The Opel Frontera is back, but forget everything you remember about the rugged 4x4 from the 90s. Is reviving this legendary name for a budget-friendly, family SUV a brilliant move or a risky gamble?
In today's episode, I’m testing the all-new Frontera in its 7-seater GS version with a 145 hp hybrid powertrain. This car aims to be the ultimate answer for families looking for maximum space without a premium price tag. But is it really "as much car as most of us will ever need"?
Join me for a test drive where we’ll find out:
The 7-Seater Mystery: Can a 4.4-meter SUV actually fit more than just groceries in the third row?
The New 1.2 Hybrid: How does the successor to the infamous PureTech engines perform, and can it really average below 5 L/100km in the city?
Budget Rivalry: Is the Frontera a true "Dacia Jogger killer," or does "budget" come with too many compromises?
Back to Basics: Why the lack of a central screen in the base version might actually be a good thing, and how physical buttons feel in 2026.
Join me for the test and drive of the Opel Frontera—a car that doesn't pretend to be an off-roader anymore, but might surprise you exactly where you least expect it.
↔ 2026 Opel Frontera dimensions:
✔ length: 4385 mm
✔ width: 1795 mm
✔ height: 1655 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2670 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 460-1600 L
? Opel Frontera Edition starting price: 24 190 euro
? Opel Frontera GS 1.2 Hybrid 7-seater price as tested: 32 190 euro
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Chapters:
0:00 intro
0:30 Frontera history
1:08 nameplate recycling
1:38 design
2:05 dimensions
2:20 boot
2:52 3rd row
4:55 rear seat
6:00 cockpit
7:55 powertrains
8:40 fuel economy
8:55 performance
9:30 driving impressions
11:35 pricing
12:00 conclusion