- The new Vauxhall Frontera begins at £23,495 (approximately $31,000) in the UK.
- This price applies equally to both the mild hybrid and the fully electric powertrain options.
- In other markets, the Opel Frontera Electric is priced higher than its ICE counterpart.
Vauxhall, the UK-exclusive twin of Opel, has shared local pricing for the new Frontera with a notable twist. Both the Electric and Hybrid versions of this SUV are priced from £23,495 ($31,026) in Britain—marking a first in achieving price parity between EV and ICE vehicles.
The Stellantis brand notes that typically, fully electric vehicles are about 31 percent pricier than their ICE counterparts. However, Vauxhall has managed to eliminate this premium for the Frontera, setting both powertrain options at the same price.
The UK Frontera lineup includes two trims. The entry-level Design model is pretty basic, featuring 16-inch black or white steel wheels and “black grained bumpers.” The GS flagship trim upgrades to 17-inch alloy wheels, LED taillights, silver skid plates on body-colored bumpers, and a black roof and badges.
Inside, both trims feature the Pure Panel digital cockpit with dual 10-inch displays, unlike in other markets where the base model trades the touchscreen for a smartphone dock. The GS trim upgrades with auto climate control and Intelli-Seat front seats, and is the only option available with a seven-seat configuration, which reduces the 460 liters (16.2 cubic feet) of boot space in the standard five-seater.
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The budget-friendly SUV from Vauxhall and Opel is a twin to the new Citroen C3 Aircross, riding on Stellantis’ Smart Car architecture. The mild-hybrid variant combines a turbocharged 1.2-liter engine with a 28 hp electric motor integrated into a six-speed dual-clutch automatic. It offers two power levels: 99 hp (74 kW / 100 PS) or 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS), both boosted by the e-motor.
As for the fully electric Frontera, it has a single electric motor producing 111 hp (83 kW / 113 PS) or 154 hp (156 PS / 115 kW). The former is combined with a smaller 44 kWh battery offering 300 km (186 miles) of range, while the latter gets a 54 kWh battery pack and 400 km (249 miles) of range.
Unsurprisingly, the advertised sticker price in Britain applies to the entry-level EV, with the long-range model slated for next year’s release. Notably, in markets such as Germany, the base-spec Opel Frontera Electric (€28,990 / $32,223) carries a significantly higher price tag than its hybrid counterpart, the Opel Frontera Hybrid (€23,900 / $26,566).