Revealed just over a month ago, Opel has provided more details on the revived Frontera, including the chances of sales in South Africa.
The Blitz's replacement for the Crossland has, reportedly, given the greenlight for South Africa, but only from 2025.
Frontera name returns on a model completely different to the Isuzu-based original that exited production two decades ago. Image: Opellast used two decades ago on the rebadged version of the Isuzu MU sold in Europe – known in South Africa as the Frontier – the now unibody based Frontera will again provide seating for five from the off, but for the first time, with the option of seven in a 2-3-2 configuration.
Now confirmed is a choice of three options, the first being a mild-hybrid that combines the familiar 1.2-litre three-cylinder PureTech turbocharged petrol engine with a 48-volt belt starter/generator for a total of 74 kW, and the second a more powerful variant producing 100 kW. Connected to both is a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox that provides the housing for the 21 kW electric motor powering the mild-hybrid battery.Surprisingly not detailed in the same extent, the Frontera Electric will also have a choice of two variants; standard range capable of travelling 300 km, and extended range Opel says will require a visit to the plug only after 400 km.
Based on the former’s range, plus the platform sharing with the ë-C3 translates to the Frontera possibly deriving motivation from the same 44-kWh lithium phosphate battery Britain’sSoon to go on-sale in Europe priced from €24 000 in Germany with the Electric starting off at €29 000 , the Frontera, according to, but only from the first half of next year with the hybrid poised to be the sole method of propulsion.
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