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The Vauxhall Zafira is one the best family cars available on the market. Unlike many other family orientated cars, it is also quite fun to drive too.
It is designed as a more affordable type of 7 seater vehicle, which makes it quite an interesting car to many as it doesn’t have the bulk of a typical 7 seater. We take a look at the latest model and discuss our favourite features within the car.
Safety
You don’t get much safer cars than the Vauxhall Zafira. The Euro NCAP rating for the car was the maximum 5 stars, which says it all. The whole car is surrounded by airbags with higher end versions coming with stability control. The car is very security oriented too with deadlocks and an immobiliser.
Practicality
Vauxhall makes the most out of the space within. There are 7 seats, with the front 5 being very spacious, the back two are mainly for children. Despite the unconventional size for a 7 seater car the boot space is quite generous. There is a great sense of comfort within for all passengers. There is sure to be very few complaints of the ride and comfort levels from them.
Running costs
You can purchase the car for around £16,500 to £27,085, quite a reasonable price for its class. Servicing the car is very cheap along with an MOT with Servicing Stop . For its class, the fuel costs are very reasonable indeed.
Reliability
When you buy the Vauxhall Zafira you won’t be complaining often about any mechanical problems. Many have said the car is engineered and very well built, with hardly any issues to set you back.
Looks
You can see elements of the attractive Vauxhall Astra when first looking at the car. Its stylish exterior is a strong factor in separating it from that most other family cars. It has tasteful 16inch alloys with curvy bodywork, which works in its favour.
Conclusion
There are many other features that make the Vauxhall Zafira a worthy purchase. Parking the car is easy too with many drivers finding it easy to manoeuvre, something that is unheard of for 7 seater vehicles. Overall the Vauxhall Zafira is a multi purpose vehicle that is adequately sized providing plenty of safety and practicality.
The ever popular is to receive an upgrade for next year. To be released alongside the widely anticipated Ampera (early next year), the Zafira has already been a major success in the family car market since its release. Its first official showing will be at this year’s Frankfurt Motor show.
The car combines practicality that’s suitable for any sort of driver. You are able to fold all the rear seats down for maximum space, with plenty of items able to be stored.
Although the Zafira has a great reputation for being reliable, Vauxhall are offering more peace of mind with 100,000 mile lifetime warranty, for the new Zafira Tourer. Vauxhall have said that new technologies within the car promise better driving dynamics. The seating system has also been improved and made more practical. According to the company, the seating has been made into a Flex7 seating system, allowing better quality and more space.
Vauxhall will ensure that the driving experience of the car is also enhanced. A new range of engines will be released to ensure there is something for everyone. Families, who desire a practical car suitable for their partner and children, with an extra sport feel attached to it, will find exactly what they are looking for in the new Zafira.
The new Zafira has a unique style of headlights, with a “boomerang” type of look. The exterior body also has a sportier edge to it. It’s a much more attractive looking car than the last.
What can be expected however is a more economical car, boasting better fuel efficiency and greener credentials. With every new car that is released nowadays, it would seem that cars are being made more and greener as vehicles needs to become more environmentally friendly. That is certainly the way forward for every car company throughout the world.
There will be different packages of the car, with different features available to suit different drivers.
- FlexOrganizer
- Sight & Light Pack
- The Winter Pack
- Seat Comfort Pack
Not too much information about the car has been given away recently. Vauxhall seem to be playing their cards close their chest in the days leading up to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor show, where it is to be shown. However there could be more information about the new Zafira Tourer in the upcoming days.
The Zafira is an excellent multipurpose vehicle that offers great value for money. Its compact size distinguishes it from other 7 seater cars. This gives it the edge when it comes to the drive and flexibility on the road. The driving experience is not all compromised.
The car is very well equipped and is very practical. Later models have more space with the middle seat able to be folded into a table.
As the newer model is concerned, the handling has dramatically improved. Safety features make the car highly rated in that particular field.
The driving position is adjusted according to the drivers needs. The driver seat is able to be adjusted for height.
Servicing your Zafira
Servicing Stop make car servicing easier and cheaper. We offer competitive prices compared to the main dealer. We collect and deliver your vehicle on the day of its service and don’t affect your warranty.
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