Thinking of buying an Opel Zafira? In the following article, we’ve summarised all the available reviews for you.

The development of this car has taken inspiration from luxury fast cars. Expect a highly comfortable ride and interior space for up to 7 people. The Zafira Tourer has grown 19cm in length compared to the regular Zafira and despite being modestly classed, it can easily compete with larger cars.

What Opel Zafira Tourer reviews agree on

+ More dynamic exterior design than the previous generation
+ Interesting and good-looking dashboard design using high-quality materials
+ Very little aerodynamic noise at higher speeds
+ Very well balanced chassis, which allows for agile and confident cornering
+ Improved Flex7 seat reclining system. A variable second row of seats
+ Very good fuel economy
+ Up to 31 different storage compartments

– Poorer forward oblique vision
– Occasional slow navigation response

Opel Zafira Tourer in numbers

Dimensions

Wheelbase – 2760 mm
Overall length – 4656 mm
Height – 1685 mm
Width – 2100 mm

Weight

Vehicle weight – 1553 – 1728 kg
Fuel tank capacity – 58 l
Maximum permissible weight – 2285 – 2470 kg

Zafira and safety

The Opel Zafira C is equipped with a number of active safety features that alert the driver to risky situations, helping to stabilise the car. Thanks to these features, the Zafira Tourer has been awarded the highest Euro NCAP rating. Safety features include:

• Adaptive headlights – The advanced AFL+ headlights significantly improve visibility, especially at night, and increase driving comfort.
• Opel Eye – The innovative Opel Eye system detects traffic signs, warns of lane departure and warns of the risk of collision with a camera behind the inside rear-view mirror.
• Blind Spot Surveillance (SBSA) – The system alerts you to a vehicle in your blind spot that you may not otherwise see.
• Cruise control with speed limiter – Maximum speed can be limited above 25 km/h.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) – With the help of radar sensors, the car maintains its distance from the car in front of you.
• Rear Parking Camera (RVC) – A wide-angle camera makes parking even easier.

Links to interesting reviews

First drive: Opel Zafira Tourer
EURO NCAP rating: Zafira Tourer 2011
EURO NCAP rating: Zafira 2005