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Holden Frontera MX

1997 – 2003 Australia

Holden built the Frontera MX from 1997 to 2003. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 136 to 224 hp. It was offered with rear-wheel drive and, on some versions, all-wheel drive.

Holden Frontera MX
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 2003
Variants5
FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power136 – 224 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed171 km/h
Fuel economy11.6 – 12.3 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.2L 4AT RWD (136 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 136 hp — — 4-speed automatic
3.0L TD 5MT AWD (146 HP)
3.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
 Diesel 145 hp — 171 5-Speed manual
3.2L V6 5MT AWD (189 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 189 hp — — 5-Speed manual
3.2L V6 5MT RWD (205 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 205 hp — — 5-Speed manual
3.5L V6 4AT AWD (224 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 224 hp — — 4-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2198 cm3 (134 ci)
Power
100 KW @ 5200 RPM136 HP @ 5200 RPM134 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
148 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM200 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/60 R16

Dimensions

Length
177.8 in (4516 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
66.4 in (1687 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.6/59.8 in (1,514/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
9.1 in (231 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3671.3 lbs (1665 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2999 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
107 KW @ 4100 RPM145 HP @ 4100 RPM143 BHP @ 4100 RPM
Torque
217 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM294 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
106 mph (171 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/70 R16

Dimensions

Length
177.8 in (4516 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
66.4 in (1687 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.6/59.8 in (1,514/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
9.1 in (231 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4101.3 lbs (1860 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3165 cm3 (193 ci)
Power
139 KW @ 5400 RPM189 HP @ 5400 RPM186 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
196 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM265 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/60 R16

Dimensions

Length
177.8 in (4516 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
66.4 in (1687 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.6/59.8 in (1,514/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
9.1 in (231 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3704.4 lbs (1680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
276 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3165 cm3 (193 ci)
Power
151 KW @ 5400 RPM205 HP @ 5400 RPM202 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
213 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM289 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225-245/70-75R16

Dimensions

Length
177.8 in (4516 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
66.4 in (1687 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.6/59.8 in (1,514/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
9.1 in (231 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3882.3 lbs (1761 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5401.3 lbs (2450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Highway
19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Combined
19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
316 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3494 cm3 (213 ci)
Power
165 KW @ 5600 RPM224 HP @ 5600 RPM221 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
247 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM335 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/70R16

Dimensions

Length
177.8 in (4516 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
66.4 in (1687 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.6/59.8 in (1,514/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
9.1 in (231 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.7 cuFT (388 L)
Length4,516 mm
Width1,786 mm
Height1,687 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,665 – 1,860 kg
Torque200 – 335 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.