Opel Zafira is a compact van manufactured by the European subsidiary of General Motors (GM) since 1999. In different markets, this car is sold under other brands - Vauxhall , Holden and Chevrolet . Introduced in Japan as the Subaru Traviq . The model debuted in 1999 (Zafira A). The second generation appeared in 2005 (in some Zafira Family markets). The third generation is called Zafira Tourer and was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011.
| Opel Zafira | |
|---|---|
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| Total information | |
| Manufacturer | Opel ( General Motors ) |
| Years of production | 1999 - present |
| Class | CompactVen |
| Other designations | Vauxhall Zafira, Holden Zafira, Chevrolet Zafira, Chevrolet Nabira, Subaru Traviq |
| Design | |
| Body type | 5-dv. minivan (7 places) |
| Layout | front-wheel drive, front-wheel drive |
| Wheel formula | 4 × 2 |
| On the market | |
| Segment | M segment |
Landing formula 2 + 3 + 2. Third row seats could be tucked into the floor - together or separately. This system received the brand name Flex 7 (read as Flex Seven). Zafira Family and Zafira Tourer also came in 5-seater versions.
Content
Zafira A
| Opel Zafira A | |
|---|---|
| Total information | |
| Manufacturer | Opel |
| Years of production | 1999 - 2005 |
| Assembly | Bochum , Germany , Rayong , Thailand , Sao Jose Dos Campus , Brazil |
| Other designations | Vauxhall Zafira, Holden Zafira, Chevrolet Zafira, Chevrolet Nabira, Subaru Traviq |
| Design | |
| Platform | T-body |
The first generation Zafira is usually referred to as Zafira A, as is customary for Opel cars. The car is based on the GM T platform, as is the 1998 Astra G / B , with which it has a lot in common. The Zafira A was used in the HydroGen3 fuel cell hydrogen car, GM's concept car.
Zafira A was replaced in 2005 by Zafira B in Europe and Japan, but continued to be sold in other markets, with the exception of Australia and New Zealand .
Names and Markets
- Opel Zafira - Europe (excluding the UK), South Africa, China, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan
- Vauxhall Zafira - United Kingdom
- Holden Zafira - Australia, New Zealand
- Chevrolet Zafira - Latin America, Mexico, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines
- Chevrolet Nabira - Malaysia
- Subaru Traviq - Japan
Assembly plants
- Germany Bochum
- Thailand Rayong
- Brazil São José dos Campos
- Indonesia assembled since 2003 in an unspecified location
Security
| Euro NCAP [1] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings | Passenger | 22 | |
| A pedestrian | 13 | ||
| Tested Model: Opel Zafira 1.8 (2001) | |||
Engines
Zafira came with a wide range of engines adapted from Astra. In addition, there was a natural gas version for Europe, as well as a 200 hp turbocharged OPC version (Opel Performance Center). In Brazil, a mixed-fuel version was available.
The European version of Zafira had the following engines:
| Engine capacity | Number of cylinders | engine's type | Power (hp) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 4 cylinder | petrol | 74 kW (100 hp) | |
| 1.6 | 4 cylinder | gasoline + methane | 71 kW (97 hp) | |
| 1.8 | 4 cylinder | petrol | 85 kW (116 hp) | until 2000 |
| 1.8 | 4 cylinder | petrol | 92 kW (125 hp) | after 2000 |
| 2.0 turbo | 4 cylinder | petrol | 147 kW (200 hp) | OPC version |
| 2.2 | 4 cylinder | petrol | 108 kW (146 hp) | |
| 2.0 | 4 cylinder | turbodiesel | 74 kW (100 hp) | Y20DTH |
| 2.0 | 4 cylinder | turbodiesel | 60 kW (82 h.p.) | Y20DTL |
| 2.2 | 4 cylinder | turbodiesel | 92 kW (125 hp) | |
| 2.2 | 4 cylinder | turbodiesel | 107 kW (147 hp) |
HydroGen3 (Japanese Version)
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Zafira B
| Opel Zafira B | |
|---|---|
| Total information | |
| Manufacturer | Opel |
| Years of production | 2004 - 2011 2011 - 2014 (Russia) |
| Assembly | Bochum , Germany , Gliwice , Poland , Autotor , Kaliningrad |
| Other designations | Vauxhall Zafira, Chevrolet Zafira |
| Design | |
| Platform | T-body |
| Specifications | |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 4467 mm |
| Width | 1801 mm |
| Height | 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2703 mm |
Zafira B debuted in 2004 in Europe, sales began in 2005. The car got a common platform with the Astra H / C. In Russia, after the launch of the third generation, Zafira B became known as Zafira Family.
