, but makes one reckon with the relatively rapid wear of the silent blocks and cardan shafts. They do not differ in reliability: gearbox, front axle coupling and differential. Component malfunctions in the all-wheel drive system will require high costs to eliminate. Unfortunately, there are a lot of cars on the market with worn-out transmissions.
The problem with many used cars is the hum of the transmission.
Opel Frontera owners often complain about capricious on-board equipment. Ailments pester the immobilizer, ABS, generator, rear wiper, instrument lighting and even the speed indicator. A multitude of minor malfunctions can easily throw off balance any owner of this SUV.
Conclusion
Prices for the Opel Frontera start at $ 3,000 for the first generation instance and are capped at $ 9,000 for a representative of the last years of production. The price tag for a large SUV is very attractive.
The main advantage of this car is the presence of an honest all-wheel drive with a gearbox. Unfortunately, off-road capabilities are limited by the relatively low ground clearance and small exit and entry angles. The maximum possible ford depth is not impressive either.
The carefully crafted and well-profiled seats are installed just above the floor.
Having decided to purchase an Opelevsky off-road vehicle, you don't have to worry about spare parts. Many owners claim that this is the cheapest SUV to repair, after the UAZ and Niva. The younger the copy, the lower the risk of a serious malfunction.
Disadvantages? Low reliability (especially Opel Frontera A), noisy and sluggish diesel engines, high fuel consumption of gasoline engines, a small number of copies in good condition. If you like to drive on the highway at high speed, then you will have to put up with a lot of noise in the cabin. But overall, the level of comfort is quite satisfactory.
Specifications Opel Frontera A / B
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Do you think globalization is unique to the 21st century? You are wrong. In the automotive world, such trends have appeared a long time ago, an example of which is the cooperation of automakers from different countries.
The General Motors concern was no exception. Having bought out the Japanese automaker ISUZU at the end of the eighties, the American concern released many models on the European and American markets, which were developed by the Japanese.
The Isuzu Rodeo SUV, produced since 1988, was quite popular in North America.
Apparently, this is why this model was chosen by the GM leadership to conquer the European SUV market. The platform of the Japanese car was quite thoroughly redesigned by specialists from OPEL - a new engine, interior and exterior were developed. The new car, named Opel Frontera, was presented to European consumers in 1991.
The first generation of the Opel Frontera was produced in two body styles - five and three-door. The three-door car received the Sport prefix to its name. The first generation of the Opel frontera, the technical characteristics of which are presented below, did not differ in either high speed or dynamic acceleration.
The choice of engines was relatively small - two gasoline and one turbodiesel unit, and only one, five-speed mechanics was installed at all. Moreover, these motors could not boast of any outstanding characteristics. The two-liter gasoline aspirated engine installed on the three-door version developed only 115 "horses", which was clearly not enough for a two-ton car - it took 15.6 seconds to accelerate to one hundred km / h.
The 2.2-liter gasoline engine was noticeably faster - it accelerated the heavier five-door version to a hundred in 13 seconds. True, he was distinguished by a noticeable gluttony - fuel consumption often exceeded 15 liters per hundred kilometers in city mode, and in order to invest in the passport ten liters per hundred on the highway, he had to move without particularly pressing on the accelerator.
The diesel is more interesting. With a power of 115 l / s, its torque reached 260 N ∙ M, which made it possible to move quite confidently both in the city and on the highway. Of course, the maximum speed of the diesel version hardly satisfied fans of high-speed driving, but the car itself was not particularly inclined towards it - aerodynamics were slightly better than that of bricks, suspension with the use of springs and high ground clearance clearly did not contribute to the transformation of Frontera into the king of high-speed highways.
First modernization
However, despite these shortcomings, the European consumer liked the car - they liked the spaciousness, unpretentiousness and price of the novelty. With this in mind, four years after the start of sales, the model was slightly modernized. The spring suspension was replaced with a more modern and appropriate spring suspension, the spare wheel was moved to a special niche on the tailgate, the interior was slightly updated. But, most importantly, the "older" gasoline engine, too gluttonous for economical Europeans, was replaced with a new diesel engine.
This engine had a volume of 2.8 liters. Its power reached one hundred and thirteen horsepower, and the torque was 242 Newton meters. However, OPEL specialists miscalculated - the new engine did not become popular. The mediocre speed performance was not offset by the excellent traction as consumers were buying a car, not a tractor.
Second generation. Lower, lighter, wider
The second generation German-Japanese SUV was significantly different from its predecessor. It became shorter by nine centimeters and lower with increased ground clearance, and its width began to be 1,787 millimeters at 1,764 millimeters in the first generation five-door models. The weight due to the new design and wider use of plastic has become sixty kilograms less.
The range of motors has received a significant addition. In addition to two diesels and a "junior" gasoline engine, the consumer was offered three more engine options.
