“The Vauxhall Frontera Electric stands out for its price parity with the hybrid, but it’s got more going for it too”
Good stuff
Appealing price tag, looks great on white steel wheels, low (ish) weight
Bad stuff
Uninspiring cabin, lots of wind noise, can’t combine options packs
Overview
What is it?
It’s the new Vauxhall Frontera, making its return after a 20-year absence. This Frontera definitely isn’t the old one, though, and it absolutely definitely isn’t a rebadged Isuzu MU, as was the case two decades ago.
Indeed, there’s no mistaking it as a Vauxhall thanks to that Vizor front end, while there’s a Dacia-ness to its rugged looks, particularly on steel wheels (you want the steel wheels). It sits between the bigger Grandland and smaller Mokka, sharing roughly the same footprint as an Astra hatchback but with a slightly bigger boot.
It’s available with a fully electric (in case you hadn’t guessed by the name) or mild hybrid powertrain, our full review of which will follow soon. Vauxhall’s party piece here is price parity, with both starting from an appealing £23,495.
Tell me more of this electric powertrain, please…
From launch you’ve the sole option of a 111bhp electric motor mated to a 44kWh (usable) battery for up to 186 miles of range. Anyone who’s been paying attention to TG.com recently will note that’s the same powertrain as you find in the Citroen e-C3 and e-C3 Aircross, with which it shares the same ‘Smart Car’ BEV platform.
Read more: TopGear
