What does it cost?
For It's much cheaper to buy than any other Antara, as well as having lower emissions and better economy, too.
Against It's the only model in the range without four-wheel drive, which means it lacks the ultimate versatility of other versions.
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Compared to the other models in the range, this version is much cheaper to buy and run - and that makes it our favourite.
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Although it has a hill descent system as standard and is available with four-wheel drive, the Vauxhall Antara is geared towards on-road finesse. Ground clearance isn’t that great and there’s no low-ratio gearbox or equivalent to the Land Rover Freelander’s Terrain Response system.
The majority of Antara models have four-wheel drive as standard, but the entry-level, front-wheel drive model is expected to account for around a third of sales, due to its significantly lower list price and running costs.
It’s the one we’d recommend, but if you want the reassurance of four-wheel drive, or prefer an automatic gearbox, the pricier versions make sense. The more costly models also have an 181bhp diesel engine, but the 161bhp version is hardly short of power.
Reader test team says:
Vauxhall Antara Crossover 2.2 CDTi 163 AWD SE Nav S/S 5dr
I bought an Antara SE 2.2 CDTI auto in July 2011 and the PDI was not carried out correctly. Vauxhall customer services have not answered my issues…
3
out of 5 stars
Vauxhall Antara Crossover 2.0 CDTi S 5dr
i have the antara 2.0 cdti s in black and is the werst car i have ever had it it terrible onroad and offroad they say it is better than a frontera i…
1
out of 5 stars
Vauxhall Antara Crossover 2.0 CDTi S 5dr
The Antara is a good car with a diabolical thirst for diesel. I once managed 32-33MPG driving at 55MPH on the motorway. At normal speeds it would give…
2
out of 5 stars
Vauxhall Antara Crossover 2.0 CDTi S 5dr
I like the vehicle but fuel consumption is dreadful, 29mpg. Original technical spec said 37.2 combined and I've never had a car I don't beter…
2
out of 5 stars
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Vauxhall Antara Crossover 2.2 CDTI 163 FWD Exclusiv S/S 5dr
Compared to the other models in the range, this version is much cheaper to buy and run - and that makes it our favourite.
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