Opel Zafira, reviews and features

Opel Zafira - a car manufactured by General Motors since 1999. During this time, the car has undergone a number of changes - over 14 years, three modifications have been developed: Zafira A, Zafira B and Zafira Tourer, which went on sale in 2011.

Opel Zafira Tourer is available in 5 versions, differing in power and engine size. Let's take a closer look at the technical specifications and the configuration of one of the options: Opel Zafira Tourer 1.8. This is a five-door minivan designed for 5-7 passengers. The car accelerates in 12.9 seconds to a speed of 100 km / h, while its maximum speed is 185 km / h. The minivan has a luggage carrier of impressive dimensions, the volume of which even with the rear seats installed is 710 liters. If you remove them, it will increase by about 2.5 times. The length of the car is 465.8 cm, the height from the extreme point of the body to the bottom point of the wheels is 168.5 cm, and its width does not exceed 188.4 cm. The minivan is equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox. The capacity of its fuel tank is 58 liters. For a hundred kilometers along city roads, it consumes 9.7 liters of 95-octane gasoline, while driving on a direct highway, the consumption decreases to 5.8 liters, and on a mixed cycle, consumption is 7.2 liters.

Opel Zafira. Owner reviews:

The attention of potential buyers of Opel Zafira Tourer immediately attracts with its unusual appearance, in particular, the non-standard shape of the headlights β€œtick”. The car boasts smooth, streamlined lines, stylish modern design. The minivan looks massive, but not overweight, confident, but not aggressive, it can easily be recognized even in a dense stream of cars. The trunk is roomy even with the seats installed.

If you remove the last row of chairs, a spacious flat area is formed at the back, where medium-sized household appliances fit easily. Many owners are attracted by the internal filling and equipment of the Opel Zafira. Reviews indicate that the majority of comfortable and pleasant trifles include heating of the rear and side mirrors, front electric windows, a system for eliminating dead zones, a rear wiper, etc. A two-season climate control helps to set a comfortable temperature at any time of the year.

The spacious interior is another plus of the Opel Zafira. Owner reviews indicate that even large people can easily fit in it. Armchairs conveniently recline and move aside, a tall man will not have to sit in the driver's seat, pressing his knees to the steering wheel. Some say that soft plastic was used in the manufacture of the car. The control panel is conveniently located on the driver's side - you can reach any button without taking your back from the seat. Separately pleased with the built-in navigator and audio system in the car Opel Zafira. The reviews confirm that the car economically consumes fuel and oil when actively moving around the city. Excellent dynamics, the car immediately picks up speed at the traffic lights, breaking away from the row.

All cars have disadvantages, and Opel Zafira is no exception. The reviews indicate that most often the gripe is caused by the Russian build quality, namely the gaps at the doors and trunk, backlash of handles and similar minor imperfections, which, although not striking, can spoil the impression of a car. As a result of poor quality assembly - regular minor breakdowns that are difficult to expect from a car of this class. Owner reviews confirm that it is often necessary to repair it in the first months of use. Some say the clearance is not high enough for our roads, because of which the car strikes along the curbs.

In general, this car can be described as maneuverable and comfortable, worth the money that salons ask for it. At the same time, a lot, including the level of comfort and reliability, depends on the modification and configuration.


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