Vauxhall Frontera review

Prices start at £23,495, which, as mentioned briefly on the first page, is exactly the same you can expect to pay for the electric variant.

That gets you into the lesser powered 1.2-litre mild hybrid. You’re looking at an extra £1.5k on top if you want the higher powered variant.

What different kits are available?

You’ve two to choose between: Design and GS. Nice and simple.

Entry-level Design models offer 16in steel wheels with covers, wheel arch cladding, black skid plates front and rear, and LED headlights. Inside you get the full dual 10in screen setup, a pair of USB-C ports front and rear, wireless smartphone mirroring, rear parking camera and sensors, cruise control, and the usual driver assist suite. For £400 you can have a white roof, white steel wheels and roof rails.

Top spec GS models, which add £2.4k to the list price, get 17in diamond cut alloys, silver skid plates, a black roof with tinted rear windows, gloss black power folding mirrors and LED taillights. Inside you get the Intelli-Seats, electronic climate control, front parking sensors and blind spot alert. Seven seats, available on this trim only, will set you back an extra £550.

The £800 Comfort Pack (available on upper spec GS trim only) is well worth considering, for the heated windscreen, steering wheel and seats, as well as roof rails with a 240kg load capacity. Vauxhall isn’t just thinking of roofboxes and suchlike here: the Frontera can also be ordered with a roof tent with a ladder specially designed for the SUV. Because lifestyle. 

What’s the best spec?

Easy one this, Design trim in green khaki paint with the Style Pack for the white steel wheels. It’s not an option on GS trim, FYI.

We reckon most could make do with the entry-level mild hybrid, but given this is Top Gear we’d likely pick the 134bhp variant for the useful extra torque. All in, you’re looking at £25,405.