Opel Zafira#Zafira A (1999–2004)
{{short description|Multi-purpose vehicle}}
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{{redirect-distinguish|Chevrolet Nabira|Chevrolet Nubira}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Opel Zafira
| image = Opel Zafira Tourer 2.0 CDTI Innovation (C) – Frontansicht, 23. Mai 2013, Heiligenhaus.jpg
| manufacturer = Opel (General Motors)
| aka = Vauxhall Zafira
| production = January 1999 – 2019 (Europe)
| class = Compact MPV (C)
| body_style = 5-door MPV
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| predecessor = Opel Sintra
| successor = Opel Zafira-e Life
Opel Grandland
| sp = uk
}}
The Opel Zafira is a car manufactured and marketed across three generations between 1999 and 2019 by Opel. Based on the Opel Astra platform, it is developed to occupy the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment.{{cite web |title=Opel moves mobility forward from Ampera to Zafira Tourer Concept |url= http://media.gm.com/media/ie/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/ie/en/2011/OPEL/03_01_opel_geneva_2011.html |publisher=Opel Ireland |access-date=21 August 2013 |date=1 March 2011 |quote=The Zafira Tourer Concept brings Insignia ambition, quality and innovative technologies to the large MPV segment. }}
The Zafira was also marketed under the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom until June 2018,{{cite web|title=Vauxhall Zafira Tourer and GTC axed due to rise of SUVs|url= https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/vauxhall-zafira-tourer-and-gtc-axed-due-rise-suvs}} the Holden marque in Australia until June 2005, and under a number of other market-specific brands and names.
The name "Zafira" derives from the Arabic word meaning to succeed. Since 2011, it received an additional moniker as the Zafira Tourer.{{cite web |url= http://www.opel.ie/vehicles/opel_range/cars/new_zafira/configurator.html#/engine |title=Configurator |publisher=Opel |access-date=22 April 2012}}
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{{anchor|A|first|Traviq|Zafira A (1999–2005)}} Zafira A (1999)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Zafira
| image = Opel Zafira A Facelift front 20091022.jpg
| aka = Opel Zafira (EU)
Vauxhall Zafira (UK)
Chevrolet Zafira (BR/LATAM)
Chevrolet Nabira (Malaysia)
Holden Zafira (Australia and New Zealand)
Subaru Traviq (Japan)
| production = January 1999 – 2005 (Germany)
2000–2005 (Thailand)
2001–2012 (Brazil)
| assembly = {{ubl |Germany: Bochum (Opel-Werk Bochum) |Thailand: Rayong (GM Thailand) |Brazil: São José dos Campos (GM Brazil)}}
| class = Compact MPV
| engine = Petrol:
1.6 L Family 1 I4
1.8 L Family 1 I4{{cite book |title=Automobil Revue 2002 | editor-last = Nötzli | editor-first = Max |publisher=Büchler Grafino AG |location=Berne, Switzerland |language=de, fr |page=455 |volume=97 |date=7 March 2002 |isbn=3-905386-02-X}}
2.0 L Family II I4 turbo
2.2 L Ecotec I4
Diesel:
2.0 L X20DTL/Y20DTH I4
2.2 L Y22DTR I4
| transmission =
| platform = T-body platform
| wheelbase = {{convert|2694|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4317|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1742|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1684|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1320|-|1560|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| related = Opel Astra G
| successor = Chevrolet Spin (South America){{Cite web|last=Mora|first=Rodrigo|date=2012-06-27|title=Chevrolet apresenta a Spin, substituta de Meriva e Zafira|trans-title=Chevrolet introduces Spin, replacement for Meriva and Zafira|url=http://g1.globo.com/carros/noticia/2012/06/chevrolet-apresenta-nova-spin-substituta-de-meriva-e-zafira.html|access-date=2021-10-05|website=Auto Esporte|language=pt-br}}
Subaru Exiga (for Subaru Traviq, Japan)
| model_code = T98
}}
The first generation Zafira was internally designated as the Zafira A. Co-developed with Porsche,{{citation |journal=AutoBild |url=http://www.autobild.de/artikel/opel-zafira-i-1999-2005--35361.html |title=Gebrauchtwagentest: Opels Bester |trans-title=Used car assessment: Opel's best one |language=de |publisher=Axel Springer Auto Verlag |location=Hamburg, Germany |date=25 February 2002}} it debuted in concept form at the 1997 Frankfurt Auto Show and entered series production in January 1999, with sales beginning in April of that year.Automobil Revue 2002, p. 454
The Zafira shared the T platform with the 1998 Astra G, sharing much commonality with that car. The Zafira seated seven passengers in three rows. Using a system marketed as Flex 7, the split back seat could fold into the floor to increase cargo space, without requiring removal.
