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Vauxhall has opened orders for the new Frontera, the first car in the UK market to offer list price parity between electric and petrol hybrid versions.
The Frontera Electric is available with a 44kWh (usable) battery with a range of up to 186 miles (WLTP). The electric motor produces 113hp and 125Nm of torque, allowing the new Frontera Electric to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 12.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 87mph (electronically limited). The battery can be recharged from 20 to 80 percent in around 26 minutes from a 100kW rapid charger, or 3 hours 50 minutes from an 11kW AC charger. A Long Range version with approximately 248 miles of range will be available later this year.
Measuring 4,385mm in length, the Frontera sits between the Mokka (4,151mm) and New Grandland (4,650mm) in Vauxhall’s refreshed SUV line-up. Despite measuring the same length as an Astra hatchback, the Frontera offers greater boot capacity with the rear seats down (1,600 litres) than an Astra Sports Tourer Electric (1,594 litres).
The Frontera also has a seven-seat option (£550), but this is only available for the Hybrid GS model, not the Electric variant.
Vauxhall makes a point of saying that, in addition to dual 10-inch widescreen displays, the Frontera’s dashboard features physical buttons for key functions. The central touchscreen features widgets such as on a smartphone, and satellite navigation is included as standard, as are wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless smartphone charging.
Entry-level Design models offer 16-inch black steel wheels with wheel arch cladding and body-colour bumpers with black skid plates. Customers can also choose the optional Design Style Pack on both electric and hybrid versions, which comprises 16-inch white steel wheels, a white roof and roof rails.
All models get energy-saving Intelli-LED headlights, which include LED daytime running lights and high beam assist. Design models also come with a range of driver assistance features as standard, including rear parking sensors, a rear-view parking camera, cruise control with speed limiter, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition and driver attention alert.
On top of the Design specification, GS models come with aerodynamic 17-inch alloy wheels, high gloss black door mirrors and silver skid plates, as well as a black roof with tinted rear windows and LED taillights. Inside, GS models offer electronic climate control and Intelli-Seat front seats. GS trim also comes with front parking sensors, as well as blind spot alert and an electro-chromatic rear-view mirror. The Frontera Electric GS is priced at £25,895.
The optional Ultimate Pack (available on Electric GS and Hybrid GS models for £800) provides heated seats, a heated steering wheel and LED fog lamps, as well as roof rails with a 240kg load capacity.
The Frontera Electric is available with Electric All In, which introduces several key updates over Vauxhall’s previous Plug & Go offer. Customers now benefit from eight years of comprehensive roadside assistance, an upgrade from the previous three years. The extended cover also includes emergency charging assistance. With this service, drivers can call for help to either recharge their vehicle at the roadside or be recovered to the nearest charging point.
In addition to extended roadside support, Electric All In retains Vauxhall’s charging offer. This includes £500 credit which can be used towards either an Ohme home wallbox installation or Tesco charging credit or Octopus Electroverse credit. New to the offer is 10,000 miles’ worth of free home charging when switching to the Intelligent Octopus GO home energy tariff, providing significant cost savings for EV owners.
Finally, the Electric All In offer comes with a complimentary six-month subscription to Connect Plus, accessed through the MyVauxhall app. The subscription improves the driving experience by offering features such as live navigation, remote vehicle status updates, and real-time traffic information, as well as cabin pre-conditioning and the ability to schedule charges via the app.
The Frontera Electric and Frontera Hybrid both start from £23,495, making it the first car in the UK market to offer list price parity between electric and petrol hybrid versions.
With the launch of new Frontera, Vauxhall has met its commitment to offer a fully electric version of every car and van in its range.
