Opel has revived an old name on a completely new car as it introduces the new Frontera SUV that has arrived at Opel dealerships nationwide, with prices and equipment just announced by the brand.

Armed with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty as standard for the Irish market, the new Frontera is available in three trims and as a five-seater at launch, with a seven-seat version also due to arrive on those shores.

The new Frontera Electric retails in Ireland from €24,606 which includes SEAI grants and VRT rebate. There is also a hybrid version from €27,995 plus delivery related charges

An initial short drive in the Frontera at its press launch showed the all-round quality and practicality that suits the family while delivering an attractive well-appointed SUV. Opel chiefs were keen to show off the Frontera’s rugged, spacious, ultra-modern looks.

They have packaged their new model in a range of bright new colours with a striking design that makes the new Opel Frontera stand out on initial view.

The modern look and feel continues in the interior where clever design meets comfort and family practicality. Featuring wide-opening rear doors to allow easy access for passengers and baby seats, up to 460 litres of luggage can be stored in the boot, and up to 1,594 litres with the seats folded down.

Customers who need to take even more luggage can avail of optional roof rails. A 60/40 split rear bench seat and a second load floor ensure additional versatility for families.

Efficient in every way, the new Frontera is powered by a choice of two petrol hybrid versions (100PS and 136PS) and two all-electric versions; a 44kW 113PS 300km range version is available from launch in Ireland, with a 54kW 113PS 400km range version due in 2026.

However, it’s the price range that makes this car a real contender. The new Frontera starts at €24,606 inclusive of grants for the Electric version or from €27,995 for the petrol hybrid version. Standard equipment on the entry level SC trim includes a 10” driver information display plus smartphone station, electronic parking brake and hill assist, LED headlights with automatic high beam, rear park assist, 16” painted steel wheel, manual climate control, alarm, cruise control, lane keep assist, forward collision alert, driver drowsiness alert, and speed sign recognition.

Next up is the Elegance priced from €26,480 inclusive of grants for the Electric powertrain or from €30,095 for the petrol hybrid version, standard equipment on the level two Elegance trim includes a 10” HD touchscreen with navigation, Opel Connect, 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, middle console with front centre armrest and hidden storage, 17” alloy wheels.

The top-of-the-range GS trim, from €28,354 with grants for the Electric version or from €32,095 for the petrol hybrid version, adds as standard 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.

A seven-seater GS petrol hybrid model will follow, retailing at a €1,500 premium over the 5-seater GS petrol hybrid version, from €33,595 plus delivery related charges.

The addition of the new Frontera compact family SUV to the Opel stable sees the brand boast one of the freshest SUV ranges on the market: the all-new Grandland SUV arrived in showrooms in early 2025, whilst the facelift Mokka SUV arrived in June.

Pictured: The new Opel Frontera.