Used Vauxhall Antara cars for sale

Due to several adjustment options, from the driver's seat to the steering wheel, it's easy to get comfortable when you're driving the Antara. The visibility is also excellent, thanks to its high-riding stance and responsive steering. Like many well-built mini-SUVs, the Antara handles corners well with minimal body roll.

As the Antara is one of the heaviest vehicles in its category, it's not known for great efficiency. When it's fitted with a full-time 4x4 drivetrain and automatic gearbox, it emits over 225 g/km of CO2. To make the Antara more eco-friendly, Vauxhall decided to discontinue the petrol engine and the higher-powerful diesel motor in 2016. The only option remaining is the more efficient 159 bhp 2.2-litre diesel engine, paired with a manual gearbox and start/stop technology.

The Vauxhall Antara is a pretty comfortable ride with enough room to seat 5 adults comfortably. It has a decent amount of legroom and features a slightly raised roof to increase the headroom. A 2012 facelift brought in extra cabin storage spaces, including lidded compartments, cubbies and cupholders for the rear armrest. The seats are also reclinable, which adds even more to the comfort factor.

The Antara has 420 litres of luggage space, which isn't the best, but it's still very decent for the category. Folding down the rear seats boosts its capacity to 1,420 litres, and the SE Nav trim lets you fold down the front passenger seat to open up more space to accommodate long items. You will find it easy to load bulky items into the Antara's boot, thanks to its low-loading lip and larger-sized tailgate.

The Vauxhall Antara's braked trailer towing capacity ranges from 1,700 kg to 2,000 kg, depending on the engine option. Consequently, you can use it to haul trailers and moderately sized family caravans. It also comes with a few towing technical features, such as a trailer-stability programme and hill-start assist.

The closest alternative to the Vauxhall Antara is the Chevrolet Captiva, mainly because they share the same platform. However, the Captiva is no longer available as a new option in the UK market. As a result, you'll have to settle for a used Captiva or go for another close alternative, like the Toyota RAV4and Mazda CX-5.

Although the Vauxhall Antara hasn't been crash-tested by the Euro NCAP, it's safe to assume it would score well because it shares the same platform as the Chevrolet Captiva. The Captiva received a reputable 5-star safety rating in the 2011 Euro NCAP crash test. The Antara comes with several safety features, such as 6 airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, adaptive brake lights and anti-lock brakes.