Vauxhall has added a new higher-specification model to its Frontera range, with all-electric variants priced from less than their hybrid equivalents.
The Ultimate trim grade sits about existing Design and GS and brings improved interior features and upgraded lighting for an extra £800.
As with the lower grades, the new Ultimate trim is available on the standard range Frontera with its 44kWh battery and 186-mile range, and the recently announced extended range model, which offers up to 253 miles from its 54kWh battery.
Prices start at £27,195 for the 44kWh model, rising to £30,695 for the 54kWh variant. However, both models qualify for the Government’s Electric Car Grant, reducing their final price by £1,500 and meaning both are cheaper than the equivalent petrol hybrid model.
The Ultimate trim builds on the existing GS specification, which already includes 17-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear windows, LED tail lights, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera and Intelli-Seat front seats approved by the German council for healthy backs. To that, Ultimate adds heated seats, a heated steering wheel, heated windscreen, LED foglights and roof rails with a 240kg load capacity.
Every version of the Frontera comes with a 10-inch digital instrument panel and 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple and Android mirroring, wireless phone charging and satellite navigation. Cruise control, electronic climate control and a suite of driver assistance systems are also standard across the range.
The Frontera is Vauxhall’s cheapest EV and one of seven models from the British brand to qualify for the £1,500 band one ECG.
