Vauxhall Antara

What is the Vauxhall Antara?

The Antara was Vauxhall’s mid-size SUV, with a taller driving position and more space for passengers and luggage than a small hatchback. It sat in the brand’s range as a family car for drivers who wanted SUV styling and practicality. Vauxhall sold it in the UK, while Opel marketed the same model in much of continental Europe.

Generations and engines

The first generation, known by the code L07, ran from 2007 to 2017. It was the Antara’s only generation. The model’s engine range varied by market: EU registration figures cover petrol and diesel engines from 2.0 L to 2.4 L, while the UK VCA figures extend from 2.0 L to 3.2 L. UK power ratings span 93 kW (126 PS) to 167 kW (227 PS).

The Antara’s place in Vauxhall’s line-up was that of a conventional, five-door SUV rather than a compact city car or a van-derived people carrier. Its single-generation run gave buyers a choice of petrol or diesel power, with the larger engine range reflected in the UK figures.

Fuel consumption and CO₂

The lowest UK fuel-consumption figure listed is 6.1 L/100 km on the NEDC test. NEDC was the European test procedure used for these figures; it differs from the later WLTP procedure. The EU registration figures cover 2010–2016 and record 45,712 Antaras. The strongest listed registration years were 2012, 2013 and 2014, with 2.2 L diesel versions leading in each of those years.

No numerical CO₂ figure is available to quote here. Consumption and CO₂ results depend on the engine and version, so the full version tables are the place to check individual specifications.

Where was the Antara sold?

The figures cover the European Union (EEA registrations) and the United Kingdom. EU registrations span 2010–2016; UK VCA figures span 2008–2015. The different date ranges reflect the period covered by each market’s figures, while the Antara’s first-generation years run from 2007 to 2017.