Vauxhall Frontera (91-03) - Review

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Frontera is based on an Isuzu design (called MU in Japan), revised and updated over the years. It offers a wide choice of three petrol engines and turbo-diesel engines in two body styles. The Sport puts the emphasis on leisure while the bigger five-door estates are better family choices. Early models are now cheap but they are flawed. Post-1995 cars are better made and noticeably more refined, especially the current generation models from late 1998 onwards.
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Running costs

Diesels initially needed a service every 4500 miles; 5000 for petrols. The good news is that oil change service intervals were doubled to a recommended 10,000 miles in 1998 and other improvements made the Frontera easier and cheaper to service. Newer diesel manages 30mpg. Cheap Vauxhall parts and labour keep other costs down.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,980 - £3,230 *

Diesel

£2,003 - £2,374 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

10,000 miles (petrol), 4500 miles (diesel).

Warranty

One year mechanical, six years bodywork.

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

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