Summary
The Vauxhall Frontera is a small SUV that sits between the Mokka and Grandland in Vauxhall’s model line-up. This is the petrol mild-hybrid version. Vauxhall also offers an all-electric version, which we have covered on a separate page.
The Frontera has received a largely positive reception from the British motoring media, noted for its attractive upfront price tag and spacious cabin that can be specced with seven-seats instead of five. That is unique to the small SUV class, and makes this Vauxhall a rival to both the five-seat Dacia Duster and seven-seat Dacia Jogger.
“It’s a big step forward compared to the old Crossland it replaces”, says Parker’s Ted Welford, “and has comfort and spaciousness as its key selling points.” Alistair Crooks of Auto Express adds that the Frontera is “astonishingly good value for money when you compare it with the more expensive Mokka.”
That said, if you don’t mind making the all-electric switch and have no need for seven-seats, reviewers conclude that the identically-priced Frontera Electric is the better choice. The car has also faced criticism for some cheap interior materials and its rather noisy petrol mild-hybrid system.
As the Carbuyer team concludes, “there are more refined cars out there with better quality interiors, but the Vauxhall Frontera is a great budget-friendly family car.”
The UK motoring media hasn’t published and UK road tests on the Vauxhall Frontera just yet. Keep checking back in coming months as we continue to build this page with more information about the family-sized petrol SUV.
Frontera highlights
- Good value-for-money
- Practical and spacious interior
- Seven-seat configuration available
- Comfortable ride quality
Frontera lowlights
- No price advantage over the Frontera Electric
- Dacia alternatives are cheaper
- Some cheap interior plastics
- Noisy mild-hybrid engine
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV
Engines: petrol mild-hybrid
Price: From £24,255 on-road
Launched: Winter 2024/25
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of July 2025, the Vauxhall Frontera has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of July 2025, the Vauxhall Frontera has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
No data yet
As of July 2025, we don’t have independently verified data available for the Vauxhall Frontera. Check back again soon.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of July 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Vauxhall Frontera to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Frontera, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Vauxhall Frontera
| Overall rating | D | 31% |
| Petrol or diesel models | E | 17% |
| Electric or hybrid models | C | 56% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Vauxhall’s new car warranty is lower than average, and worse than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Frontera.
The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles, which is pretty basic cover.
If you are purchasing an ‘Approved Used’ Vauxhall Frontera from an official Vauxhall dealership, you should get a minimum one-year warranty included. If you are buying a used Frontera from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company and the terms may vary. If you are buying a used Frontera from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond anything that may be left on the original new car warranty.
If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Vauxhall Frontera
As of July 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Vauxhall Frontera. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Vauxhall dealer.
Similar cars
If you’re looking at the Vauxhall Frontera, you might also be interested in these alternatives.
Dacia Duster | Dacia Jogger | Ford Puma | Hyundai Kona | Kia Niro | MG ZS | Peugeot 2008 | Renault Captur | Skoda Kamiq | Toyota Yaris Cross | Vauxhall Mokka | Volkswagen Taigo | Volkswagen T-Roc
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