Opel's new Frontera SUV has arrived in Ireland with prices starting from €24,606 for the all-electric model.
What kind of range do you get for that money?
Not massive range — 300km from a 44kWh battery — but that's still going to be enough for many people, and if you need more, a bigger-battery version with 54kWh and a 400km range will arrive later in 2026. Both electric versions get the same 113hp electric motor, driving the front wheels.
Is there a hybrid model?
There is, and that's priced from €27,995 (see — the electric version is the cheapest…) which gets you a choice of 100hp or 136hp 1.2-litre petrol hybrid power, with emissions ranging from 118g/km to 121g/km, and fuel economy claimed at 5.3-litres per 100km.
Is there a seven-seat version?
Yes, there is, although the Frontera will launch with a five-seat model, boasting a 460 litre boot, but seven-seat versions will follow on shortly — priced from €33,595 — although only for the hybrid model, not the electric Frontera.
What about equipment?
Standard spec for the basic SC trim includes a ten-inch driver information display plus smartphone station, electronic parking brake and hill assist, LED headlights with automatic high beam, rear park assist, 16-inch painted steel wheels, manual climate control, alarm, cruise control, lane keep assist, forward collision alert, driver drowsiness alert, and speed sign recognition.
Elegance models — priced from €26,480 for the Frontera Electric and €30,095 for the hybrid versions — come with a ten-inch HD touchscreen with navigation, Opel Connect services, DAB radio, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charger, natural voice recognition, front USB type C connection, rear view camera, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, rain sensing front wipers, automatic climate control, driver and front passenger 'Intelli-seats', a centre console with front centre armrest and hidden storage, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Finally, there's top-spec GS trim, €28,354 for the Electric version or from €32,095 for the hybrid Frontera, which gets front and rear park assist, roof rails, a black roof, high gloss black door mirrors, black front Opel logo, rear privacy glass, power folding rear view mirrors, electro-chrome rear view mirror, LED taillamps and LED foglamps, and side blind spot alert.
When can I buy one?
You can order a new Frontera now, and deliveries start very soon. James Brooks, Opel Ireland Managing Director, said: “Our new Frontera offers families great packaging and value for money. With its stylish new look, spacious cabin, and a choice of fully electric or petrol hybrid drivetrains and five or seven seats, the new Opel Frontera is destined to become an Irish family favourite. With the first units landing in Opel Dealer forecourts this month, we are delighted to now open the Frontera order books ahead of the all-important 261-period.”