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. These featured variable intake manifolds and were able to meet Euro 3 emissions standards. The 2.0-litre turbodiesels were complemented by a {{convert|125|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} 2.2-litre option in January 2002.
The Zafira A body was used in GM/Opel's concept hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle the GM HydroGen3.
A facelift was launched in February 2003 at the Geneva Motor Show.
The Zafira ranked third in the European Car of the Year for 2000, behind only the Fiat Multipla and Toyota Yaris. 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.
Zafira A production ended on 25 May 2005, in Bochum. It 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.
File:Opel Zafira rear 20080811.jpg|Opel Zafira A
File:2000 Vauxhall Zafira Club 16V 1.6.jpg|Vauxhall Zafira (UK, pre-facelift)
File:2004 Vauxhall Zafira Life 1.8 facelift.jpg|Vauxhall Zafira (UK, facelift)
File:2001-2003 Holden Zafira (TT) van (2008-12-14).jpg|Holden Zafira (Australia, pre-facelift)
File:Chevrolet Zafira.jpg|Chevrolet Zafira (Brazil)
= Zafira OPC =
Introduced at Geneva in February 2001, the turbocharged Zafira OPC went on sale in October 2001. With {{convert|192|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}, this was the fastest minivan on sale in Europe.{{cite web |date=24 January 2010 |title=Zafira: Facts and Figure |url=http://www.ramp-it.net/v3/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=61 |access-date=23 May 2012 |publisher=ramp-it.net}} 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 {{convert|220|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.
File:Opel Zafira OPC Line-Paket (A, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 12. Oktober 2013, Düsseldorf.jpg|Opel Zafira A OPC
File:Opel Zafira OPC Line-Paket (A, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 12. Oktober 2013, Düsseldorf.jpg|Rear view
= Markets =
The Zafira was marketed in the Philippines from 2001 to 2005, as the last Europe-based Opel marketed in the Philippines after they stopped selling the Opel Astra in 2003. Although sold as the Chevrolet Zafira, it was sold alongside other Opel vehicles until it the Opel name was pulled out of the Philippine-market by its distributor, GM Philippines.
The Zafira was produced and sold in the Thailand from 2000 to 2005. it was sold alongside other Opel vehicles until it the Opel name was pulled out of the Thai-market by its distributor, GM Thailand. Thailand’s domestic family wagon segment with 3,946 units sold.
