Opel Frontera is proving popular in Ireland
The Opel Frontera has become a top-selling passenger car in Ireland just eight months after its launch. The mid-sized SUV offers electric and hybrid options, appealing to buyers with its practical design and competitive pricing.
Why it matters
The rapid success of the Frontera highlights shifting consumer preferences toward versatile, mid-sized SUVs in the European automotive market.
The Opel Frontera is a good-looking, everyday car, not pretending to be anything else, and that’s part of its charm.
Trish Whelan Eight months following its Irish launch last December, Opel’s new Frontera has become the brand’s best-selling passenger car ahead of the Corsa and flagship Grandland X, a remarkable achievement for a new car to market in a short time. Opel in Ireland is on a roll, having sold 2,726 units this year, which is over 30% more than in 2025.
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