Despite its name, it will be wrong to say that the Opel Frontera is a German car. To understand why, you need to return to the nineties of the last century, when the first Opel appeared under such a brand. At this time, a rather interesting situation developed. In Europe, there were expensive SUVs represented by stars such as the Mercedes G class, Discovery and Range Rover. But there was no cheap and affordable SUV for everyone.
This situation interested the Japanese, trying to penetrate the markets of Europe. In the USA, off-road vehicles were very popular at that time, and the Japanese expected the same surge in Europe. Therefore, they tried to act through their ally, GM Corporation. Together, the Japanese and Americans chose the
Isuzu Rodeo jeep and offered to release it Opel.
Not even that. The car began to be produced under the brand name Opel Frontera, but only the engine was German, the transmission was used by the Japanese, and Opel was going to a specially built factory in England. Despite so many “parents,” the car turned out to be quite successful. On the European market, Opel Frontera collected reviews only positive. Initially, this SUV was produced in three- and five-door versions, and in accordance with the habits of Europeans was equipped with several engines, including a diesel engine.
It should be noted that the SUV turned out pretty serious. It was a frame car with plug-in front-wheel drive, with an independent front and dependent spring rear suspension. Despite the absence of locks in the box and axles, a sufficiently large clearance and equipping the machine with “mud” rubber allowed it to overcome quite serious impassability. On the highway and in the city of Opel Frontera also felt confident.
In the first samples, it was planned to use 2 gasoline engines - one hundred and fifteen hp. one and one hundred thirty six hp another, with a volume of 2.0 and 2.2 liters, respectively. There was also a complete set and a 2.5-liter turbodiesel, delivering a power of one hundred and fifteen hp. The front brakes were disc, the rear were drum. In the wake of its popularity in 1998, the car went through modernization, a second-generation car was born. He has improved handling and aerodynamics.
The undoubted advantage of the car was a large trunk, which turned into a very large trunk when folding the rear seats. The interior is quite simple, no frills, but comfortable, all the knobs and switches in their places. Best of all can be characterized by Opel Frontera reviews of the owners, and they voted in rubles, buying more and more cars. Then it was one of the most popular cars in Europe.
However, it all ends sometime. So in 2003, due to lower sales, the production of cars stopped. Not for long, but Opel was one of the best. It is only necessary to be aware that this car is not intended for the heroic struggle against impassability and the conquest of uncharted lands. At its core, it is an ordinary, solid, workhorse capable of reaching inaccessible places and, if necessary, transporting potatoes or a refrigerator.
Here's an interesting and bizarre fate for the car Opel Frontera. Born in Japan, the motor is German, the godfathers are Americans, and manufactured in England.