The Zafira A was sold in Malaysia as the Chevrolet Nabira.{{Cite web |date=5 January 2005 |title=Test Driving the Chevrolet Nabira |url=http://autoworld.com.my/news/2005/01/05/Test-Driving-the-Chevrolet-Nabira/}}
= Subaru Traviq =
The Zafira was sold in Japan from August 2001 through to November 2004 as the Subaru Traviq alongside the standard Opel vehicle. In exchange, Subaru supplied the Subaru Forester as the Chevrolet Forester in India since 2003.{{Cite web |last=Stopford |first=William |date=2018-11-21 |title=Obscure Rebadges From Around The World: Part 6 |url=https://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/obscure-rebadges-from-around-the-world-part-6/ |access-date=2022-12-04 |website=Curbside Classic |language=en-US}}
According to Subaru, the Traviq name was a combination of the words "travel" and "quick".{{cite web |title=検索結果: 2001年 スバル トラヴィック Sパッケージ |trans-title=Great Car Pavilion: 2001 Subaru Traviq S-package |url=http://gazoo.com/meishakan/meisha/shousai.asp?R_ID=8502 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011215226/http://gazoo.com/meishakan/meisha/shousai.asp?R_ID=8502 |archive-date=11 October 2008 |access-date=22 May 2012 |publisher=Gazoo.com |language=ja}} Imported from Thailand,{{Cite web |date=2001-12-20 |title=JAPAN: Subaru plans 4WD next-generation Opel Zafira-based Traviq |url=https://www.just-auto.com/news/japan-subaru-plans-4wd-next-generation-opel-zafira-based-traviq/ |access-date=2022-12-04 |website=Just Auto |language=en-US}} 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. 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 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.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}} It was replaced later in 2008 by the Subaru Exiga – developed from the Subaru Legacy platform.
File:Subaru TRAVIQ S Package (XM220) front.JPG|Subaru Traviq (Japan)
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{{anchor|B|second|Zafira B (2005–2014)}} Zafira B (2005)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Zafira B
| image = Opel Zafira 08-7-2005 silver vr.jpg
| caption = Opel Zafira B (2005–2009)
| aka = Vauxhall Zafira (UK)
Chevrolet Zafira
Opel Zafira Family (2011–2014)
| model_years = 2006–2014
| production = 2005–2014
2012–2014 (Russia){{cite web |url=http://www.opel.com/experience_opel/company-information/locations.html |title=At home in Europe and the world |publisher=Opel |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213064432/http://www.opel.com/company/locations.html |archive-date=13 December 2014}}
| assembly = Germany: Bochum
Poland: Gliwice
Russia: Kaliningrad
| class = Compact MPV
| platform = T platform{{Cite web|title=Not global: Opel out of GM Delta
|url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20020211/ANA/202110769/not-global-opel-out-of-gm-delta|website=Automotive News|date=11 February 2002}}{{cite web|last1=Ciferri|first1=Luca|title=Fiat, General Motors developing joint Stilo-Astra platform|url=http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/fiat-general-motors-developing-joint-stilo-astra-platform|website=autoweek.com|date=20 June 2002|access-date=6 November 2015}}
| engine = Petrol:
1.6 L Family 1 I4
1.8 L Family 1 I4
2.0 L Ecotec I4 turbo
2.2 L Ecotec I4
Diesel:
1.7 L CDTi I4
1.9 L CDTi I4
| transmission = 5-speed manual
6-speed manual{{#tag:ref|OPC version only.|group=nb}}
4-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|106.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| length = {{convert|175.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| width = {{convert|70.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| height = {{convert|70.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} (2006–2008)
{{convert|64.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} (2009–present)
| related = Opel Astra H
Opel Meriva B
| successor = Chevrolet HHR (Mexico)
Chevrolet Orlando (Chile)
| model_code = A05
}}
The second generation Zafira, internally designated Zafira B, debuted in Europe on 12 February 2005, with sales starting on 9 June 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 the Chevrolet Zafira. Although this generation was replaced in the end of 2011 by the Zafira C, this model remained in production until May 2014 as the Zafira Family. This name change occurred in markets including Germany.{{Cite web|last=Wolkenstein|first=Peter|date=2012-08-04|title=Opel Zafira Family gegen Opel Zafira Tourer: Welcher Van ist der bessere Kauf?|url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/kaufberatung/opel-zafira-family-gegen-opel-zafira-tourer-welcher-van-ist-der-bessere-kauf/|access-date=2021-10-11|website=auto motor und sport|language=de}}
= 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 Chevrolet Zafira was discontinued after the 2006 model year, and replaced by the five-passenger Chevrolet HHR.
