Vauxhall Zafira

Manufacturer
Vauxhall

Model
Zafira

Segment/Specs
MPV

Great all-rounder, does very little wrong.

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Performance

Big choice of engines with the turbodiesles being the obvious choices. The VXR model is not an obvious choice - it has a top speed of 144mph. Why?

Driving

Based on the new Astra, the Zafira handles superbly and provides a good ride.

Feel

Refinement is generally very good, although the less powerful engines may struggle.

Price

List prices, residuals and running costs should be good, but entry-level trims have poor standards of kit.

Quality

Looks and feels good inside, while the mechanicals should be sound too.

Safety

Front and side airbags are standard on all models, stability control and curtain airbags are higher up.

Space

Masses of spaces and a seemingly infinite number of split and flatfolding options. Seats seven comfortably.

Equipment

Electric front windows, four airbags and remote central locking as standard. You'll have to put your hand in your pocket for aircon, CD player and curtain airbags.

Alternatives

Volkswagen Touran, Renault Espace, Mazda5

Pros

Versatile, spacious, good to drive.

Cons

Mean kit levels.Those awful man-children on the advert.

Vauxhall Zafira 150 CDTi Desig

by H Tippett (London) - 15/11/2006 17:24:59

A real disappointment. The promise a fast frugal family holdall. The reality, very poor reliability, appalling refinement and dismal fuel consumption < 36 mpg. Avoid!

Vauxhall Zafira 150 CDTi SRI

by Paul Gregory (Coventry) - 11/01/2007 22:35:51

Performance in sport mode of 150 CDTi engine is extremely impressive. Handling with standard suspension and standard low profile tyres (225-45-17) is also impressive - but with active suspension (CDC) it is brilliant. Excellent versatile seats, which can be laid flat/folded to give full load area without removing any seats - so garage is free! Only drawback is poor fuel consumption, with 30-33 mpg typicall, on normal commutes, and 40 - 43mpg very best. Which is well below Vauxhall spec. Awaiting Vauxhall dealer analysis to advise if the car has a problem - or verify if they are issuing duff fuel consumption figures.. which is what I expect to be the case!! Ecconomy is a real shame as versatility and performance is excellent otherwise!

Good alrounder

by Numpty (Moray) - 10/02/2007 23:24:12

Down sizing from 170bhp 2.0t Vectra to the 150 bhp was not such a relapse as I had thought. In sport mode , quick and responsive remarkable considering it is a Diesel. Loads of Space and rapid seat assembly without removing/replacing seats. In town-yes, as expected fuel consumption at minimal35 mpg.........Dual carriageway around 45 mpg. Not bad considering all that torque.

Zafira 1.9 club 120

by Barrie Lloyd (Langley,Berkshire) - 12/11/2007 16:38:29

An average of 44,39 mpg on a mix of local and long distance driving. A big load space for tools and still take five passengers. Letdown no spare tyre.