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Reviews Favor Vauxhall Frontera Electric Over Hybrid on Price and Ride

The newly tested SUV launches with sharp pricing boosted by a £1,500 grant.

Overview

  • List prices span £22,495–£29,195, with the electric model undercutting the hybrid due to the UK Electric Car Grant.
  • The EV offers 44kWh and 54kWh LFP batteries with claimed ranges of roughly 189 and 253 miles, a peak DC charge rate around 100kW, and reported real‑world 44kWh range of about 150–180 miles.
  • Testers praise generous rear space, a 460-litre boot and straightforward tech including twin 10in screens and physical climate controls, while noting budget cabin materials.
  • Road reviews say the EV is quieter with a more settled ride than the hybrid and easy to drive day to day, though performance is modest and brake‑regen adjustment is limited.
  • Citroën’s closely related e‑C3/C3 Aircross is cited as slightly cheaper with a softer ride, and the Frontera Hybrid alone offers an optional seven-seat configuration.