File:Opel Zafira 08-7-2005 silver hr.jpg|Opel Zafira B (2005–2009)
File:Opel Zafira B Facelift front 20090923.jpg|Opel Zafira B (2009–2014)
File:Opel Zafira B Facelift rear 20090923.jpg|Rear view (2009–2014)
File:Opel Zafira 2006 dashboard.jpg|Dashboard (Opel Zafira B 2006)
File:Leopel 1.jpg|Opel Zafira OPC
(2009–2011)
File:2005 Vauxhall Zafira Life 1.6.jpg|Vauxhall Zafira (United Kingdom) (2005–2009)
File:2007 Vauxhall Zafira VXR 2.0.jpg|Vauxhall Zafira VXR (United Kingdom) (2005–2009)
File:2012 Vauxhall Zafira Exclusive Facelift 1.6 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Zafira (United Kingdom) (2009–2014)
File:2012 Vauxhall Zafira Exclusiv 1.6 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Zafira (With new badge design) (United Kingdom)
File:Chevrolet Zafira 1.8 Essentia 2008 (15995933804).jpg|Chevrolet Zafira B (2005-2009)
File:Chevrolet Zafira 1.9 CDTi Essentia 2009 (19203931458).jpg|Chevrolet Zafira B (2009-2014)
= Engines =
The Zafira B's engine line was partly carried over from the previous Astra/Zafira generation. Opel replaced the 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 {{convert|240|hp|abbr=on}} 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.
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!Model !Engine !Displacement !Power !Torque !CO2 emission (g/km) !Years !Notes | |||||||
1.6 TwinPort | rowspan="6"|I4 | rowspan="2"|1,598 cc | {{convert|105|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm | {{convert|150|Nm|lb·ft|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | 172 | (2005–08) | EU4 |
1.6 TwinPort | {{convert|115|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm | {{convert|155|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | 157 | (2008–11) | rowspan="2"|EU5 | ||
1.8 VVT | 1,796 cc | {{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,300 rpm | | {{convert|175|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 3,800 rpm | 168 | (2005–11) | ||
2.2 VVT | 2,198 cc | {{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm | {{convert|215|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | 197 | (2005–10) | rowspan="3"|EU4 | |
rowspan="2"|2.0 Turbo | rowspan="2"|1,998 cc | {{convert|200|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,900–6,000 rpm | {{convert|262|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 1,850–4,900 rpm | 228 | (2005–09) | ||
{{convert|240|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm | {{convert|320|Nm|lb·ft|0|abbr=on}} | 230 | (2005–10) | ||||
colspan=9|Diesel engine | |||||||
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!Model !Engine !Displacement !Power !Torque !CO2 emission (g/km) !Years !Notes | |||||||
rowspan="2"|1.7 CDTI Ecotec | rowspan="6"|I4 | rowspan="2"|1,686 cc | {{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | {{convert|260|Nm|lb·ft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2,500 rpm | rowspan="2" |134 | 2009–11 | rowspan="2"|EU5 |
{{convert|125|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | {{convert|280|Nm|lb·ft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–3,500 rpm | 2010–11 | |||||
rowspan="4"|1.9 CDTI Ecotec | rowspan="4"|1,910 cc | rowspan="2"|{{convert|120|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | {{convert|280|Nm|lb·ft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000–2,500 rpm | 167 | 2005 | EU3 | |
{{convert|280|Nm|lb·ft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,700–2,550 rpm | 159 | 2005–10 | EU4 | ||||
rowspan="2"|{{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | {{convert|315|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 2,000–2,500 rpm | 167 | 2005 | EU3 | |||
{{convert|315|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 2,000–2,500 rpm | 159 | 2005–10 | EU4 |
= Fire issues and recalls =
In November 2015, the London Fire Brigade issued an alert in response to a "spike" in reports of fires with the model.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-34860211|title=Vauxhall Zafira B: London fire callouts 'spike'|publisher=BBC News|date=14 December 2015 |access-date=15 December 2015}}
