Opel Frontera
Opel Frontera cars are an all-wheel drive SUV (J segment), produced by the German automaker Opel with 1991 to 2004 year. Produced under license based on a Japanese car «Isuzu MU/Wizard» (called in some markets «Isuzu Amigo»). The body was a five- or three-door station wagon, and soft top convertible models were also produced. The engine was located longitudinally in front, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive option. In 2006, the successor to this car was released under the name «Opel Antara».
First generation (Frontera A, 1991-1998)
The first generation began to be produced in September 1991, and the car went on sale in February 1992. The three-door wagon had a length of 4192 mm, a width of 1780 mm, a height of 1721, a wheelbase of 2330 mm, a ground clearance of 230 mm and a curb weight of 1696 kg. The five-door wagon had a length of 4692 mm, a width of 1764 mm, a height of 1753 mm, a wheelbase of 2760 mm, a ground clearance of 230 mm and a curb weight of 1803 mm.
Engines were installed petrol 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, C20NE/X20SE, OHC, 115L. with.), 2.2 liters (2198 cm3, X22XE, DOHC, 136L. with.) and 2.4 liters (2410 cm3, C24NE, 125 hp). There were also diesel models with 2.3-liter engines (2260 cm3, 23DTR, 100 hp), 2.5 liters (2499 cm3, VM41B, OHV, 115 hp) and 2.8 liters (2772 cm3, 4JB1T, OHV, 113 hp). All diesels are turbocharged and intercooled. All engines are in-line with four cylinders. Only a five-speed manual transmission with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive was installed.
Second generation (Frontera B, 1998-2004)
In September 1998, the second generation appeared «Frontera B». The body was also in a three-door (Sport) and five-door version. The length of the three-door station wagon was 4268 mm, width 1787 mm, height 1692 mm, wheelbase 2460 mm, ground clearance 230 mm and curb weight 1565 kg. The five-door body had a length of 4658 mm, a width of 1787 mm, a height of 1740 mm, a wheelbase of 2702 mm, a ground clearance of 240 mm and a curb weight of 1782 kg.
There were two models of gasoline engines - a 2.2-liter four-cylinder (2198 cm3, X22SE/Y22SE, DOHC, 136L. with.) and a six-cylinder V6 with a volume of 3.2 liters (3165 cm3, 6VD1-W, DOHC, 205 hp). The diesel engine was a 2.2-liter four-cylinder (2171 cm3, X22DTH/Y22DTH, OHC, 115/ 120L. with.). The gearbox was a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. Rear wheel drive with all-wheel drive.
In 2001, they carried out a minor update of the car. Changed the grille and headlights. In early 2004, production was completely stopped.