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VAUXHALL ANTARA 4X4 REVIEW

For The Vauxhall Antara is a spacious, five-seat SUV that comes with lots of safety kit.

Against The ride is uncomfortable and the steering vague, plus the Antara is noisy and inefficient, and its cabin feels cheap.

What Car? says

11 5stars

Given the standard of the competition, it’s hard to think of a single reason for choosing the Vauxhall Antara.

What Car? readers say

3.4

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The full Vauxhall Antara review

Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Even the range-topping diesel disappoints
Ride & Handling
1 out of 5 stars
Let down by numb steering and a firm ride
Refinement
1 out of 5 stars
Far too noisy and uncultured
Buying & Owning
1 out of 5 stars
Dirty compared with rivals
Quality & Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Feels cheap, and Vauxhall’s record is poor.
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Hard to fault
Behind The Wheel
2 out of 5 stars
Fussy dashboard and unsupportive seats
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Roomy cabin; small boot
Equipment
2 out of 5 stars
Bluetooth should be standard

There are 5 Vauxhall Antara versions available

4x4 2.4i 16v 167 Exclusiv 5dr	£19,765	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
4x4 2.2 CDTi 163 Exclusiv S/S 5dr	£20,910	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
4x4 2.2 CDTi 163 Exclusiv 4x4 S/S 5dr	£23,380	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
4x4 2.2 CDTi 163 SE Nav 4x4 S/S 5dr	£26,255	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
4x4 2.2 CDTi 184 SE Nav 4x4 S/S 5dr	£27,315	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5

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 doesn’t have the ground clearance of more hardcore SUVs. This would be fine if it offered on-road finesse, but it doesn’t.

Of the models available, the front-wheel-drive diesel looks the best value, although we’re still to drive this.

All Antaras comes with 12 months breakdown cover and Vauxhall’s 100,000-mile, unlimited time warranty. Unfortunately, this warranty is limited to one owner.