Vauxhall Frontera (91-03) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 1991 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. 2 out of 5 Other Vauxhall reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 2 out of 5 Safety Optional ABS, driver and passenger airbags optional from April 1995, then standard on later cars. Gained a three-star Euro NCAP result in 2002, so second-generation range from 1998 scores five overall. Alarm and immobiliser from April 1995, alarm on some pre-1995 five-door cars. Second-generation models get deadlocks and remote central locking. Euro NCAP Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Visit Euro NCAP for more info Adult Occupant Rating 3 out of 5 Pedestrian Test Rating 1 out of 5 2 out of 5 Reliability The old Frontera was a nightmare when it came to reliability, but loving owners will have fixed many of the problems by now. A new factory and improvements in quality control meant better build quality on later cars. Car check problem points Body Damage to underside and suspension, leaking doors/tailgates. Engine/Gearbox Rattly crankshafts and camshafts, oil leaks. Other Noisy wheel bearings. Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Vauxhall Frontera cars for sale We have 19 models like this for sale. Find Vauxhall Frontera cars for sale Previous: Costs Next: Buying & Selling