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'.{{cite news |author=Chris Choi |url=http://www.itv.com/news/2015-12-14/vauxhall-reveals-details-of-zafira-fire-investigations/ |title= Vauxhall Zafira upgraded to full safety recall status |publisher=itv.com |date=19 November 2015 |access-date=10 September 2024}}
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.{{cite news |url=http://www.itv.com/news/2016-05-19/vauxhall-zafira-recall-what-you-need-to-know/|title=Vauxhall Zafira recall: What you need to know |publisher=ITV |date=19 May 2016 |access-date=19 May 2016}}
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.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43987134 |title=Vauxhall Zafira fires face criminal investigation |publisher=BBC News |date=3 May 2018 |access-date=3 May 2018}}
On 31 August 2019, major damage occurred in a parking garage in Cork, Ireland when an Opel Zafira caught fire.{{cite web |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30959872.html |title=Car which caused Cork shopping centre car-park fire removed for specialist examination |last=English |first=Eoin |date=26 October 2019 | website=Irish Examiner |access-date=1 February 2022 }}
On 7 January 2020, there was a spontaneous fire in an Opel Zafira, which caused over 200 to 300 cars in a parking garage at Stavanger Airport, Sola to be destroyed. No people were harmed.{{cite web |url=https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/hundreds-cars-destroyed-fire-norway-airport|title=Hundreds of cars destroyed by fire at Norway airport |last=Holter |first=Mikael |date=8 January 2020 |website=Automotive News Europe |access-date=11 January 2020 }}
{{anchor|C|Tourer|Zafira Tourer C (2011–2019)}} Zafira C/Zafira Tourer (2011)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Zafira C/Zafira Tourer
| image = Opel Zafira Tourer 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX Edition (C) – Frontansicht, 15. September 2012, Düsseldorf.jpg
| aka = Opel Zafira Tourer (Europe)
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (UK)
| production = 2011–2019 (Opel)
2011–2018 (Vauxhall)
| assembly = {{ubl |Germany: Bochum{{#tag:ref|Until 2014.{{cite web |language=en |url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/05/opel-zafira-tourer-production-to-remain-in-germany/ |title=Opel Zafira Tourer Production To Remain In Germany |date=15 May 2013}}|group=nb}} |Germany: Rüsselsheim{{#tag:ref|From 2014.|group=nb}} |Russia: Kaliningrad (2012–2015){{cite web |language=en, ru |url=http://wroom.ru/en/cars/opel/zafira |title=Opel Zafira |author= |website=Wroom.ru |url-status=dead |access-date=29 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510180622/http://wroom.ru/en/cars/opel/zafira |archive-date=10 May 2017 }}}}
| class = Compact MPV
| platform = Delta II platform
| engine = Petrol:
1.4 L A14NEL (LUH)/U14NFT I4 turbo
1.6 L A16XHT (LVP) / A16SHT/B16SHT (LWC) I4
1.8 L VVT I4
Petrol CNG:
1.6 L GM Opel A16XNT I4
Petrol LPG:
1.4 L A14NET I4
Diesel:
1.6 L CDTI I4
2.0 L CDTI/CDTI ecoFLEX/CDTI Bi-Turbo I4
| transmission = 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2760|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4660|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1820|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1565|-|1685|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| related = Opel Astra J
Opel Cascada
Chevrolet Orlando (first generation)
| designer = Quentin Huber (FL, exterior){{cite web|url=https://lenouvelautomobiliste.fr/actualites/mondial-de-paris-2016-rencontre-avec-lopel-karl-rocks-et-son-designer-quentin-huber-203681/|title=Mondial de Paris 2016 : Rencontre avec l'Opel Karl Rocks et son designer Quentin Huber - Le Nouvel Automobiliste|date=5 October 2016|website=lenouvelautomobiliste.fr/|access-date=25 May 2021}}
| model_code = A11
}}
