Opel Frontera 2026: Sub 25k euro Hybrid Family SUV. Better Than Dacia? (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

The Opel Frontera is back, but forget everything you remember about the rugged 4x4 from the 90s. Is reviving this legendary name for a budget-friendly, family SUV a brilliant move or a risky gamble? In today's episode, I’m testing the all-new Frontera in its 7-seater GS version with a 145 hp hybrid powertrain. This car aims to be the ultimate answer for families looking for maximum space without a premium price tag. But is it really "as much car as most of us will ever need"? Join me for a test drive where we’ll find out: The 7-Seater Mystery: Can a 4.4-meter SUV actually fit more than just groceries in the third row? The New 1.2 Hybrid: How does the successor to the infamous PureTech engines perform, and can it really average below 5 L/100km in the city? Budget Rivalry: Is the Frontera a true "Dacia Jogger killer," or does "budget" come with too many compromises? Back to Basics: Why the lack of a central screen in the base version might actually be a good thing, and how physical buttons feel in 2026. Join me for the test and drive of the Opel Frontera—a car that doesn't pretend to be an off-roader anymore, but might surprise you exactly where you least expect it. ↔ 2026 Opel Frontera dimensions: ✔ length: 4385 mm ✔ width: 1795 mm ✔ height: 1655 mm ✔ wheelbase: 2670 mm ✔ boot/trunk: 460-1600 L 💲 Opel Frontera Edition starting price: 24 190 euro 💲 Opel Frontera GS 1.2 Hybrid 7-seater price as tested: 32 190 euro 🎯 Do you like my channel? Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/SubMarekDrivesENG 💥 Follow me here: https://www.wieruszewski.com   / marekdrives     / mwieruszewski     / marek_drives   📢 I started a new channel - https://bit.ly/MareksGear, where I'm talking about the gear I use to make my shoe-string budget car reviews. Check it out, and please consider subscribing: https://bit.ly/SubMareksGear 🚙 Also watch: BYD Dolphin    • BYD Dolphin - Biggest Car Company You've N...   Citroen C3 Aircross    • Citroen C3 Aircross 2022 - No Longer Cute?...   Citroen eC3    • Citroen eC3 - Can Electric Supermini Be Ch...   Dacia Jogger    • Dacia Jogger - Cheapest 7-Seater Family Ca...   Hyundai Inster    • Tiny Hyundai Inster Has Huge Interior (ENG...   Jeep Avenger    • Jeep Avenger - FWD Jeep Made in Poland (EN...   KIA EV3    • KIA EV3 81 kWh - Real-World Winter Range (...   MG ZS    • MG ZS - Chinese Dacia Duster (ENG) - Test ...   Opel Mokka    • Opel Mokka 2021 GS Line 130 PS - This or 2...   Peugeot e-2008    • Peugeot e-2008 - Electric Crossover (ENG) ...   Renault Clio    • Renault Clio 6 (2026): Better Than Ever? 1...   Volkswagen T-Cross    • Volkswagen T-Cross 2024 - How Is This Bett...   #MarekDrivesENG #Opel #OpelFrontera 📌 Thanks for watching Marek Drives reviews. If you liked it, here are several other channels you may enjoy: Autophorie, Autogefühl, Bob Flavin, Carfection, Carwow, Doug DeMuro, Driven Car Reviews, Fully Charged, TheSmokingTire, TheStraightPipes, VINwiki. 💲Transparency note: 💲 Marek Drives reviews are independent and based on personal experience with cars provided by car manufacturers for media to review. No carmaker has any influence on what is being said in the review, nor are they given a preview. No carmaker pays me to do these reviews. My sponsors are you - the viewers, Channel Members, and occasional non-carmaker entities, whose sponsorship is always clearly marked. Chapters: 0:00 intro 0:30 Frontera history 1:08 nameplate recycling 1:38 design 2:05 dimensions 2:20 boot 2:52 3rd row 4:55 rear seat 6:00 cockpit 7:55 powertrains 8:40 fuel economy 8:55 performance 9:30 driving impressions 11:35 pricing 12:00 conclusion