Vitara VTFR1201ESE 12 cu. ft. Top Freezer
Quick verdict
A 11.6 cu. ft. top-freezer refrigerator from Vitara, positioned as a value option around $400. ENERGY STAR Most Efficient. A good fit for households that want this layout without overpaying for features they won't use.
Best for
- Apartments and dorms
Key specs
- Capacity
- 11.6 cu. ft.
- Dimensions
- 23.4" × 59.5" × 31.0"
- Annual energy
- 310 kWh/year
- Ice / Water
- No ice · No water
- Wi-Fi
- No
Our Review
The Vitara VTFR1201ESE 12 cu. ft. Top Freezer is a 11.6 cu. ft. top-freezer refrigerator from Vitara, sitting in the sub-$1,000 range. With a 8.6 cu. ft. fresh-food compartment and 3.0 cu. ft. of freezer space, it's positioned for apartments and dorms.
What stands out
At this price, Vitara delivers the headline specs (capacity, ice maker, ENERGY STAR rating where present) and skips the extras. If you need a working refrigerator and don't care about cabinet-flush styling or app integration, that's a fair trade.
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient certification means it sits in the top ~10% of the category for energy use. At ~310 kWh/year, expect roughly $49 in annual running cost at the U.S. average electricity rate — meaningfully less than older models from a decade ago.
Layout and capacity
Exterior dimensions are 23.4" W × 59.5" H × 31.0" D — check your opening, especially the depth with handles extended. Total useable capacity is 11.6 cu. ft., split 8.6 fresh / 3.0 freezer.
Bottom line
The Vitara VTFR1201ESE 12 cu. ft. Top Freezer delivers the basics at one of the lowest prices in the category. If your goal is a working fridge with the right capacity, this gets the job done.
Full Specs
Capacity Total capacity | 11.6 cu. ft. |
|---|---|
| Fresh-food | 8.6 cu. ft. |
| Freezer | 3.0 cu. ft. |
Dimensions Width | 23.4" |
| Height | 59.5" |
| Depth | 31.0" |
| Depth (with handles) | 33.5" |
Energy ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Annual energy use | 310 kWh/year |
| Est. annual cost | $50 |
Features Ice maker | No |
| Water dispenser | No |
| Wi-Fi connected | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Door style | Top Freezer |
| Finishes available | Stainless Steel, Black Stainless Steel, Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless, White, Black |
| Noise level | — |
Pros & Cons
+Pros
- ✓Simplest, most reliable layout — fewer moving parts to fail
- ✓ENERGY STAR Most Efficient — lowest-in-class energy use
- ✓Aggressive pricing makes it one of the cheapest ways into the category
–Cons
- ✕No built-in ice maker on this configuration
- ✕Bending to reach fresh-food drawers becomes a daily nuisance for tall users
- ✕Trim and drawer hardware feel lighter than premium competitors
Rating Breakdown
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | See retailer | Shop at Home Depot |
| Best Buy | See retailer | Shop at Best Buy |
| Lowe's | See retailer | Shop at Lowe's |
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