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 was largely based on the Opel Astra J, and when the Zafira Tourer C went on sale, the Zafira B remained on sale from 2011 up to 2014, 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.{{cite web |first=John |last=McIlroy |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/255587/ |title=Geneva motor show: Vauxhall Zafira |publisher=Auto.cz |date=1 March 2011 |access-date=23 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718060842/http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/geneva-motor-show-2011/geneva-motor-show-vauxhall-zafira |archive-date=18 July 2012 |url-status=dead }}
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.{{cite web |first=Tom |last=Phillips |url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/263524/vauxhalls_next_zafira_previewed_as_tourer_concept.html |title=Vauxhall's next Zafira previewed as Tourer Concept |work=Auto Express |date=8 February 2011 |access-date=23 April 2012}}
A natural gas version of the Zafira Tourer was announced in December 2011. A dual fuel vehicle, its CNG tank driving the car 530 kilometres, and a 14-litre petrol tank provided additional range or operation when a CNG filling station was not available.{{cite press release |url=http://media.opel.com/content/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2011/OPEL/12_08_opel_zafira_tourer_cng |title=New CNG Zafira Tourer with Best-in-Class 530 km Natural Gas Range |publisher=Opel |date=8 December 2011 |access-date=23 April 2012}}
In June 2016, a facelift was unveiled for 2017 (with sales starting at the end of 2016), dropping 'Tourer' from the name when sold as an Opel. As part of the upgrade, new front and rear bumpers and new interior brought styling in line with the Opel Astra K. OnStar navigation was also introduced as part of an updated IntelliLink infotainment system, complete with 4G LTE hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Other new options for MY2017 included adaptive LED headlights, "Opel Eye" front camera, high beam assist, traffic sign assist, forward collision warning, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control.{{cite web |last=Wong |first=James |date=June 2016 |url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/449249/2017-opel-zafira-facelift-unveiled/ |title=2017 Opel Zafira facelift unveiled |publisher=CarAdvice |access-date=7 June 2016}}
In June 2018, the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer was discontinued from the United Kingdom, citing the rise of SUV and crossover vehicles.
In 2019, it was replaced by LCV-based Zafira Life.{{Cite web|date=2019-01-09|title=Opel Zafira Life : Changement de cap|url=https://www.automobile-magazine.fr/toute-l-actualite/article/24785-opel-zafira-life-changement-de-cap|access-date=2021-12-03|website=L'Automobile Magazine|language=fr}}
File:2011-03-04 Autosalon Genf 1422.JPG|Opel Zafira Tourer Concept
File:Opel Zafira Tourer 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX Edition (C) – Heckansicht, 15. September 2012, Düsseldorf.jpg|Opel Zafira Tourer 1.4 Turbo
File:Opel Zafira Tourer (front).jpg|Opel Zafira Tourer C CNG
File:Opel Zafira C 2016 facelift at Schaffen Diest (2017).jpg|Opel Zafira Tourer (facelift)
File:2014 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer SRi CDTi Automatic 2.0 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
File:2017 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer SRi CDTi 2.0 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (facelift)
File:2012 Opel Zafira dashboard.jpg|Dashboard
File:2017_Vauxhall_Zafira_Tourer_Elite_Nav_Turbo_-_1364cc_1.4_%28140PS%29_Petrol_-_Mineral_Black_-_05-2024%2C_Interior.jpg|Interior (facelift) - Panoramic Windscreen
= Engines =
All engines had a six speed manual gearbox as standard, bar the 1.8 petrol, which had a five speed manual gearbox as standard. An automatic gearbox was available as an option on the 1.4T and 2.0 CDTI (165 PS), both without S/S.