A 2.2-liter diesel engine was equipped with a turbine, as a result its power was 116 horsepower, thrust - 260 N ∙ M, and fuel consumption decreased. For the city, this figure began to be a little more than eleven liters, and for the highway - at all 7.8 liters per hundred kilometers.
The "middle" engine of the line - a 2.2-liter gasoline engine - has got injection. This reduced his appetite, while maintaining the same performance - 136 hp and 202 Nm.
Finally, the main novelty was the 3.2-liter turbocharged engine running on gasoline.
This engine consumed a lot - more than ten liters on the highway and as much as 17 - in city mode. But he could accelerate a car of two and a half tons weighing up to one hundred kilometers per hour in just nine and a half seconds.
In addition, in addition to all-wheel drive versions, options with a rear drive axle appeared.
The model also acquired a new gearbox - a four-speed automatic became available.
Moreover, any combination of body, engine, drive and gearbox could be ordered. That is, for a leisurely ride on country roads, it was possible to purchase a five-door version with a "junior" diesel engine, all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, and young people clearly liked the short wheelbase with a 3.2-liter turbo engine.
The second upgrade can also be called quite successful - the model was kept on the assembly line for more than five years, which is only slightly less than the 91st year version.
True, by the mid-tenths, Frontera already looked like a rather outdated model in comparison with competitors' products.
In general, neither the second, let alone the first generation of this car can, of course, be called modern in terms of technical characteristics and engineering solutions. However, due to its relatively low price, Frontera continues to enjoy some demand in the secondary market. It's not for nothing that search engines now and then process requests like "Opel frontera technical characteristics reviews" - there are still enough people who want to get a lot of a car for not too much money.
Alliances between car companies often lead to the emergence of new and high-tech models, over which the minds of engineers around the world are beating. But twenty years ago they took a simpler path and simply took a successful model from one manufacturer and sold it under the brand name of another. This is how the Opel Frontera was born. Concern GM, which includes Opel, at one time bought out almost a controlling stake in the Japanese manufacturer Isuzu, which had a very curious Isuzu Rodeo model. And the new Opel, which appeared in 1991 at an exhibition in Geneva, was just a redesigned Rodeo. From its own developments, only German engines were installed on the Frontera.
The first generation of the car from 1991 to 1998
In its original form, the Opel Frontera was produced in two versions, with three and five door bodies, their dimensions:
1. The Opel Frontera has the following specifications for the five-door version (Estate):
- length 4692 mm
- width 1764 mm
- height 1753 mm
- ground clearance 230 mm
- wheelbase 2760 mm
- curb weight - 1803 kg
- gross weight 2510 kg.
- length 4192 mm
- width 1780 mm
- height 1721 mm
- ground clearance 230 mm
- wheelbase 2330
- fuel tank volume 80 liters
- curb weight - 1696 kg
- gross weight 2200 kg.
Initially, the Opel Fronter had three power units, only three:
- gasoline 2-liter engine with 115 hp and a torque of 170 Nm. Fuel consumption was 12.1 liters in the city and 9 liters on the highway. Due to its low power, this engine was installed mainly on the three-door version of the Fronter, but the dynamics were very depressing - 15.6 s to 100 km / h.
- gasoline unit with a volume of 2.2 liters, power 136 hp developed 202 Nm of thrust and was installed as a base on the five-door version. The motor was noticeably faster than its younger brother and could pull the heavier version up to 100 km / h in 13.6 s. But for the improved dynamics it was necessary to pay for the increased fuel consumption, which was 15 liters in the city and 10 liters on the highway.
- turbo diesel with a volume of 2.5 liters and 115 hp. With a thrust of 260 Nm, the diesel was in its characteristics something average between two gasoline engines.
All three versions were fitted with the same 5-speed manual transmission.
In 1995, the car underwent modernization, as a result of which the spare wheel was transferred to the tailgate, and the suspension acquired springs instead of springs. In addition, a new diesel engine has appeared:
- turbo diesel with a volume of 2.8 liters, with a capacity of 113 hp. and torques of 242 Nm. But due to the fact that there was almost no demand for it, in 2006 this engine was taken from the model.
But in the same year, a 2.2-liter gasoline unit and a power of 136 hp disappeared from the list of engines.
Second generation from 1998 to 2003
With the change of generations, the technical characteristics of the Opel Frontera have also changed significantly, ranging from size to power units.
Dimensions of the new Fronter:
1.Five-door version (Estate):
- length 4658 mm
- width 1787 mm
- height 1740 mm
- ground clearance 240 mm
- wheelbase 2702 mm
- fuel tank volume 75 liters
- curb weight - 1782 kg
- gross weight 2450 kg.
The long version has become a couple of centimeters shorter, a couple of centimeters wider, slightly lower and with an increase of 10 mm in ground clearance. The wheelbase has decreased significantly - by 6 cm. The fuel tank has lost 5 liters, and the track both front and rear has become wider by 60 mm. Plus, the car has become noticeably lighter.
