In either, the 2. By comparison, the 2. The 3. And, perhaps more importantly, you're unlikely to see more than 20mpg in everyday use. Olympus, launched in early , is the most lavish trim available, but we reckon the more basic trims are better value. There has only been one recall on the Frontera, affecting cars built in and In all, almost cars were recalled for checks on the steering. All in all, reliability is a major issue, and Warranty Direct says that the engines are responsible for more than a half of all claims: the 2.
You should also look out for rust, especially on the wings, as well as watching out for dodgy electrics, steering and suspension. The Frontera hasn't performed well in JD Power Customer Satisfaction reports, either, and online reports are mixed, to say the least. Many people have had no problems at all, but many others report a lot of trouble, with weak points including the engine and electrics.
A bouncy ride meant the car was uncomfortable, too. The cabin was cramped on the short-wheelbase model, while the boot was compromised by a side-hinged tailgate. You'd be lucky to get more than 20mpg through regular driving - that's if you had the car back from the garage long enough to drive it, because the only off-roading most Fronteras would do would be up on jacks to get it repaired. The first Frontera was built from , and despite its poor reputation, it was replaced by a second-generation model.
That car was marginally better than the original, but it also had too many faults to be taken seriously. The Frontera name was consigned to the history books in , while its replacement, the Vauxhall Antara , arrived in Skip to Content Skip to Footer. Features Home Vauxhall. Top 10 worst cars ever 1. You must be logged in to post a reply. If you are already registered, you can log in to send your question.
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