Opel Zafira

Opel Zafira
Overview
Manufacturer Opel (General Motors)
Also called Vauxhall Zafira
Production 1999–present
Body and chassis
Class Compact MPV (1999–2014)
Large MPV (2011–present)
Body style 5-door MPV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Opel Zafira, also known as the Zafira Tourer since 2011,[1] is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the German manufacturer Opel since the beginning of 1999. The first and second generation are classified compact MPVs, whereas the third generation, launched in the end of 2011, is classified as a large MPV.[2]

It has also been marketed under the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom, the Holden marque in Australia, and under a number of other market specific brands and names.

Zafira A (1999–2005)

Zafira A
Overview
Also called Chevrolet Nabira
Chevrolet Zafira
Holden Zafira
Subaru Traviq
Vauxhall Zafira
Production 1999–2005 (Germany)
2001–2012 (Brazil)
Assembly Bochum, Germany
Rayong, Thailand (GM Thailand)
São José dos Campos, Brazil (GM Brazil)
Body and chassis
Class Compact MPV
Platform T-body platform
Related Opel Astra G
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 L Family 1 I4 (petrol)
1.8 L Family 1 I4 (petrol)[3]
2.0 L Family II turbo I4 (petrol)
2.2 L Ecotec I4 (petrol)
2.0 L X20DTL/Y20DTH I4 (diesel)
2.2 L Y22DTR I4 (diesel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,694 mm (106.1 in)
Length 4,317 mm (170.0 in)
Width 1,742 mm (68.6 in)
Height 1,684 mm (66.3 in)
Curb weight 1,320–1,560 kg (2,910–3,439 lb)
Chronology
Successor Subaru Exiga (for Subaru Traviq, Japan)

The first generation of the Zafira is usually referred to as Zafira A, as is customary for Opel models. Developed with the aid of Porsche,[4] the Zafira was first shown in concept form at the 1997 Frankfurt Auto Show, and entered series production in January 1999, with sales beginning in April.[5] The Zafira placed third in the European Car of the Year for 2000, only behind the Fiat Multipla and Toyota Yaris.

The car was based on the same platform as the 1998 Astra G, and shared much in common with that car. The Zafira A body was used in GM/Opel's concept hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle the HydroGen3. Offered with a series of petrol engines and initially a single diesel offering, the "X" engines were replaced by the newer "Z" engine generation in 2000.[5]

These featured variable intake manifolds and were able to meet Euro 3 emissions standards. A facelift was launched in February 2003.

The Opel Zafira has seven seats arranged in three rows, the back row of which can be folded into the floor to create more space, individually or together, rather than requiring that the extra seats be physically removed from the vehicle. The system was named Flex 7. In TüV's ranking of the quality of three year old cars, the Zafira was by far the best Opel, only slightly behind the winning Ford Focus.[4]

Introduced at Geneva in February 2001, the turbocharged Zafira OPC went on sale in October 2001. With 192 PS (141 kW), this was the fastest minivan on sale in Europe.[6] Only available with a five speed manual transmission, 0–100 km/h (62 mph) can be reached in 8.2 seconds and the top speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).[3] The popular two litre turbodiesels were complemented by a 125 PS (92 kW) 2.2 litre option in January 2002.[4]

The Opel Zafira A was replaced by Zafira B in Europe, but was still sold in most other markets until 2012 (albeit that its cousin the Chevrolet Astra was discontinued in 2011), except for Australia and New Zealand, where the model was cancelled altogether. The Zafira was sold in the Philippines from 2001 to 2005, being the last European based Opel car to be sold in the Philippines after they stopped selling the Opel Astra in 2003. Production ended on 25 May 2005, in Bochum.

The Zafira was sold in Japan from August 2001 through to November 2004 as the Subaru Traviq alongside the standard Opel vehicle, where it was cancelled, and replaced later in 2008 by the Subaru Exiga – developed from the Subaru Legacy platform. According to Subaru, the name was a combination of the words "travel" and "quick",[7] however, the word more closely resembles the English word "traffic".

Due to the exterior dimensions exceeding Japanese government regulations for vehicles defined as "compact", Japanese buyers were liable for additional taxes. The Traviq was originally only available with the bigger 2.2 litre engine, although a 1.8 L, lower priced alternative was added in July 2003.[7]

The engines used were not Subaru supplied boxer engines, but were conventional in line units that were uncharacteristic to market recognised Subaru products, and all wheel drive technology was also not available.

