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Opel Frontera B 3.2i V6 (205 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
Overall Rating
B Overview:
Opel Frontera (B). With 290 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1720 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 10.6 s). The top speed reaches 187 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Opel Frontera B was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle from the late 90s/early 2000s, its passive safety features would be rudimentary compared to modern standards, likely offering basic protection.
3.2i V6 (205 Hp) 4x4 Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
While still powerful, the automatic transmission slightly blunts the V6's impressive performance, though it remains the fastest option.
Fuel Economy
The V6 automatic is the least fuel-efficient variant, with a combined 13.6 l/100 km, making it costly to run.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Capable off-road performance for its class
- • Spacious interior and large boot capacity
- • Robust and durable chassis
- • Good value on the used market
- • Choice of economical diesel or powerful V6 engines
Cons:
- • Refinement levels are lower than some competitors
- • Diesel engines can be noisy and unrefined
- • High fuel consumption for petrol V6 models
- • Outdated interior design and materials
- • Limited advanced safety features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(A: May, 1996 - June, 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Frontera |
| Generation: | B |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.2i V6 (205 Hp) 4x4 Automatic |
| Start of production: | November, 1998 |
| End of production: | December, 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 205 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 64.8 Hp/l [34mm less] |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 6VD1-W, Y32NE More details about the engine 6VD1-W, Y32NE |
| Engine displacement: | 3165 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.3 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 19.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 187 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.4 kg/Hp, 119.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.9 kg/Nm, 168.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1720 |
| Max. weight: | 2300 |
| Max load: | 580 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1790 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 208 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4658 mm mm [34mm less] |
| Width: | 1787 mm mm [23mm more] |
| Height: | 1740 mm mm [13mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2702 mm mm [58mm less] |
| Front track: | 1515 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 208 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| 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 | 235/75 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Torsion |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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