An EcoFLEX version went on sale in 2012, equipped with the 2.0 CDTI (130PS) engine and it gained a Start/Stop system to make it more economical, emitting 119g/km of {{CO2}}, as for petrol variants they were 1.4T ecoFLEX with a Start/Stop system with same amount of power (120 and 140 PS) like standard versions but with lower {{CO2}} emissions – 144g/km and better fuel efficiency.{{cite web |url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/2011/05/opel-vauxhall-reveals-new-zafira-tourer-frankfurt-2011/ |title=Opel Reveals New Zafira Tourer Before Frankfurt Show |publisher=GM Authority |date=19 May 2012 |access-date=27 October 2012}}
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 engines, 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.{{cite web |url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2014/opel/09-10-new-opel-cdti.html |title=All-new Opel 2.0 CDTI: New Generation Large Diesel Debuts in Paris |publisher=Media Opel |date=10 September 2014 |access-date=14 November 2014}}
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!Model !Engine !Displacement !Power !Torque !Note !CO2 emission (g/km) !Year | |||||||
rowspan="2"|1.4 Turbo S/S | rowspan="6"|I4 | rowspan="2"|1364 cc | {{convert|120|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,900–6000 rpm | {{convert|200|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,850–4,900 rpm | N/A in UK | 154 | |
{{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,900–6000 rpm | {{convert|200|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,850–4,900 rpm | 154 | |||||
rowspan="2"|1.6 Turbo SIDI | rowspan="2"|1598 cc | {{convert|170|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6000 (4250) rpm | {{convert|260|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (overboost {{convert|280|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=values}}) at 1650–3200 (4250) rpm | 144 | 2013– | ||
{{convert|200|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500 rpm | {{convert|280|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (overboost {{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=values}}) at 1650–3500 rpm | 154 | 2014– | ||||
rowspan="2"|1.8 VVT | rowspan="2"|1796 cc | {{convert|115|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,600 rpm | {{convert|175|Nm|lbft | abbr=on}} at 3,800 rpm | 169 | ||
{{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,300 rpm | {{convert|175|Nm|lbft | abbr=on}} at 3,800 rpm | 169 | ||||
colspan=10|LPG/CNG engine | |||||||
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!Model !Engine !Displacement !Power !Torque !Note !CO2 emission (g/km) !Year | |||||||
1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX | I4 | 1364 cc | {{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,900–6000 rpm | {{convert|200|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,850–4,900 rpm | LPG | 139 | |
1.6 Turbo ecoFLEX | I4 | 1598 cc | {{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm | {{convert|210|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,300–5,000 rpm | CNG | 129 | |
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!Model !Engine !Displacement !Power !Torque !Note !CO2 emission (g/km) !Year | |||||||
rowspan="2"|1.6 CDTI | rowspan="7"|I4 | rowspan="2"|1598 cc | {{convert|120|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | {{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000 rpm | N/A in UK | 119 | 2014–2019 |
{{convert|136|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500–4,000 rpm | {{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000 rpm | 109 | 2013–2019 | ||||
|2.0 CDTI | rowspan="5"|1956 cc | {{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | {{convert|260|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2,500 rpm | N/A in UK | 137 | 2011–2014 | |
|2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/S | {{convert|130|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | {{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2,500 rpm | from 2013 only with AT | 119; 154 with AT | 2012–2019 | ||
|2.0 CDTI S/S | {{convert|165|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | {{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 137 | 2012–2014 | |||
|2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/S | {{convert|170|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,750 rpm | {{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 129 | 2015–2019 | |||
|2.0 CDTI Bi-Turbo S/S | {{convert|195|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm | {{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 144 | 2012–2019 |
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 Euro NCAP.
- The Opel Zafira Tourer won the "Golden Steering Wheel 2012" award from German publications Auto Bild, Bild am Sonntag and twenty six European partner magazines.{{cite web |url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2012/opel/11_07_golden_steering_wheel.html |title=Opel Zafira Tourer wins 'Golden Steering Wheel 2012' award |publisher=Opel Media Europe |date=7 November 2012 |access-date=18 November 2012}}
Sales
= Chevrolet Zafira =
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References
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External links
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- [http://www.opel.ie/vehicles/opel_range/cars/new_zafira/index.html Official Opel Zafira Tourer website (Ireland)]
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