2007 Opel Antara crossover SUV
2007 Opel Antara crossover SUV
The 2007 Opel Antara will be officially presented to the public during the next Motor Show in Paris this autumn.
Despite constantly growing oil prices, executives from the German Adam Opel AG expect that European crossover and SUV market will be able to swallow yet another member of the already enormous family of off-roaders that will never see the real dirt.
2007 Opel Antara crossover SUV (rear view)
Opel says that the new Antara crossover SUV will feature a unibody construction, intellectual four-wheel drive, and high ground clearance combined with compact (4.57 meters in length, 1.85 meters in width and 1.70 meters in height) dimensions.
The 2007 Opel Antara will be unleashed with a set of three engines and two transmissions.
The most expensive model will come with a 3.2-liter V6 petrol engine, which features 224 horsepower and is mated with an automatic six-speed manual gearbox with ActiveSelect function.
The next in line will be a 150 hp 2.0-liter turbo-diesel with common-rail system, which can be ordered width either a manual or an automatic five-speed transmission.
The cheapest trim will be equipped with 2.4-liter 141 hp four-cylinder gasoline unit with two overhead camshafts and one balance shaft.
2007 Opel Antara crossover SUV (interior)
Photos: Opel
2007 Opel Antara 2.0 CDTI crossover SUV
Estimated base price (MSRP): starts from €26,850
Body Type: 5-door SUV
Layout: front engine, 4WD
Engine: 148 hp @ 4000 rpm, 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) @ 2000 rpm, 2.0-liter, inline-4
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Top Speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
0 – 62 mph: 10.8 seconds
Fuel Economy EPA city / highway cycle mpg (l/100 km): 27 / 34.6 / 31 (8.7 / 6.8 / 7.6)
Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/Wheelbase) mm: 4576 / 1850 / 1704 / 2707
Ground clearance: 200 mm
Track (frt/rr): 1704 / 1572
Approach Angle (degrees): 24.0
Breakover Angle (degrees): N/A
Departure Angle (degrees): 23.0
Curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40.7 (12.4 m)
Curb Weight: 1865 kg (4112 lbs)
Coefficient of Drag (Cd): N/A
Seating Capacity: 5 (2/3)
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): N/A
Payload (max w/ occupants and cargo): N/A
Towing Capacity (max): N/A
Direct Competitors: Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Patriot, Mazda CX-7, Kia Sportage
See also: 2007 Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV