Opel Antara now available with a front-wheel drive

Posted on December 10th, 2008 by Robert Adams | Posted under: Opel / Vauxhall

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To make the Antara more attractive, Opel has cut the price on it 2,000 euros. This cheaper version loses the four-wheel drive and comes with a front-wheel drive.

Opel claims that Antara is for active families who seek space and high seating and prefer the look of a crossover. We just can’t agree with Opel. Why would anyone with an active lifestyle get a crossover that does not have a four wheel drive? If you want a smaller price tag and front-wheel drive with more space get a minivan.

Cheapest front-wheel drive Antara costs 25,970 euros in Germany and comes with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine. Not that cheap at all! 2.0-liter diesel with 127 hp costs 27,880 euros. If you want the all-wheel drive version you will pay close to 30,000 euros.

Lets face it! This price difference is almost non-existent and if anyone thinks of getting the Antara, there is no reason to go with the front-wheel drive version.

New Opel Antara with front-wheel drive press release:

New Opel Antara with Front-Wheel Drive: Loads of Space at Lower Cost

* For sporty souls seeking space and style
* Price savings of 2,000 euros over the 4WD
* High value for money, great features

Rüsselsheim. Opel now offers the Antara with front-wheel drive for active people and families who seek space and high seating and prefer the look of a crossover. By opting for a 4X2, buyers have a cost savings on a car that already offers high value for money.

The Antara front-wheel drive is available with the Common Rail Turbo diesel 2.0 CDTI with 93 kW/127 hp as well as the 2.4 liter gasoline engine with 103 kW/140 hp. Regardless of the motor chosen, the price of the front-wheel drive is 2,000 euros less than Antara’s all-wheel version: The gasoline Antara FWD costs 25, 970 euros, while the diesel sells for 27,880 euros in Germany.

The technologically sophisticated five-seat crossover boasts the handling of a passenger car, with generous interior space despite compact exterior length of 4.58 meters in length. At the same time it offers a high level of functionality, with a raised seat position for high visibility and innovative transport features like the “Flex-Fix” carrier system, which can easily be pulled out from the rear bumper to carry up to two bicycles.

The interior echoes the style and elegance of a top-of-the-line sedan. Heated front seats, electronic climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels and a leather steering wheel are just some of the comfort features that are standard in the Antara Edition Plus. Trailer Stability Assist is another standard feature that reinforces the high value for money in the crossover vehicle.

Starting in summer 2009, the interior of the Antara Edition can also be ordered in the Morocanna Fabric in black or beige without any extra cost. The Cosmos trim level will offer a choice of black or beige leather as standard. In addition, linen beige will be a new color available as standard, starting in mid-2009.

Moreover, with its electronically networked chassis and precise, speed-dependent power steering, the Antara offers a smooth drive. Its sleek, harmonic styling fits well in city, suburban and country settings. The hatchback and storage space make it easy for owners to throw in gear and groceries and be on their way.

The 93 kW/127 hp-strong 2.0 CDTI common rail diesel engine needs only 7.3 liters to travel 100 kilometers and sprints in 11.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. A maintenance-free diesel particle filter which requires no additives is standard. The 2.4 liter gasoline engine has an output of 103 kW/140 hp. This 4-cylinder engine features two overhead camshafts, a balance shaft with two rotating counterweights as well as an electronic throttle control. In 11.6 seconds it reaches a speed of 100 kilometers per hour from a standstill and needs 9.3 liters of gas to travel 100 kilometers.

Source: Opel