Opel Antara: reviews, description, specifications, interior, tuning

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

One of the most common types of cars in Russia are crossovers. These cars are gaining more and more popularity every year. And there are objective reasons for this: high ground clearance, a roomy trunk and fuel consumption, which is not lower than that of an ordinary passenger car, but not higher than a real SUV. Almost all global automakers are engaged in the production of crossovers. The German Opel was no exception. So, in 2006, a new car Opel Antara was presented. The car immediately liked the public and was widely used. What is Opel Antara? Reviews, specifications and review of the car - further in our article.

Appearance

The design of the car strongly resembles the "Opel Vectra C" in the front. Here is the same huge grille and headlights stretched back. The contours of the roof are more like a crossoverChevrolet Captiva. However, the design cannot be called plagiarized - the car has a kind of zest. It is not a copy of any other European crossover.

If we talk about the appearance objectively, the car looks quite expressive. The Germans expanded the wheel arches and placed an unpainted plastic body kit around the entire contour of the body. The front bumper is quite practical. There is a protective overlay, and more than half of the surface is matte. Chips and scratches are not terrible for such a bumper, reviews say. Opel Antara has linzovannaya optics and the same fog lights. Even though the car is over ten years old, it still looks fresh. The crossover has harmonious body proportions. By the way, depending on the configuration, alloy wheels of 16 or 17 inches are installed here. Any tuning for Opel Antara is optional. Most owners are limited to:

• Installing deflectors and flyswatters on the side doors and hood respectively.
• Tinted side windows and athermal film sticker on the windshield.
• Installation of chrome pipes on the bumper and sills.

What else do reviews say about Opel Antara? The owners note that the body is well protected from corrosion. The metal is galvanized at the factory. However, there are still vulnerabilities here. This is the trunk lid. Over time, "bugs" appear on the license plate mounting area. Otherwise, the quality of the paintwork and the metal itself is on top. In the secondary market, you can find a lot of non-rotten copies.

Dimensions, ground clearance

In terms of size, Opel Antara belongs to the class of compact crossovers. So, the length of the car is 4.57 meters, width - 1.85, height - 1.7 meters. Among the advantages, it is worth noting a large ground clearance of 20 centimeters, which, along with high bumpers, gives a good driving angle. The car copes with mud and sandy roads without problems. Also, the car is not afraid of snow. The crossover is very difficult to “land”, reviews say.

Salon Opel Antara

The interior design is quite stylish and trendy. Leather seats and brown upholstery on the door cards immediately catch your eye. The steering wheel is three-spoke, with small buttons. On the center console is a simple radio for CDs and three air vents. Above them is a digital multimedia display with navigation. It is worth noting that the design of the steering wheel and radio is exactly the same as the Vectra C. But this does not mean that the controls are somehow uncomfortable. Ergonomics in the Opel Antara are all right, and numerous reviews are proof of this.

The plastic on the front is quite soft to the touch. Noise isolation - at a decent level. At speed, neither the rumble from the tires nor the roar of the engine is heard. By the way, the upholstery in the basic trim levels is only fabric. But regardless of the version, these chairs are very comfortable to sit in.

The second row is designed for threehuman. Each of them has its own headrest. A compact armrest extends from the center seat. Of course, the rear seat backs do not have such bright lateral support. But there is enough free space here with a margin. Three passengers in this crossover will be comfortable. Among other features, it is worth noting the absence of a central tunnel. The floor is perfectly flat, which is a definite plus.

Trunk

The volume of the cargo compartment of the German crossover is 370 liters. If necessary, this volume can be expanded. To do this, the manufacturer has provided the possibility of folding the rear seatback in different proportions. The result is a flat floor and a 1420 liter loading area.

Under the floor there is a niche for "dokatka", as well as a minimum set of tools.

