What is the Opel Frontera?
The Frontera is a family SUV with an upright shape and a practical feel. Opel brought the name back in 2024 for a new model in its SUV range. It is available as a hybrid or a fully electric car, giving families a choice of powertrains for everyday journeys.
Generations and engines
The current Frontera generation began in 2024. It shares its name with an earlier Opel model, but takes a different form as an SUV for modern family use.
In the EU, the Frontera is listed with hybrid, electric, petrol and plug-in hybrid power, from 53 kW (72 PS) to 100 kW (136 PS). The hybrid uses a 1.2-litre engine. Among the most registered versions are the 1.2-litre hybrid at 100 kW (136 PS), the electric model at 83 kW (113 PS), and the 1.2-litre hybrid at 74 kW (101 PS).
Fuel consumption and CO₂
The lowest listed EU consumption for petrol, diesel and hybrid versions is 5.3 L/100 km on the WLTP test. The plug-in hybrid’s lowest weighted figure is also 5.3 L/100 km WLTP, assuming some driving is electric. Real-world consumption varies with how and where the car is driven, and how often a plug-in hybrid is charged. EU registrations totalled 37,780 in 2024–2025.
Where was it sold?
The Frontera is sold in European markets under the Opel name. EU registrations span 2024–2025, following its return to the range.
Questions and answers
When did the current Opel Frontera go on sale?
The current generation began in 2024.
Is the Opel Frontera electric?
Yes. It is offered as a fully electric model as well as a hybrid.
What is the Frontera’s lowest official fuel consumption?
The lowest listed figure for EU petrol, diesel and hybrid versions is 5.3 L/100 km on WLTP. The plug-in hybrid’s lowest weighted WLTP figure is also 5.3 L/100 km.