In February 2006, Zafira B was launched in Singapore . Since March 2006, this model has been sold in Europe, Singapore, and Japan, replacing the previous generation, as well as the Subaru Traviq. This model was then introduced in April 2006 in Mexico, and later in September 2006 in Chile, under the brand name Chevrolet Zafira.
Names and Markets
- Opel Zafira - Europe (excluding UK), Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa, Singapore, Taiwan
- Vauxhall Zafira - United Kingdom
- Chevrolet Zafira - Mexico, Chile
- Holden Zafira - Australia, New Zealand
In Mexico, sales of this model were discontinued after 2006, replaced by a 5-seater Chevrolet HHR . Zafira B was significantly more successful in the UK compared to its predecessor. In 2006, it entered the top ten best-selling new cars, supplanting even Vectra , which for the previous 8 years had held the lead among Opel cars. In 2008, the Zafira Family lineup was restyled.
Assembly plants
- Germany Bochum
- Poland Gliwice
- Russia Avtotor , Kaliningrad
Security
| Euro NCAP [2] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings | Passenger | 33 | |
| Child | 37 | ||
| A pedestrian | sixteen | ||
| Tested Model: Opel Zafira 1.6 Enjoy (2005) | |||
Engines
The Zafira Family engine range was partially adapted from the previous generation Astra / Zafira, but the old 2.0 and 2.2 turbo diesel engines were replaced with new 1.9 turbo diesel engines using the so-called. Common rail systems developed by FIAT (Multijet).
The Opel Performance Center (OPC) has developed a turbocharged 240 hp 2.0 version of the Zafira B. In addition, there is version 1.6 of the engine for the Zafira B, which runs on natural gas.
Zafira Bs sold in Europe are equipped with the following engines:
| Engine capacity | Number of cylinders | Title | engine's type | Power (hp) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 4 cylinder | Twinport | petrol | 77 kW (105 hp) | in 2008 was replaced by an improved 85 kW (115 hp) version |
| 1.8 | 4 cylinder | Ecotec | petrol | 103 kW (140 hp) | |
| 2.0 | 4 cylinder | Turbo ecotec | petrol | 147 kW (200 hp) | |
| 2.2 | 4 cylinder | Direct ecotec | petrol | 110 kW (150 hp) | |
| 2.0 | 4 cylinder | Turbo ecotec | petrol | 177 kW (240 hp) | OPC version |
| 2.2 | 4 cylinder | Direct ecotec | petrol | 110 kW (150 hp) | |
| 1.7 | 4 cylinder | CDTI Ecotec | turbodiesel | 82 kW (110 hp) | |
| 1.7 | 4 cylinder | CDTI Ecotec | turbodiesel | 92 kW (125 hp) | |
| 1.9 | 4 cylinder | CDTI Ecotec | turbodiesel | 74 kW (100 hp) | |
| 1.9 | 4 cylinder | CDTI Ecotec | turbodiesel | 88 kW (120 hp) | |
| 1.9 | 4 cylinder | CDTI Ecotec | turbodiesel | 110 kW (150 hp) |
Zafira Tourer C
| Opel Zafira Tourer C | |
|---|---|
| Total information | |
| Manufacturer | Opel |
| Years of production | 2011 - present |
| Assembly | Bochum , Germany Kaliningrad , Russia |
| Other designations | Vauxhall zafira tourer |
| Design | |
| Platform | GM Delta |
| Engine | |
| 1.4-1.6 liters. 1.7-2.0 liters | |
| Specifications | |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 4658 mm |
| Width | 1820 mm |
| Height | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm |
| Rear track | 1588 mm |
| Front track | 1584 mm |
| Weight | 1571-1733 kg |
The third-generation car, Zafira Tourer [3] , was presented as a concept car in 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show . It was announced that when the Zafira Tourer C goes on sale, the Zafira B will be sold as a smaller and cheaper option, and the larger Zafira Tourer C will compete with the Ford S-Max [4] . The release of the hybrid and / or electric version took place in 2012.