2.Three-door version (Sport):
- length 4268 mm
- width 1787 mm
- height 1692 mm
- ground clearance 230 mm
- wheelbase 2460
- fuel tank volume 65 liters
- curb weight - 1565 kg
- gross weight 2200 kg.
The short version also underwent significant changes, its length, on the contrary, increased, and all the increase went to the wheelbase of the car, which increased by 13 cm. The tank decreased by 15 liters, and the car itself became lighter by more than 100 kg. By analogy with the "older" version, the track has also increased - by 60 mm.
Also, much attention was paid to the power units. In addition to the existing motors, 3 more were added:
- a new turbo diesel with a volume of 2.2 liters and a capacity of 116 hp, producing 260 Nm of thrust and distinguished by moderate fuel consumption - only 11.6 liters in the city and 7.8 liters on the highway.
- the updated 2.2-liter gasoline engine has not changed in terms of basic characteristics - 136 hp (202 Nm), but it has acquired direct injection, as a result of which it has become much more convenient to control the available traction.
- the new 3.2-liter direct injection gasoline engine produced 205 hp. (290 Nm) and could accelerate a rather massive car to 100 km / h in 9.5 s. For such a fast dynamics, it was necessary to pay with fuel consumption in the city at the level of 17 liters per 100 km of run, the consumption on the highway was 10.1 liters.
A feature of the 1998 update was also the fact that the car could be not only all-wheel drive, but also mono-drive, with rear drive wheels in combination with any engine. Moreover, in addition to the manual transmission, it was finally possible to order an automatic with four steps in combination with any drive and power unit.
Secondary market prices
Due to the fact that the Opel Frontera model was discontinued in 2003, there are simply no new cars. The model was withdrawn due to lack of demand for it, due to obsolescence. But in our country, on the secondary market, you can still buy Opel Frontera in both the first and second generation.
Average prices for the 1991-1998 model are at around 209 thousand rubles. Average prices for the 1998-2003 model range from 370 to 460 thousand rubles.
Conclusion
Frontera's Opel, born on the principle of "do no harm" to their Japanese Isuzu, was quite an interesting model. To conquer the off-road, he had all the makings: a torsion bar suspension at the front, a continuous beam-axle at the rear, a number of crawler gears and a body mounted on a spar frame. But all efforts in conquering off-road were canceled out by weak engines. With a 3.2 liter engine, the car behaved most adequately where the roads ended or along the highway. The controls were not the most intelligible, and the equipment was not the richest. With a high degree of probability, we can say that it was the absence of serious engines that let this model down, it lasted only 12 years, which is very little by automotive standards.
First, I would like to talk a little about how this model appeared, before telling what technical characteristics the Opel Frontera has. Reviews will also be reviewed later. It all started in the 90s. At that time, civilian vehicles with increased cross-country ability were only gaining in popularity. And in the end, the leaders of the GM concern decided: it is necessary to release a new model with a branded Opel zipper on the radiator grille.
The novelty was presented to the public in 1991. However, despite the fact that it was a never seen before model of “Opel”, it cannot be called a new one with certainty. And all because two years earlier by ISUZU such cars as Wizzard, AMIGO and RODEO were released. In America, this car was sold under the name Honda Jazz. Many, by the way, confuse it with a modern runabout, but this is wrong. The technical characteristics of the Opel Frontera were very good. The reviews were also pleasing. Therefore, it is not surprising that it was also sold in Australia. In short, the brand new car has become international.
EXTERIOR
Honestly, looking at this SUV, you might think it is Korean. Strange, but that kind of feeling arises in the first place. But let's not talk about it. First of all, this is a "purebred" German. So, from Germany there is a power unit, a transmission of Japanese design, and the final assembly of the model was carried out in England. Here is such an Opel.
Opel Frontera was delivered to the market in two body types, which differed in the number of doors. In addition, the length of one was almost 40 cm longer than the other. The Wagon was 4.6 meters long, while the Sport was only 4.2 meters long. of course, the platform had to be completely redesigned. But the Germans were not taken aback. The output is a stylish, cute, at the same time brutal and representative car. Small headlights, a radiator grill, which is closed with a similarity of a kengurin, as well as duplicate foglights, an almost flat hood - all this looks very harmonious, and there is no division into separate parts, everything belongs to one design. As a rule, about the Opel Frontera, reviews of the video owners capture mainly an overview of the exterior.
There really is a lot to consider. Take those black bumper inserts, which gradually turn into the protection of the wheel arches, and then into the sill. Or bizarre forms of glazing in the profile. In those days, it was really new, since previously regular body shapes prevailed, not disturbed by any geometric fantasies. It is almost impossible to meet a wagon on the roads (this is what a station wagon is called in Germany), while there are a lot of Sport trim levels (3-door version).