The sale of the Zafira as a Subaru created a conflict with previously established Yanase Co., Ltd. retail dealerships, in that Yanase was already selling Opel products, like the Zafira. When production of the Traviq ended, Yanase continued to import Opel products into Japan until 2006.

In June 1999, soon after the release of the Zafira, Griff Rhys Jones starred in adverts for the Vauxhall Zafira, in which he played a professor who was fascinated about the car.[8] He was dismissed by Vauxhall in April 2001, after an embarrassing advert for the Vauxhall VX220.[9]

Zafira B (2005–2014)

Zafira B
Opel Zafira B (2005–2009)
Overview
Also called Chevrolet Zafira
Opel Zafira Family (2011–2014)
Vauxhall Zafira
Production 2005–2011
2012–2014 (Russia)[10]
Assembly Germany: Bochum
Poland: Gliwice
Russia: Kaliningrad
Body and chassis
Class Compact MPV
Platform Delta platform[11]
Related Opel Astra H
Opel Meriva B
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 L Family 1 I4 (petrol)
1.8 L Family 1 I4 (petrol)
2.0 L Ecotec turbo I4 (petrol)
2.2 L Ecotec I4 (petrol)
1.9 L CDTi I4 (diesel)
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual[nb 1]
4-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,703 mm (106.4 in)
Length 4,468 mm (175.9 in)
Width 1,801 mm (70.9 in)
Height 1,801 mm (70.9 in) (2006–2008)
1,636 mm (64.4 in) (2009–present)
Chronology
Successor Chevrolet HHR (Mexico)
Chevrolet Orlando (Chile)

The second generation of the Zafira, called the Zafira B, debuted in Europe in June 2005, with sales starting on 9 July 2005. It shared the platform and mechanical parts with the Opel Astra H.

In February 2007, the Zafira B was launched in Singapore. By March 2007, the model had only been introduced in Europe and Singapore. It went on sale in Mexico in April 2006, and Chile in September 2007. In both countries, it was branded as a Chevrolet Zafira.

Although this generation was replaced in the end of 2011 by the Zafira C, this model remained in production until May 2014, retailing as the Zafira Family.

Names and markets

  • Vauxhall Zafira – United Kingdom
  • Chevrolet Zafira – Chile and Mexico
  • Opel Zafira – Europe (except for United Kingdom), Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan & South Africa

In Mexico the Opel Zafira was discontinued after the 2006MY, and replaced by the five passenger Chevrolet HHR (discontinued in Mexico since 2009).

However, by 2010, reflecting both its status as a run out model, and adverse consumer reaction to uncertainty over Opel's future, the car was outsold by the more recently facelifted Volkswagen Touran on the market in Germany, with 2,568 Zafiras sold in the first two months of the year, against 7,270 Tourans.[12]

Engines

The Zafira B's engine line up is partly carried over from the previous Astra/Zafira generation, but Opel replaced the old 2.0 and 2.2 turbodiesel I4 engines with 1.9 L common rail turbodiesels developed by Fiat (Multijet). Opel Performance Center developed a turbocharged 240 hp (180 kW) 2.0 L performance version of the Zafira B as well. A CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) version of the new Zafira with a 1.6 L engine is also available.

Petrol engine
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque CO2 emission (g/km) Years Notes
1.6 TwinPortI41,598 cc105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 6,000 rpm150 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm172(2005–08)EU4
1.6 TwinPort115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 6,000 rpm155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm157(2008–)EU5
1.8 VVT1,796 cc140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6,300 rpm175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm168(2005–)
2.2 VVT2,198 cc150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 6,000 rpm215 N⋅m (159 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm197(2005–10)EU4
2.0 Turbo1,998 cc200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) at 4,900–6,000 rpm262 N⋅m (193 lb⋅ft) at 1,850–4,900 rpm228(2005–09)
240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) at 6,000 rpm320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft)230(2005–10)
Diesel engine
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque CO2 emission (g/km) Years Notes
1.7 CDTI EcotecI41,686 cc110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @ 4000 rpm260 N⋅m (190 lb⋅ft) @ 1750–2500 rpm1342009 -EU5
125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) @ 4000 rpm280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @ 1750–3500 rpm2010 –
1.9 CDTI Ecotec1,910 cc120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 4000 rpm280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @ 2000–2500 rpm1672005EU3
280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @ 1700–2550 rpm1592005–10EU4
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 4000 rpm315 N⋅m (232 lb⋅ft) @ 2000–2500 rpm1672005EU3
315 N⋅m (232 lb⋅ft) @ 2000–2500 rpm1592005–10EU4

