The original Zafira revolutionised the people carrier market with it's clever seating, spacious interior and plenty of family-friendly features. Vauxhall has carried these strengths on to the second generation model but added sharper styling and improved build quality and refinement too. There are plenty of neat features such as storage boxes in the roof, keyless entry and an optional panoramic glass roof but compared to newer rivals the Zafira is looking limited in its flexibility and the once class-leading Flex7 now seems clumsy and awkward. It's also not great to drive, however it is spacious and there's a huge range of engines and trims on offer.
On the Road
There's a very good choice of engines in the Zafira line-up with four petrols and two diesels. The 1.9CDTi is the only diesel but comes in two power outputs of 120bhp and 150bhp and it's a great engine whichever version you go for. In everyday driving there's little to choose between the two versions and both economy and emissions are similar, however the extra power in the 150bhp model is noticeable when overtaking. The petrol range begins with a 1.6-litre with 105bhp which feels sluggish, especially with a full load of passengers on board so it's little surprise that the 1.8-litre is the more popular engine and with 140bhp it has enough get up and go for most. The sporty 200bhp 2.0T unit manages the 0-60mph sprint in just 9.0 seconds and is a hugely enjoyable engine to use.
Features |
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| Audible brake pad wear warning system | Display panel showing time,date,audio,outside temp | ||
| Electronic odometer and trip odometer | Lights on warning | ||
| Low fuel warning light | PAS | ||
| Rev counter | Service interval indicator | ||
| 6 speakers | Radio data system with traffic programme | ||
| Remote audio display | Steering wheel mounted audio controls | ||
| Adaptive brake lights | Black finish on door pillars | ||
| Body colour door handles | Body colour door mirrors | ||
| Body colour tailgate handle | Body coloured bumpers | ||
| Body coloured side protection mouldings | Chrome grille bars | ||
| Chrome lower door mouldings | Chrome side window mouldings | ||
| Chromed headlamps | Dark tinted rear glass | ||
| Dipping rear view mirror | Electric front windows/one touch facility | ||
| Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors | Green tinted glass | ||
| Headlamp levelling | Heated rear window with auto timer | ||
| High level LED centre brake light | Intermittent rear wash/wipe | ||
| Laminated windscreen | Roof mounted aerial | ||
| Safety autoreverse for electric windows | Side window demist vents | ||
| Tailgate assist struts | Tailgate lower mouldings | ||
| Twin jet windscreen washer nozzles | Variable intermittent front wash/wipe | ||
| White rear indicator lenses | 2 individual fold flat 3rd row seats | ||
| 3 spoke leather steering wheel | Air blend heater/4 speed fan/illuminated controls | ||
| Air recirculation system | Anti submarining ramps in seats | ||
| Auxilliary 12V power socket | Carpeted loadspace | ||
| Carpeted passenger compartment | Centre console with cupholders | ||
| Concealed stowage for 3rd row seatbelt buckles | Cupholders in 3rd row seat side armrests | ||
| Driver's seat height adjuster | Fade up/down courtesy light | ||
| Flex7 plus | Front passengers seatbelt force limiter | ||
| Front sill storage bins | Height adjustable front/rear head restraints | ||
| Illuminated glovebox | Instrument panel light dimmer | ||
| Internal release for spare wheel cradle | Isofix on 2nd row outer seats | ||
| Latched storage lockers in luggage compartment | Load restraint lashing eyes | ||
| Multi-function fold down 2nd row centre seat with drinks holder and storage | Passenger vanity mirror | ||
| Pollen filter | Reach + rake adjustable steering column | ||
| Rear passenger heating ducts | Reclining front seats | ||
| Retractable load area cover | Sliding 2nd row seat plus fold and stow facility | ||
| Split folding 2nd row - 40/20/40 | Storage compartment under load area floor | ||
| Tiltable passenger assist handles | Twin sunvisors | ||
| Twist cloth upholstery | 'Childproof' rear door locks | ||
| ABS | Anti jam door design with burst proof door locks | ||
| CBC - (Cornering brake control) | Driver/Front Passenger airbags | ||
| Electronic brake force distribution | Emergency brake assist | ||
| Energy absorbing steering column | ESP plus + traction control | ||
| Front seat side impact airbags | Full size curtain airbags - front and 2nd row | ||
| Height adjustable front/rear outer seatbelts | Inertia reel 3 point seatbelts on all seats | ||
| Integral protective side door padding | Pedal release system | ||
| Pyrotechnically pre-tensioned front seatbelts | Side impact door beams | ||
| Engine immobiliser | Folding key | ||
| Freewheeling door locks | Key left in ignition audible warning | ||
| Remote central deadlocking | Security code/remote display protection for audio | ||
| Black instrument dials | Carpeted rear seat backs | ||
| Piano black interior trim | |||