Vauxhall Frontera Frontera B

Vauxhall Frontera Frontera B
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The Vauxhall Frontera Frontera B (1998–2004): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 17 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: U99 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Performance
Top speed154–192 km/h
Torque202–290 Nm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older64.7% (62.4–67.0)69.2%1,690

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension52.7%41.6%
Brakes50.9%36.4%
Body, chassis and structure43.2%18.6%
Lights and electrics22.8%28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks22.6%17.1%
Tyres19.7%31.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 17 versions of the Vauxhall Frontera Frontera B

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United Kingdom 17 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2001–20032.2 DTi 16v Sport/RS · 2.2 DTi 16v (3 door) · 2.2DTi 16v (3-door)2.2 LDiesel5-speed manual8.6 L/100 km NEDC232 g/km
2001–20032.2 DTi 16v Sport/RS · 2.2 DTi 16v · 2.2DTi 16v2.2 LDiesel4-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km NEDC254 g/km
2001–20032.2 DTi 16v Estate/Limited · 2.2 DTi 16v (5 door) · 2.2DTi 16v (5-door)2.2 LDiesel5-speed manual8.7 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2001–20032.2 DTi 16v Estate/Limited2.2 LDiesel4-speed automatic9.5 L/100 km NEDC257 g/km
2001–20032.2i 16v Sport/RS · 2.2i 16v Estate/Limited · 2.2i 16v (3 door) and 1 more trim2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual11.4 L/100 km NEDC273 g/km
2002–20032.2i 16v (5 door) · 2.2i 16v (5-door)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual11.7 L/100 km NEDC280 g/km
2001–20033.2i V6 24v Sport/ RS · 3.2i V6 24v (3 door) · 3.2i V6 24v (3-door)3.2 LPetrol5-speed manual13.0 L/100 km NEDC312 g/km
2001–20033.2i V6 24v Estate/Limited · 3.2i V6 24v (5 door) · 3.2i V6 24v (5-door)3.2 LPetrol5-speed manual13.2 L/100 km NEDC316 g/km
2001–20033.2i V6 24v Estate/Limited · 3.2i V6 24v (5 door) · 3.2i V6 24v (5-door)3.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic14.3 L/100 km NEDC344 g/km
20002.2i DTi 16v Sport/RS2.2 LDiesel4-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km NEDC263 g/km
20002.2i 16v Estate2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual11.1 L/100 km NEDC265 g/km
20002.2 DTi Estate2.2 LDiesel5-speed manual9.2 L/100 km NEDC247 g/km
20002.2i 16v Sport/RS2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual11.1 L/100 km NEDC265 g/km
20002.2 DTi 16v Sport/RS2.2 LDiesel5-speed manual9.1 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
20002.2 DTi 16v Estate3.2 LDiesel4-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km NEDC263 g/km
20003.2 V6 Estate3.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.6 L/100 km NEDC326 g/km
20003.2i V6 24v Estate3.2 LPetrol5-speed manual12.6 L/100 km NEDC303 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.