In an business first, Vauxhall has confirmed its new Frontera compact SUV might be launched with value parity for electrical and petrol-powered fashions.
The common listing value distinction throughout the broader market between an electrical and petrol automobile is at the moment 31%. That has been lowered to 0% with the brand new Frontera.
So, for £23,495, entry-level clients will be capable to select both an EV model with a 111bhp front-mounted electrical motor and 44kWh battery, giving a claimed vary of as much as 186 miles, or a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid with complete energy of 99bhp.
The hybrid will include a alternative of 5 or seven seats, whereas the EV might be a five-seater solely. Moreover, a ‘Lengthy Vary’ EV model will arrive in 2025 with a spread of as much as 248 miles.
The Frontera, which is a substitute for the Crossland, will sit between the Mokka and upcoming all-new Grandland within the Vauxhall vary.
The launch of the brand new mannequin additionally marks the return of the Frontera identify, which was initially used on a forgettable SUV within the Nineties.
The all-new Frontera’s many rivals embody the Hyundai Kona, MG ZS, Ford Puma, Kia Soul, Dacia Duster and Nissan Qashqai.
