Segment:
Compact SUV/Off-Roader
Key Selling Points:
Rugged capability, Isuzu-derived platform, affordable entry into off-roading
Key Competitors:
Jeep Cherokee (XJ), Land Rover Discovery, Mitsubishi Pajero, Nissan Terrano II
Vehicle Type:
Body-on-frame SUV
Drivetrain Availability:
Rear-wheel drive (RWD) and selectable 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Powertrain:
Engine, Transmission, Drivetrain (4WD system)
Chassis:
Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires
Electrical:
Ignition, Charging, Starting, Lighting, Instrumentation, Body Control Modules, Audio Systems, HVAC Controls
Body:
Exterior Body Panels, Interior Trim, Doors, Windows, Seats, Roof Systems
HVAC:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, lubrication
Repair:
Component removal, disassembly, reassembly, and installation
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting guides, symptom-based diagnosis, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
Adjustments:
Wheel alignment, brake adjustments, idle speed settings
Depth:
Comprehensive (from basic checks to complete engine and transmission overhauls)
Engine Code:
C20NE (early models), X22SE (later models)
Displacement Cc:
1998 (for C20NE), 2198 (for X22SE)
Configuration:
Inline-4 Cylinder
Valvetrain:
SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft) or DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) depending on specific engine
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-point Fuel Injection (MPI)
Horsepower Ps:
~115 PS (for X22SE)
Torque Nm:
~185 Nm (for X22SE)
Configuration:
Inline-4 Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel
Valvetrain:
OHC (Overhead Camshaft)
Fuel Delivery:
Indirect Injection (IDI) with Turbocharger
0 To 100 Kmh Sec:
~12.5 (depending on engine and transmission)
Gasoline Type:
Unleaded Petrol (RON 95 recommended)
Type:
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Type:
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4Wd System:
Part-time, selectable 4WD with low-range transfer case
Fluid Specification Manual
Fluid Type:
API GL-4 SAE 75W-90 (Manual Transmission)
Fluid Specification Automatic
Fluid Type:
Dexron III (Automatic Transmission)
Body Styles:
3-door (SWB - Short Wheelbase), 5-door (LWB - Long Wheelbase)
Wheelbase Mm 5 Door:
2730
Wheelbase Mm 3 Door:
2330
Curb Weight Kg:
1600 - 1800 (depending on configuration)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Kg:
2350 - 2500 (approx.)
Cargo Volume Liters 5 Door Seats Up:
540 (approx.)
Cargo Volume Liters 5 Door Seats Down:
1840 (approx.)
Crash Test Results:
Euro NCAP results for this era are limited; likely comparable to contemporary body-on-frame SUVs.
Brakes Front:
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Brakes Rear:
Drum Brakes (some later models may have discs)
ABS:
Optional (Anti-lock Braking System)
Airbags:
Driver airbag standard, passenger airbag optional on some models
Seatbelts:
3-point seatbelts with pre-tensioners (front)
Head Unit:
Factory fitted radio/cassette player or CD player
Speakers:
Up to 6 speakers (depending on trim)
Traction Control:
Not typically available
Auxiliary Input:
Not typically available
Cruise Control:
Optional on higher trims
Power Windows:
Standard on some trims, optional on others
Central Locking:
Standard on some trims, optional on others
Oil Change Interval Km:
15,000 km or 12 months (whichever comes first)
Service Intervals Filters
Air Filter Replacement Km:
30,000 km
Fuel Filter Replacement Km:
30,000 km (Petrol), 60,000 km (Diesel)
Service Intervals Coolant
Coolant Flush Km:
60,000 km or 24 months
Engine Oil Specification:
API SJ or higher, ACEA A3/B3, viscosity 10W-40 or 15W-40
Engine Oil Capacity Liters:
~4.5 - 5.0 (depending on engine)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Power Steering Fluid Type:
Dexron II or III
Common Problem 1:
Rusting (especially chassis, wheel arches, and fuel filler area)
Common Problem 2:
Water pump leaks
Common Problem 3:
Cylinder head gasket failures (particularly on certain petrol engines)
Common Problem 4:
Transfer case and differential issues due to off-road use
Common Problem 5:
Electrical gremlins (door locks, window regulators, sensors)
Oil Filter Part Number Example:
GM/Opel P/N: 93182776 / ACDelco P/N: X1218E (or equivalent)
Air Filter Part Number Example:
GM/Opel P/N: 90379901 / ACDelco P/N: A2150C (or equivalent)
Opel History:
Opel, a German automaker with a long history dating back to 1862, known for reliable passenger cars and some successful commercial vehicles. Part of General Motors during this period.
Frontera Generation:
Frontera A (1991-1998), Frontera B (1998-2004). This manual covers the initial phase of the Frontera B.
Series Ii Update:
The 1999 model represents the Series II update of the Frontera B, introducing revised styling, updated engines, and improved interior.
Assembly Location:
Poland (GM Manufacturing Poland), also potentially other GM plants in Europe.
Production Years:
1991-2004 (Frontera A & B)