Opel FRONTERA C
Built: 1990 · Series: FRONTERA
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Opel Frontera – compact SUV as a commercial vehicle with N1 registration: four- to six-cylinder engine of 2,170 to 3,165 cm³, 74 to 85 kW, four-wheel drive
The Opel Frontera is an off-roader that Opel developed together with General Motors' Japanese partner Isuzu and also sold as the Vauxhall Frontera; the register entries show, with "FRONTERA B", the second generation, built from 1998, alongside models from the first generation. The reason an SUV appears on this commercial-vehicle collective page is its registration as a light commercial vehicle of class N1, possible for off-roaders with the corresponding body or seating configuration; codes such as 06B-VF or 5JMWL4 in the register entries stem from this registration logic.
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The register lists 12 versions here with 74 to 85 kW from four- to six-cylinder engines of 2,170 to 3,165 cm³ displacement. Kerb weights range from 1,675 to 1,990 kg, gross vehicle weight from 2,080 to 2,600 kg, lengths from 4,268 to 4,800 mm and widths from 1,730 to 1,810 mm.
As a four-wheel-drive vehicle with a ladder-frame chassis, the Frontera competed with models such as the Toyota 4Runner, the Nissan Terrano II and the Mitsubishi Pajero; N1 registration made it attractive to commercial users such as tradesmen and farmers wanting to combine the tax and registration advantages of a commercial vehicle with the off-road capability of an SUV.
When buying used, the Frontera calls for checking corrosion on the frame, sills and wheel arches, the condition of the transfer case and four-wheel-drive system, and, on the diesel engines, mileage and the condition of the injection pump and turbocharger; spare parts are available through the Opel network and, owing to the technical kinship, also from Isuzu sources.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Opel Frontera, Opel
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 85 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,490 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,780 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,990 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,600 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 42.7 kW/t (85 kW / 2 t)
Stronger than 48% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Opel FRONTERA C have?
The Opel FRONTERA C delivers 85 kW.
How much does the Opel FRONTERA C weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,990 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Opel FRONTERA C?
2,600 kg.
What engine does the Opel FRONTERA C have?
4 cylinders, 2,490 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Opel FRONTERA C?
4,780 mm × 1,800 mm.
When was the Opel FRONTERA C built?
Production years: 1990.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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5D FRONTERA 2.5D-5KMWL4-4X4/276
5D FRONTERA 2.8TDI 4X4/276
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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