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For The Vauxhall Zafira is as roomy as any mid-sized MPV, but it's better to drive than most and comes with lots of airbags as standard. Big discounts, plus the reassurance of a lifetime warranty.
Against The one-piece second-row bench means the Zafira's cabin isn't as versatile as it should be, while visibility isn't great either.
What Car? says
The Vauxhall Zafira is fun to drive and cheap to run, but some rivals are more versatile.
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There are 19 Vauxhall Zafira versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The original Vauxhall Zafira pretty much started a revolution when it was launched, and even though this latest version may not have the ultimate flexibility of its more modern rivals, it’s still a decent MPV.
In the front five seats, for instance, it’s as spacious as any one of its rivals, while it’s also better to drive than many.
It only really looks off the pace in the rearmost seats, which have only enough room for children, and in the centre bench, which is in one piece when many rivals have three individual seats.
For the most part, the engines are all up to the job of hauling around such a big car. However, the smart money goes on one of the smooth, punchy diesels. Likewise, we’d avoid the most basic trim, but Exclusiv will give you everything you really need.
Reader test team says:
Vauxhall Zafira MPV 1.6i 16v 105 Life AC 5dr
After having several larger engined prestige cars I wanted a car that was just that: a car. Not a status symbol, not a racing machine, just a…
4
out of 5 stars
Vauxhall Zafira MPV 1.9 CDTi 120 Design 5dr
Bought this here in Spain in Dec 2005 (badged as Opel) as a family car to do longer journeys and more miles and in the beginning it was fantastic. A…
2
out of 5 stars
Vauxhall Zafira MPV 1.8i VVT 140 Design 5dr
Bought a 1 year 1.8vvt design for £9200-so dont buy new! Comfy & handles well, cabin feels nicely screwed together but even though it 2nd top of…
4
out of 5 stars
Vauxhall Zafira MPV 1.9 CDTi 120 Club 5dr
had this car for nearly 6 months now, and it's been fantastic. it replaced our old shaped Zafira 2.0d which we'd had for nearly 5 years and clocked up…
4
out of 5 stars
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Vauxhall Zafira MPV 1.7 CDTi 110 ecoFLEX Exclusiv 5dr
Budget-conscious or green motorists will be attracted to the Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 CDTi 110 ecoFLEX Exclusiv, but its relative lack of performance may push you towards a CDTi 120 model.
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