Known issues

In December 2015, safety officials in the United Kingdom asked Vauxhall to initiate a full safety recall of the model Zafira B, due to a worrying level of car fires apparently or alleged to have been caused by 'Improper Repairs'.[13]

The fires continued, even those recalled, and a second full safety recall was announced in May 2016, with all owners advised not to use the fan in speeds regulated by the "resistor pack" which contained a solder based unreliable safety critical thermal fuse, until the second recall, starting August 2016, had been carried out.[14]

On 3 May 2018, a criminal investigation into Vauxhall's handling of the fires of the Zafira B and recalls was launched in the United Kingdom.[15]

Zafira Tourer C (2011–present)

Zafira Tourer C
Overview
Also called Opel Zafira (Europe)
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (United Kingdom)
Production 2011–present
Assembly Bochum, Germany[nb 2]
Rüsselsheim, Germany[nb 3]
Kaliningrad, Russia (2012–2015)[17]
Body and chassis
Class Large MPV[18]
Platform Delta II platform
Related Opel Astra J
Opel Cascada
Powertrain
Engine 1.4 L I4 (petrol)
1.6 L I4 (petrol)
1.6 L I4 (diesel)
2.0 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual[1]
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length 4,660 mm (183.5 in)
Width 1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height 1,690 mm (66.5 in)

The third generation of the Zafira, called the Zafira Tourer, was previewed in concept form at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, as the 'Zafira Tourer Concept'.

It is largely based on the Opel Astra J, and was revealed that, when the Zafira Tourer C goes on sale, the Zafira B would remain on sale, albeit in facelifted form as the "Zafira Family", to act as a smaller and cheaper version, as the Zafira Tourer C increased in size to act as a proper rival to the Ford S-Max.[19]

A hybrid/electric version was expected to follow during 2012. This car indirectly replaced the Opel Sintra, the only previous full sized Vauxhall/Opel MPV in Europe, which was discontinued in May 1999 after just three years on sale, as a slow selling product built in the United States.

The production version debuted at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and went on sale November 2011.[20]

A natural gas version of the Zafira Tourer was announced in December 2011. A dual fuel vehicle, its CNG tank will drive the car 530 kilometres, and a 14 litre petrol tank provides additional range or operation when a CNG filling station is not available.[21]

In June 2016, the facelift of the Zafira Tourer was unveiled for 2017. As part of the upgrade, new front and rear bumpers and interior bring styling in line with the Opel Astra K. OnStar has also been introduced part of an updated IntelliLink infotainment system, complete with 4G LTE hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

Other new options for MY2017 include adaptive LED headlights, "Opel Eye" front camera, high beam assist, traffic sign assist, forward collision warning, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control.[22]

Engines

All engines have a six speed manual gearbox as standard, bar the 1.8 petrol, which has a five speed manual gearbox as standard. An automatic gearbox is available as an option on the 1.4T and 2.0 CDTI (165 PS), both without S/S.

An EcoFLEX versions went on sale in 2012, equipped with the 2.0 CDTI (130PS) engine and gains a Start/Stop system to make it more economical, emitting 119g/km of CO2, as for petrol variants there are 1.4T ecoFLEX with a Start/Stop system with same amount of power (120 and 140 PS) like standard versions but with less CO2 emissions – 144g/km and better fuel efficiency.[23]

In 2013, two all new engines were introduced: 1.6 SIDI Turbo petrol engine with 170 PS and 200 PS, and newly developed 1.6 CDTI diesel engine with 136 PS. In September 2014, Opel introduced its all new generation of engines – Large Diesel engine, starting with 2.0 CDTI engine with 170 PS and 400 Nm, which is a part of new strategy in which Opel will introduce seventeen new engines, in a period from 2014–2018.[24]

