Third-Gen Opel Frontera Debuts With EV And Mild-Hybrid Options

Opel has published the first official photos of the all-new Frontera that will serve as a successor to the aging Crossland. The SUV will be offered with mild hybrid and fully electric powertrains, mirroring the specs of the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross twin.It’s perhaps the name of the new model that will immediately catch your attention. Opel first used the Frontera name between 1991-1998 for an Isuzu Wizard-based SUV.

A second-gen model was then introduced and survived until 2004. The third generation – sharing its underpinnings and a large portion of the bodywork with the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross – distances itself from the off-road nature of its predecessors, being more focused on practicality.Read: New Opel Astra Is The Latest Stellantis Offering To Get Mild-Hybrid PowerThe Opel-specific bits of the new Frontera share many similarities with the Mokka. Simple LED headlights are featured alongside the Vizor fascia which is a common feature throughout the Opel lineup.

The pictured model has a striking orange and gloss black two-tone design.Opel’s designers have crafted a particularly intriguing rear end for the Frontera. The thick C-pillars immediately catch the eye as do the split taillights, looking not dissimilar to some of the split light designs from the Hyundai group. The SUV is also showcased with a black and grey bumper.Like many other modern cars, the cabin of the new Frontera adopts a minimalist design but does appear to retain some physical buttons.

The highlight is the digital instrument cluster and infotainment display, both 10-inch units. There is also a chunky three-spoke steering wheel, cloth across the seats, and plenty of black plastic elements. A cooled wireless charging pad is also visible as are two USB ports up front and two at the rear.The new model will offer 460 liters (16.2 cubic-feet) of cargo space with the rear seats up or 1,600 liters (56.5 cubic-feet) with them folded down.

A roof rack will also be offered from the factory. The rear bench seat also splits 60:40. The company didn’t mention if the Frontera will be offered with a three-row seating layout as with the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross sibling.The Opel Frontera is one