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Opel Antara facelift 2010 2.4 (167 Hp) AWD Ecotec
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Opel Antara:
The Opel Antara is a compact crossover SUV which was marketed by Opel from 2006 to 2015. Based on the Theta platform, the Antara closely shared its underpinnings and powertrains with the Chevrolet Captiva. Unlike the Captiva, it is only offered with five seats instead of seven, and features a different exterior and interior design. Sales commenced in November 2006, as the indirect successor to the Isuzu-based Frontera range.
In the United Kingdom, the car was sold as the Vauxhall Antara; in Australasia, the car was badged as the Holden Captiva 5/Captiva MaXX; and in the United States and Canada, it had been sold as the Saturn Vue. The Antara was marketed as the GMC Terrain in the Middle East, Daewoo Winstorm MaXX in South Korea, and as the Chevrolet Captiva Sport in the Americas except Chile, where it was sold as an Opel....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2010 Overview:
Opel Antara (facelift 2010). With 230 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.2 s). The top speed reaches 186 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.4 (167 Hp) AWD Ecotec Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The manual gearbox helps extract slightly better performance from the 2.4L engine compared to the automatic AWD variant, but it's still not a performance-oriented choice.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption remains high due to the petrol engine and AWD system, though marginally better than the automatic AWD.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Improved diesel engines offer good power and economy
- • Comfortable ride quality suitable for long journeys
- • Practical and spacious interior with decent boot capacity
- • Available AWD provides enhanced traction and capability
- • Facelifted styling gives it a more modern appearance
Cons:
- • Petrol engine can be thirsty and lacks refinement
- • Handling is uninspired and lacks agility compared to rivals
- • Some interior plastics still feel dated or low-rent
- • Automatic transmission can be slow to respond
- • Based on an older platform, impacting driving dynamics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Antara: 2006 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Antara |
| Generation: | facelift 2010 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 (167 Hp) AWD Ecotec |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 167 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.1 Hp/l [21mm more] |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | A24XE, A24XF More details about the engine A24XE, A24XF |
| Engine displacement: | 2384 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 98 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 186 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1391 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 402 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4596 mm mm [21mm more] |
| Width: | 1850 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1761 mm mm [57mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2707 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1569 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1576 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.25 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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