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VAUXHALL FRONTERA

A familiar name is making a comeback on a new small SUV with petrol or electric power, but will this Frontera be well received? Let’s see what our readers make of it
Photography: John Bradshaw
Claire Evans claire.evans@haymarket.com

THE ORIGINAL VAUXHALL Frontera was one of a slew of rugged-looking, affordable 4x4s introduced in the 1990s. While the new model that takes its name is expected to be good value, that’s where the similarities end. The new Frontera is a small SUV that’s available as a pure electric model or a 1.2-litre petrol with mild hybrid electrical assistance.

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