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Vauxhall Frontera Sport 2.5 TDS (115 Hp)
Overall Rating
Sport Overview:
Vauxhall Frontera (Sport). With 287 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1828 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16 s). The top speed reaches 155 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The 1996 Vauxhall Frontera Sport was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features are typical for its era, focusing on basic structural integrity and ABS, but lacking modern active and passive safety systems.
2.5 TDS (115 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.5 TDS offers adequate power for daily driving and off-road excursions, though its 16-second 0-100 km/h acceleration makes it feel sluggish on highways. Torque delivery is decent for low-speed tasks.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 10.4 l/100 km, it's average for a diesel SUV of its size and era, but not particularly efficient by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust 4x4 capability for off-road adventures
- • Good value for money on the used market
- • Spacious interior for its class and body type
- • Simple and repairable mechanicals
- • High ground clearance and strong chassis
Cons:
- • Unrefined ride quality and noisy cabin
- • Poor fuel economy, especially for the petrol engine
- • Sluggish performance from all engine options
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sport: 1995 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Frontera |
| Generation: | Sport |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 TDS (115 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 115 Hp @ 3600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 46 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 287 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | VM41B More details about the engine VM41B |
| Engine displacement: | 2499 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.3 l |
| Coolant: | 8.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 94 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 22.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 155 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.9 kg/Hp, 62.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.4 kg/Nm, 157 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1828 |
| Max. weight: | 2510 |
| Max load: | 682 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1160 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 300 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4192 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1780 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1721 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2330 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1455 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/70 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | dependent spring suspension |
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