The serial version was presented in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and went on sale at the end of 2011 [5] .
A car version equipped with gas equipment was shown in December 2011. The engine of this model allows the use of two types of fuel: compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline . One refueling of liquefied gas is enough for 530 kilometers, and a 14-liter gas tank allows you to get to the next gas refueling station [6] .
In 2009, large-assembly cars for the Russian market began at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad [7] .
At the end of 2015, sales of Opel cars in Russia were discontinued.
In 2016, the car was restyled. There is a new front and rear bumpers and interior in accordance with the Opel Astra K. [eight]
In June 2018, the production of right-hand drive versions of the model under the Vauxhall brand for the UK market was discontinued [9] . The release of other versions continues, but the fate of the future model remains in question.
Security
| Euro NCAP [10] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings | Passenger | ||
| Child | not known | ||
| A pedestrian | not known | ||
| Tested Model: Opel Zafira Tourer 2.0l Diesel CDTI Enjoy, LHD (2005) | |||
Engines
In the middle / end of 2012, the ECOflex version went on sale, equipped with a 2.0 CDTI engine (130hp) and a start / stop system to increase efficiency.
| Petrol engines | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine | Volume | Power | Torque | Note | Co2 emission (g / km) | ||
| 1.4T | I4 | 1364 cm³ | 100 kW (140 hp) | 158 | ||||
| 1.4T ecoFLEX S / S | I4 | 100 kW (140 hp) | 148 | |||||
| 1.8i | I4 | 85 kW (115 hp) @ 6300 rpm | 175 Nm @ 3800 rpm | 169 | ||||
| 1.8i | I4 | 100 kW (140 hp) @ 6300 rpm | 175 Nm @ 3800 rpm | 169 | ||||
| Diesel engines | ||||||||
| Model | Engine | Volume | Power | Torque | Note | Co2 emission (g / km) | ||
| 2.0 CDTI | I4 | 1956 cm³ | 81 kW (110 hp) | 260 Nm | 137 | |||
| 2.0 CDTI | I4 | 1956 cm³ | 96 kW (130 hp) | 260 Nm | 137 | |||
| 2.0 CDTI S / S | I4 | 1956 cm³ | 121 kW (165 hp) | 137 | ||||
Notes
- ↑ Euro NCAP Test Results (2001 )
- ↑ Euro NCAP Test Results (2005 )
- ↑ Opel Zafira Tourer: The New Master of Versatility . Opel (June 10, 2011). Date of treatment March 4, 2012. Archived on June 7, 2012.
- ↑ Tuesday, March 01, 2011. Geneva motor show: Vauxhall Zafira . Autocar (March 1, 2011). Date of treatment October 11, 2011. Archived on June 7, 2012.
- ↑ Vauxhall's next Zafira previewed as Tourer Concept | News . Auto Express Date of treatment October 11, 2011. Archived on June 7, 2012.
- ↑ New CNG Zafira Tourer with Best-in-Class 530 km Natural Gas Range . Opel (December 8, 2011). Date of treatment December 9, 2011. Archived on June 7, 2012.
- ↑ Opel Zafira . Date of treatment November 29, 2016.
- ↑ Wong, James 2017 Opel Zafira facelift unveiled unopened . CarAdvice (June 2016). Date of treatment June 7, 2016.
- ↑ Zafira remains after the upgrade . Autoreview.
- ↑ Euro NCAP Test Results (2005 )