The rear, like the front, is made in a strict style, the corners are minimally rounded, the total drag coefficient is a monstrous 0.47. considering the height of 1.74 meters and the width equal to 1.8 meters, no surprise. The car, admittedly, is large. Of course, now in this class you can find SUVs that are over 2 meters in length, and are already approaching 2 meters in width, but let's not forget that this is the end of the 20th century - the heyday of technology and a new style of cars.
PRICES FOR OPEL FRONTERA (UPDATED ON 22 APRIL 2016)
| Year of issue | Total cars for sale (in RF) | Average price, rubles |
Average price from Automatic transmission, rubles |
Total for sale with automatic transmission | Average price from Manual transmission, rubles |
Total on sale with manual transmission |
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| 1992 year | 63 | 239 429 | 173 174 | 6 | 239 655 | 63 |
| 1993 year | 77 | 255 588 | 282 197 | 6 | 255 658 | 77 |
| 1994 year | 66 | 272 724 | 243 717 | 6 | 273 398 | 66 |
| 1995 year | 31 | 292 728 | — | 6 | 292 444 | 31 |
| 1996 year | 25 | 300 969 | 346 341 | 6 | 300 440 | 25 |
| 1997 year | 30 | 346 239 | — | 6 | 346 239 | 30 |
| 1998 year | 22 | 376 390 | 406 915 | 7 | 371 827 | 20 |
| 1999 year | 30 | 442 182 | 461 859 | 10 | 431 763 | 21 |
| 2000 year | 30 | 497 355 | 494 601 | 8 | 495 160 | 22 |
| 2001 year | 21 | 493 467 | 516 370 | 8 | 480 631 | 10 |
| 2002 year | 21 | 561 568 | 608 488 | 8 | 529 289 | 10 |
| 2003 year | 9 | 587 256 | 513 101 | 6 | 592 196 | 9 |
| 2004 year | 7 | 567 709 | 544 218 | 6 | 638 169 | 6 |
"Opel Frontera": technical characteristics
The 1993 reviews, like the owners' comments left in any other year, inspired the developers to come up with all sorts of ideas. All the words of the people who own this car prompted specialists to modernize it in 1998. But first, it's worth talking about the basic version. So, the body of the model stands on a very strong frame that increases its rigidity and reliability. Under the hood of the earliest all-terrain vehicles (produced before 1995) was a 2-liter 115-horsepower 8-valve engine. This unit was considered reliable. He stood under the hood of other Opel models - Vectra and Omega. The earliest models were equipped with 125-horsepower 2.4-liter gasoline engines. But then they installed a 2.2-liter unit with a capacity of 136 liters. from. With a brand new gasoline engine, the car could accelerate to a hundred in just 13.5 seconds, and the maximum speed limit was 161 kilometers per hour. As you can see, the first Opel Frontera cars had quite good technical characteristics.
The diesel received very positive reviews. Indeed, until 1995, only a diesel engine was placed under the hood. And even though its capacity was only 100 liters. from. (with a volume of 2.3 liters), it was reliable and economical. About 10 liters per 100 kilometers in the city! A very good indicator for an SUV. By the way, the speed maximum was 147 km / h. But many people were not satisfied with the declared power, so in 1997 a new diesel unit with a volume of 2.5 liters, producing 116 liters, was released. from.
Owners about the cross-country ability of the all-terrain vehicle
The owners pay most attention to the story about the off-road qualities of this car. They assure: any off-road for this car is strong. No matter how deep depressions or bumps are, no matter how bumpy the road is, the car will pass any obstacle. And for driving in especially difficult places there is a Part Time 4WD all-wheel drive system. Only the owners advise not to drive so constantly. If the four-wheel drive is always engaged, the front clutches will wear out too quickly. And they are not cheap.
And now about the technical characteristics of the updated Opel Frontera. The 1998 responses were very diverse. The novelty has pleased many. The people who bought it assure: a more comfortable and easy-to-drive car simply did not exist in those days. And even now, 18 years after its release, it looks very decent against the background of other SUVs. Naturally, the owners note the excellent cross-country ability and functionality. No need to think about where to park the car so that the curbs do not interfere, because this is a jeep. And to assess the road situation for several cars, to notice the traffic police post from afar or holes a few meters away is also easy. 
Again, this is a jeep. They also note a high level of safety, a reinforced chassis and durability. And finally, there are three more main advantages - rotting body, low price and maximum comfort. For all this, people fell in love with this car. By the way, in 1998 models there could be either a 2.2-liter diesel or a 3.2-liter gasoline V6. Features - ABS, electronic all-wheel drive system, 4-speed automatic transmission (optional), direct fuel injection, disc brakes, 5-link rear suspension, as well as improved handling and a more modern appearance.
