Opel has revived the Frontera nameplate for a compact crossover that can substitute the Crossland when it begins gross sales later this yr in markets the place the German model operates.
Opel final bought a rebadged Isuzu because the Frontera within the Nineteen Nineties, however the trendy Frontera is a novel design, albeit one primarily based on underpinnings shared with a number of different fashions from the Stellantis fold.
These underpinnings are a low-cost model of Stellantis’ CMP platform. The CMP platform helps mild-hybrid and electrical powertrains, and is designed for subcompact and compact vehicles. Variations of the platform are present in Opel’s Mokka and Corsa subcompacts, in addition to the Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, and Alfa Romeo Junior siblings.
The low-cost platform is named the Good Automobile Platform, and was developed in collaboration with Tata Consulting. To assist curb prices, round 90% of the platform’s parts are sourced from low-cost international locations, Reuters reported final fall.
2024 Opel Frontera
The Frontera shall be supplied with the selection of mild-hybrid or electrical powertrains. Opel is saving full particulars till nearer to the market launch, however different CMP-based automobiles, the mild-hybrid powertrain will probably use a 1.2-liter turbocharged inline-3 and ship round 99 hp, whereas the electrical possibility will probably pack a 54-kwh battery and a single motor on the entrance axle rated at 156 hp. A 44-kwh battery could also be supplied as commonplace.
Opel already presents the Mokka within the subcompact crossover section, and it too presents an electrical possibility. Nevertheless, the Frontera is boxier, roomier various. With the rear seats folded, it delivers as much as 56 cubic ft of storage. On the entrance of the cabin, the sprint sports activities a easy design with a pair of 10-inch digital screens forming the gauge cluster and touchscreen-based infotainment. A wi-fi telephone charger and a number of USB ports are included.
Opel may also begin gross sales of a redesigned Grandland compact crossover later this yr. The brand new Grandland relies on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform.
