May 2011
Vauxhall confirms the Zafira Tourer for production
Called the Zafira Tourer, the new model will sit above the current Zafira model in Vauxhall’s line-up and is set to raise the bar for design, luxury, flexibility and innovation in the MPV sector.
The Zafira Tourer will also hold great driver appeal. A new chassis, using key components from the Insignia, with a longer wheelbase (complementing its 190mm increase in overall length) and wider tracks, will provide outstanding dynamics, while offering occupants more cabin space and ride comfort. Vauxhall’s acclaimed FlexRide adaptive damping system – a rarity in this class – will also be available as an option.
A great emphasis has been placed on safety in the Zafira Tourer, with a plethora of driver-assist systems making a first appearance in the new model. Traffic Sign Recognition, Side Blind Spot Alert and Advance Park Assist – which helps drivers find an adequate parking space and guides them in to it – are among the option highlights.
Two new engines – a 1.4 Turbo petrol and a 2.0 CDTi diesel (with three outputs) – join a 1.8-litre petrol unit to offer a spread of power options from 110PS to 165PS.
The entire third row can still be folded flush with the floor of the luggage area, but rather than being a bench, the second row now comprises three separate seats that can be folded and moved fore and aft through 210mm, giving third-row passengers the potential of extra room compared with the current Zafira.
Passengers in the second row also benefit from new levels of space and versatility. Thanks to a clever folding mechanism (available on certain models), the back of the middle seat now folds forward and rotates, providing occupants in the outer seats with individual armrests. So configured, the outer seats can move fore and aft through 280mm (+80mm compared with the current Zafira) and also move by 50 millimetres towards the centre of the car, giving passengers improved shoulder and elbow room, and the feeling of limousine-levels of space and comfort.
The Zafira Tourer’s load volumes have also increased over the existing Zafira. In five-seat mode, the luggage area can now hold up to 710 litres (up 65 litres versus current Zafira), and up to 1860 litres (+40 litres) when all rear seats are folded.
FlexConsole, a central storage system running between the front seats (similar to that found in last year’s Meriva), allows occupants to keep the large cabin tidy and ordered. An armrest module, incorporating a stowage cubby, and a cup holder slide and lock into the desired position, giving front passengers greater flexibility while they’re on the move.
March 2013
Engine line-up extended
First of European GM line up to get GM's new 136PS/320Nm 1.6 CDTI engine. Along with a high 136PS (higher than Renault's and Hondas's new 1.6 diesels) the new CDTi unit has a decent 320Nm of torque while official economy figures are 68.9mpg in the Zafira Tourer. Performance looks good with a 0-62mph time of 10.4 seconds and Vauxhall is promising low levels of noise and vibration which is good news given the criticism of the unrefined 1.7 CDTi which the new engine will eventually replace.
September 2016
Improvements to Zafira Tourer announced
New model in showrooms from October 2016 across the UK, priced from £18,615 on-the-road. 2017 Zafira Tourer comes with an attractive new exterior and interior that emphasises its spacious design and outstanding in-car connectivity. The latest model comes with all the well-known virtues of its predecessor such as the Flex7 seating system, ergonomically-certified AGR front seats, the Flex-Fix bicycle carrier and FlexRide adaptive damping. The new Zafira Tourer range includes Design, Energy, SRi, SRi Nav, SE, Tech Line, Elite and Elite Nav trim levels.
The latest generation Vauxhall IntelliLink infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and OnStar, including 4G/LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, ensure the Zafira Tourer offers optimum connectivity while on the road. Vauxhall has also introducing full LED Adaptive Forward Lighting headlamps to the Zafira Tourer range.
Model |
On-the-road price |
Design |
1.4i 140ps Turbo |
£18,615 |
1.4i 140ps Turbo Auto |
£20,135 |
2.0CDTi 170ps S/S |
£21,625 |
2.0CDTi 170ps Auto |
£22,750 |
Energy |
1.4i 140ps Turbo |
£21,735 |
1.4i 140ps Turbo Auto |
£23,255 |
2.0CDTi 170ps S/S |
£24,745 |
2.0CDTi 170ps Auto |
£25,870 |
SRi |
1.4i 140ps Turbo |
£23,280 |
1.4i 140ps Turbo Auto |
£24,800 |
2.0CDTi 170ps S/S |
£26,355 |
2.0CDTi 170ps Auto |
£27,415 |
SRi Nav |
1.4i 140ps Turbo |
£23,980 |
1.4i 140ps Turbo Auto |
£25,500 |
2.0CDTi 170ps S/S |
£27,055 |
2.0CDTi 170ps Auto |
£28,115 |
SE |
1.4i 140ps Turbo |
£23,265 |
1.4i 140ps Turbo Auto |
£24,785 |
2.0CDTi 170ps S/S |
£26,275 |
2.0CDTi 170ps Auto |
£27,400 |
Tech Line |
1.4i 140ps Turbo |
£20,310 |
1.4i 140ps Turbo Auto |
£21,830 |
2.0CDTi 170ps S/S |
£23,320 |
2.0CDTi 170ps Auto |
£24,445 |
Elite |
1.4i 140ps Turbo |
£24,745 |
1.4i 140ps Turbo Auto |
£26,265 |
2.0CDTi 170ps S/S |
£27,820 |
2.0CDTi 170ps Auto |
£28,880 |
Elite Nav |
1.4i 140ps Turbo |
£25,445 |
1.4i 140ps Turbo Auto |
£26,965 |
2.0CDTi 170ps S/S |
£28,520 |
2.0CDTi 170ps Auto |
£29,580 |
October 2017
Zafira now available with Navi 4.0 IntelliLink infotainment system
Featuring a seven-inch touch screen and Bluetooth-connectivity, Navi 4.0 IntelliLink is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The navigation system delivers route guidance and offers European roadmaps displayed in 2D or 3D.
Thanks to Vauxhall Onstar, all passengers can surf the internet using their mobile devices via the OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot. As an alternative to speaking to an OnStar advisor and when it is safe to do so, you can also have destinations sent straight to the Navi 4.0 IntelliLink navigation system (Destination Download) via the My Vauxhall smartphone app.