Petrol engine
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note CO2 emission (g/km) Year
1.4 Turbo S/SI41,364 cc120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 4,900–6000 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,850–4,900 rpmN/A in UK154
140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4,900–6000 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,850–4,900 rpm154
1.6 Turbo SIDI1598 cc170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 6000 (4250) rpm260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) (overboost 280 (207)) at 1650–3200 (4250) rpm1442013–
200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) at 5500 rpm280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) (overboost 300 (221)) at 1650–3500 rpm1542014–
1.8 VVT1,796 cc115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5,600 rpm175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm169
140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6,300 rpm175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm169
LPG/CNG engine
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note CO2 emission (g/km) Year
1.4 Turbo ecoFLEXI41,364 cc140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4,900–6000 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,850–4,900 rpmLPG139
1.6 Turbo ecoFLEXI41,598 cc150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,000 rpm210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 2,300–5,000 rpmCNG129
Diesel engine
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note CO2 emission (g/km) Year
1.6 CDTII41,598 cc120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 4,000 rpm320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpmN/A in UK1192014–
136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 3,500–4,000 rpm320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm1092013–
2.0 CDTI1,956 cc110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 4,000 rpm260 N⋅m (190 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpmN/A in UK1372011–2014
2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/S1,956 cc130 PS (96 kW; 130 hp) at 4,000 rpm300 N⋅m (220 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpmfrom 2013 only with AT119; 154 with AT2012–
2.0 CDTI S/S1,956 cc165 PS (121 kW; 163 hp) at 4,000 rpm350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm1372012–2014
2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/S1,956 cc170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) at 3,750 rpm400 N⋅m (300 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm1292015–
2.0 CDTI Bi-Turbo S/S1,956 cc195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp) at 4,000 rpm400 N⋅m (300 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm1442012–

Awards

  • The Zafira Tourer was awarded "Best Estate" at the German Car of the Year awards of 2012.
  • The Zafira Tourer scored a five star rating in EuroNCAP.
  • The Opel Zafira Tourer won the prestigious "Golden Steering Wheel 2012" award from German publications Auto Bild, Bild am Sonntag and 26 European partner magazines.[25]

Notes

  1. ↑ OPC version only.
  2. ↑ Until 2014.[16]
  3. ↑ From 2014.[16]

References

  1. 1 2 "Configurator". Opel.ie. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  2. ↑ "Opel moves mobility forward from Ampera to Zafira Tourer Concept". Opel Ireland. 1 March 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2013. The Zafira Tourer Concept brings Insignia ambition, quality and innovative technologies to the large MPV segment.
  3. 1 2 Nötzli, Max, ed. (7 March 2002). Automobil Revue 2002 (in German and French). 97. Berne, Switzerland: Büchler Grafino AG. p. 455. ISBN 3-905386-02-X.
  4. 1 2 3 "Gebrauchtwagentest: Opels Bester" [Used car assessment: Opel's best one], AutoBild (in German), Hamburg, Germany: Axel Springer Auto Verlag, 25 February 2002
  5. 1 2 Automobil Revue 2002, p. 454
  6. ↑ "Zafira: Facts and Figure". ramp-it.net. 24 January 2010. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
  7. 1 2 "検索結果: 2001年　スバル　トラヴィック　Sパッケージ" [Great Car Pavilion: 2001 Subaru Traviq S-package] (in Japanese). Gazoo.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  8. ↑ "Rhys Jones to star in 12.5m Vauxhall Zafira launch". www.marketingweek.com. 20 May 1999. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  9. ↑ Roland Gribben (13 April 2001). "Vauxhall gives comedian the boot". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  10. ↑ "At home in Europe and the world". Opel. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014.
  11. ↑ GM Delta platform
  12. ↑ Ostmann, Bernd, ed. (11 March 2010). "Kräftig im Minus". Auto, Motor und Sport. 2010-07: 14.
  13. ↑ Chris Choi (14 December 2015). "Vauxhall Zafira upgraded to full safety recall status". itv.com. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  14. ↑ "Vauxhall Zafira recall: What you need to know". ITV. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  15. ↑ "Vauxhall Zafira fires face criminal investigation". BBC News. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  16. 1 2 http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/05/opel-zafira-tourer-production-to-remain-in-germany/
  17. ↑ "Opel Zafira". Wroom.ru.
  18. ↑ "Look what's happened to Vauxhall!". Vauxhall. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2013. The Zafira Tourer came first in January, entering the large MPV class [...]
  19. ↑ McIlroy, John (1 March 2011). "Geneva motor show: Vauxhall Zafira". Auto.cz. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  20. ↑ Phillips, Tom (8 February 2011). "Vauxhall's next Zafira previewed as Tourer Concept". Auto Express. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  21. ↑ "New CNG Zafira Tourer with Best-in-Class 530 km Natural Gas Range" (Press release). Opel. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  22. ↑ Wong, James (June 2016). "2017 Opel Zafira facelift unveiled". CarAdvice. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  23. ↑ "Opel Reveals New Zafira Tourer Before Frankfurt Show". GM Authority. 19 May 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
  24. ↑ "All-new Opel 2.0 CDTI: New Generation Large Diesel Debuts in Paris". Media Opel. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  25. ↑ "Opel Zafira Tourer wins 'Golden Steering Wheel 2012' award". Opel Media Europe. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012.

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