Is Vauxhall Zafira any good?
They are very spacious and reliable cars good on fuel, very practical cars. I am about to upgrade to a new Zafira tourer SRI 1.6 Diesel. I’d recommend anyone to get one. It’s like anything in life, if you look after it, it will look after you and last.
What is the best Vauxhall Zafira engine?
Provided you cover enough miles each year to justify the extra expense, the Zafira Tourer’s diesel engines suit it best. The 1.6-litre diesel is smooth, strong and impressively efficient. 0-62mph takes 10.4 seconds with this engine and once on the move it pulls pretty well.
Are Vauxhall Zafiras safe?
The Vauxhall Zafira B people carrier is being recalled for the third time in four years due to renewed safety fears. Almost 235,000 cars, all of which were built in the UK, are being recalled. Those affected were built between 2005 and 2014 and have either no or manual air conditioning.
Which Vauxhall Zafira catches fire?
Other cars from the Zafira B range were previously recalled in two stages in 2015 and 2016 after campaigners claimed more than 300 had burst into flames. Vauxhall said the latest recall affects cars built between 2005 and 2014 which do not have electronic climate control.
Do Vauxhall Zafiras catch fire?
British carmaker Vauxhall is recalling 235,000 Zafira people carriers for a third time over new fears the vehicles could catch fire. Other cars from the Zafira B range were previously recalled in two stages in 2015 and 2016 after campaigners claimed more than 300 had burst into flames.
When should a timing belt be changed on a Vauxhall Zafira?
It’s not simple unfortunately. The current generation 2.0D Zafira has a belt that requires replacement at 100,000 miles/six years. The first generation Zafira A had 2.0 or 2.2 chain-cam diesels or a 1.7 with a belt requiring replacement at 100,000 miles/10 years.
What’s the used Vauxhall Zafira MPV like?
What’s the used Vauxhall Zafira MPV like? The original Vauxhall Zafira MPV wasn’t a thing of beauty, but it was good value and an immensely popular car for those who were in need of practical family transport.
What to look for in a Vauxhall Zafira Tourer?
The Zafira Tourer will have been used in tight urban car parks and on school runs, so check the front and rear ends for any signs of damage. Also look at the alloy wheels, where fitted, for kerb damage. Make sure all the electrical systems in the car work and check carefully that all the seats recline, slide and fold flat as they should.
Which is the third generation of Vauxhall Zafira?
The Zafira Tourer is, in fact, the third iteration of the Zafira, and it’s a longer and wider car than the first two generations, thereby offering more interior space. There’s also a higher-quality feel that pitches the car firmly against a newer generation of larger MPVs such as the Ford S-Max.
How big is the boot space in a Vauxhall Zafira?
There’s an enormous 645 litres of boot space if the third row of seats is folded out of the way. If the second row is flattened too, the Zafira B makes a pretty capable van, with a vast 1,820 litres of load-carrying capacity at your disposal.