Opel Zafira

Opel Zafira
Overview
Manufacturer Opel (General Motors)
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 as the Zafira Tourer since 2011,[1] is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the German manufacturer Opel since early 1999. The first and second generation are classified compact MPVs, whereas the third generation, launched in 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, as well as 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 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.

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 2-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 (albet 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.

The Zafira was sold in Japan from 2001 through 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.

Zafira B (2005–2014)

Zafira B
Overview
Also called Chevrolet Zafira
Vauxhall Zafira
Production 2005–2014[8]
Assembly Bochum, Germany
Gliwice, Poland
Body and chassis
Class Compact MPV
Platform T-platform
Related Opel Astra H
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) (2005–2007)
1,636 mm (64.4 in) (2008–present)

The second generation of the Zafira, called the Zafira B, debuted in Europe in 2004, with sales starting in 2005. It shares the platform and mechanical parts with the Opel Astra H.

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

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

Names and markets

In Mexico the Opel Zafira was discontinued after the 2006 model year, and replaced by the 5-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 face-lifted Volkswagen Touran on the German market, with 2,568 Zafiras sold in the first two months of the year, against 7,270 Tourans.[9]

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 rpm 150 N·m (110 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm172(2005–8)EU4
1.6 TwinPort115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 6,000 rpm 155 N·m (114 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm157(2008–)EU5
1.8 VVT1,796 cc140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6,300 rpm 175 N·m (129 lb·ft) at 3,800 rpm168(2005–)
2.2 VVT2,198 cc150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 6,000 rpm 215 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 rpm 262 N·m (193 lb·ft) at 1,850–4,900 rpm228(2005–9)
240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) at 6,000 rpm 320 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 rpm 260 N·m (190 lb·ft) @ 1750–2500 rpm1342009 -EU5
125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) @ 4000 rpm 280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 1750–3500 rpm2010 –
1.9 CDTI Ecotec1,910 cc120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 4000 rpm 280 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 rpm 315 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 asked Vauxhall to initiate a full safety recall of the Zafira B model, due to a worrying level of car fires apparently or alleged to have been caused by 'Improper Repairs'.[10]

Zafira Tourer C (2011–present)

Zafira Tourer C
Overview
Also called Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Production 2011–present
Assembly Bochum, Germany[nb 2]
Rüsselsheim, Germany[nb 3]
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 has been revealed that, when the Zafira Tourer C goes on sale, the Zafira B will remain on sale, albeit in facelifted form as the "Zafira Family", to act as a smaller and cheaper version, as the Zafira Tourer C is to increase in size to act as a proper rival to the Ford S-Max.[12] A hybrid/electric version was expected to follow during 2012. This car indirectly replaces the Opel Sintra, which was discontinued in 1999.

The production version debuted at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and went on sale November 2011.[13]

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.[14]

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.[15]

In 2013 two all new engines were introduced: 1.6 SIDI Turbo petrol engine with 170 PS and 200 PS, and new 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 17 new engines, in a period from 2014–2018.[16]

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

Notes

  1. ↑ OPC version only.
  2. ↑ Until 2014.[11]
  3. ↑ From 2014.[11]</ref>Body and chassisClass Large MPV<ref>"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 [...]

References

  1. 1 2 "Configurator". Opel.ie. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
  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), 2002-02-25
  5. 1 2 Automobil Revue 2002, p. 454
  6. ↑ "Zafira: Facts and Figure". ramp-it.net. 2010-01-24. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
  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. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  8. ↑ "About us: Sites and locations". Opel International. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  9. ↑ Ostmann, Bernd, ed. (11 March 2010). "Kräftig im Minus". Auto Motor u. Sport. 2010-07: 14.
  10. ↑ Chris Choi (2015-12-14). "Vauxhall Zafira upgraded to full safety recall status". itv.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  11. 1 2 http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/05/opel-zafira-tourer-production-to-remain-in-germany/
  12. ↑ McIlroy, John (2011-03-01). "Geneva motor show: Vauxhall Zafira". Auto.cz. Retrieved 2012-04-23.
  13. ↑ Phillips, Tom (2011-02-08). "Vauxhall's next Zafira previewed as Tourer Concept". Auto Express. Retrieved 2012-04-23.
  14. ↑ "New CNG Zafira Tourer with Best-in-Class 530 km Natural Gas Range" (Press release). Opel. 2011-12-08. Retrieved 2012-04-23.
  15. ↑ "Opel Reveals New Zafira Tourer Before Frankfurt Show". GM Authority. 19 May 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-27.
  16. ↑ "All-new Opel 2.0 CDTI: New Generation Large Diesel Debuts in Paris". Media Opel. 2014-09-10. Retrieved 2014-11-14.
  17. ↑ "Opel Zafira Tourer wins 'Golden Steering Wheel 2012' award". Opel Media Europe. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18.

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