Specifications

Versions for the Russian market can be equipped with one of two petrol units. So, the base for the Opel Antara crossover is a 2.4-liter engine. This is an in-line four-cylinder unit with a 16-valve head and a multipoint fuel injection system. This unit develops a power of 140 horsepower. Torque - 220 Nm, which is realized at 2.4 thousand revolutions. The motor is paired with a manual or automatic transmission (both five-speed). Acceleration to hundreds takes 11.9 seconds on the mechanics. In the case of an automatic, the crossover picks up the first hundred a second later. The maximum speed is from 168 to 175 kilometers perhour (again, depending on the installed transmission). In terms of fuel consumption, the car spends between ten and twelve liters per hundred kilometers in a mixed journey.

The top of the line is a V-shaped six-cylinder unit with a 24-valve timing mechanism and a multipoint injection system. This engine with a volume of 3.2 liters develops a power of 227 horsepower. Torque at three thousand revolutions is almost 300 Nm. With this motor, the dynamics of the German crossover are slightly better. So, up to a hundred the car accelerates in 8.8 seconds. The maximum speed is limited to 203 kilometers per hour. This motor is paired with a non- alternative automatic transmission in five gears. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 11.6 liters. But as practice shows, this parameter is always higher than the passport norm. In real life, the car consumes at least 15 liters per hundred. On the highway, this figure is reduced to 11 with a passport nine.

Owner reviews do not recommend purchasing a 3.2 liter engine due to the vulnerable timing mechanism. It is driven by a chain that wears out very quickly. Experts say that the reason for this is low-quality hydraulic tensioners.

As noted by the reviews, Opel Antara has the most economical consumption only with diesel. However, this motor was not officially imported into Russia. If we talk about the characteristics of the diesel Opel Antara, reviews note good power (170 forces at 2.2 liters) and torque (350 Nm). Consumption - 10liters in the city and 8, 7 - on the highway.

Chassis

The German crossover is built on the Zeta front-wheel drive platform, in which the body itself plays the role of the power unit, and the engine and gearbox are located transversely. The front is MacPherson strut independent suspension. Behind - a multi-link suspension, understaffed with an anti-roll bar. Steering - rack with hydraulic booster. Reviews say that the rack and pinion mechanism is rather weak. On our roads, it breaks after 60 thousand kilometers. As a result, increased backlash and extraneous knocks with recoil into the steering wheel when passing irregularities. The problem is solved by repairing the rail. This is a replacement shaft bearing and bushings. It is not worth changing the entire mechanism for a new one. Firstly, it is expensive (about five times more expensive than a repair), and secondly, a dismantled rail will not last as long as a self-rebuilt one.

Another problem concerns the amplifier itself. In winter, the temperature of the power steering fluid is low, as a result of which its viscosity changes. If you start driving on a cold car, increased pressure is formed in the system and the system hose may break. In its place, you need to install a more durable one. On the rail itself and the pump, driving with cold oil is not displayed in any way, reviews say.

Opel Antara: Drive

In most configurations, the machine has a 4x2 wheel arrangement. However, in luxury versions, it is possible to use an intelligent all-wheel drive system. Yes, atslippage of the front wheels, the rear ones are included in the work. Torque is transmitted by means of an electromagnetic clutch. Traction distribution is possible up to fifty percent on one axle.

Brakes

Disc brakes on each wheel. However, there is a difference between them. So, ventilated “pancakes” with a diameter of 303 millimeters are installed in front, and non-ventilated mechanisms at 296 millimeters in the back. In addition, the car is equipped with an ABS system, directional stability and brake force distribution. Reviews say that very often on an Opel Antara (diesel) car, the anti-lock braking system sensor becomes dirty. Because of this, the contact disappears and the corresponding error lights up on the instrument panel.

Conclusion

So, we found out what Opel Antara features and specifications are. The car is quite comfortable, but not without "pitfalls". Many are afraid of high fuel consumption and problems with the 3.2-liter engine. Therefore, if you buy such a crossover, then only with a 2.4-liter engine or even a diesel one (but these are already versions brought from Europe).