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Powerful, economical engines are the key to its

Powerful, economical engines are the key to its excellent performanceexcellent performance

With space for up

With space for up to seven occupants and a to seven occupants and a uniqueluniquely variable interior layout, Opel’sy variable interior layout, Opel’s Zafira Compact Van sets the standards in its class. The best

Zafira Compact Van sets the standards in its class. The best evidence of this is thatevidence of this is that almost immediately followin

almost immediately following its g its introduction in the spring of introduction in the spring of 1999, this versatile model1999, this versatile model became market leader in its

became market leader in its segment in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece,segment in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland. High demand led to production Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland. High demand led to production capacity at Opel’s Bochum plant in Germany being boosted by 20,000 units to a new capacity at Opel’s Bochum plant in Germany being boosted by 20,000 units to a new annual total of 220,000 units. The Zafira is well positioned to become even more annual total of 220,000 units. The Zafira is well positioned to become even more popular now that

popular now that the engine range the engine range includes an uprated turbocharged direct-injectionincludes an uprated turbocharged direct-injection diesel with four valves per cylinder and a new, high-performance 2.2-liter aluminum diesel with four valves per cylinder and a new, high-performance 2.2-liter aluminum gasoline engine.

gasoline engine.

One of the decisive factors in the Zafira’s immense success and its trend-setting role in One of the decisive factors in the Zafira’s immense success and its trend-setting role in the compact van segment in addition to its clear, dynamic styling and its advanced the compact van segment in addition to its clear, dynamic styling and its advanced power train has been the innovative “FLEX7” seating system. Within a matter of  power train has been the innovative “FLEX7” seating system. Within a matter of  seconds, the compact seven-seat Zafira can be transformed by a single person into a seconds, the compact seven-seat Zafira can be transformed by a single person into a two-seater with a load-carrying capacity (VDA standard test) of

two-seater with a load-carrying capacity (VDA standard test) of up to up to 1700 liters.1700 liters.

Thanks to an ingenious folding and retracing mechan

Thanks to an ingenious folding and retracing mechanism, none of the seats has ism, none of the seats has to beto be removed and stored outside the vehicle.

removed and stored outside the vehicle.

The Zafira’s uniquely versatile, space-saving system involves all three seat rows

The Zafira’s uniquely versatile, space-saving system involves all three seat rows (2-3-2(2-3-2 configuration

configuration) and is ) and is remarkablremarkably easy y easy to operate. After releasing and lowering the to operate. After releasing and lowering the headhead restraints, the two separate seats in the third row are folded and retracted into the

restraints, the two separate seats in the third row are folded and retracted into the recesses provided in the floor, resulting in a totally flat load area. Since the compact recesses provided in the floor, resulting in a totally flat load area. Since the compact

Zafira (its dimensions are 4.32 meters

Zafira (its dimensions are 4.32 meters long, 1.74 meters wide and long, 1.74 meters wide and 1.68 meters high)1.68 meters high) has a long wheelbase (2.70 meters), the available space is then ample for five

has a long wheelbase (2.70 meters), the available space is then ample for five

occupants and their luggage. Depending on the position of the roller-mounted center  occupants and their luggage. Depending on the position of the roller-mounted center  bench seat, which can be moved backwards or forwards by a total of 540 millimeters, bench seat, which can be moved backwards or forwards by a total of 540 millimeters, the load volume can vary from 490 to a

the load volume can vary from 490 to a maximum of 640 liters or the legroom bemaximum of 640 liters or the legroom be increased to suit

increased to suit individual needs.individual needs.

If only t

If only two people occupy the center row wo people occupy the center row of seats, a of seats, a highly practical through-loahighly practical through-loadingding layout enables long objects to be carried inside the Zafira. The seat back is split in t layout enables long objects to be carried inside the Zafira. The seat back is split in t hehe proportions 40:60 and can be folded down. If this is not sufficient, the

proportions 40:60 and can be folded down. If this is not sufficient, the second seat rowsecond seat row can be folded together completely, pushed forward and st

can be folded together completely, pushed forward and st owed behind the front seats,owed behind the front seats, where it takes up very little space. With only t

where it takes up very little space. With only t he driver and one passenger on board,he driver and one passenger on board, the Zafira then demonstrates its maximum load capacity of up to 1700 liters. The ‘black the Zafira then demonstrates its maximum load capacity of up to 1700 liters. The ‘black box’ volume of the

box’ volume of the load area, which is 1301 load area, which is 1301 millimeters high and, at 1017 millimeters,millimeters high and, at 1017 millimeters, has the best loading width in its class, is

has the best loading width in its class, is 1200 liters.1200 liters.

Four Modern ECOTEC Engines Rated at up to 147 hp Four Modern ECOTEC Engines Rated at up to 147 hp

Thanks to systematic weight-saving measures, the front-wheel-drive Zafira tips the Thanks to systematic weight-saving measures, the front-wheel-drive Zafira tips the scales including the driver at only

scales including the driver at only 1375 kilograms. Its DSA (Dynamic Safety)1375 kilograms. Its DSA (Dynamic Safety) suspension gives it agile handling, good maneuverabili

suspension gives it agile handling, good maneuverability and ty and high reserves of safety. Ahigh reserves of safety. A choice of three gasoline engines and a

choice of three gasoline engines and a direct-injecdirect-injection turbodiesel give it the tion turbodiesel give it the necessarynecessary performance, and since its drag coefficient of c

performance, and since its drag coefficient of cDD= 0.33 is also the best = 0.33 is also the best in its class,in its class, nothing stands in the

nothing stands in the way of passenger car-style performance and fuel consumption.way of passenger car-style performance and fuel consumption.

The entry-level engine is a 1.6-liter-ECOTEC unit developing 74 kW/100

The entry-level engine is a 1.6-liter-ECOTEC unit developing 74 kW/100 hp. With it, hp. With it, thethe front-wheel-d

front-wheel-drive van accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 13.5 rive van accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 13.5 seconds, has aseconds, has a top speed of 176 km/h and records a f

top speed of 176 km/h and records a fuel consumption of only 8.3 liters per 100uel consumption of only 8.3 liters per 100 kilometers in the MVEG

kilometers in the MVEG standard test. The 1.8-liter engine has standard test. The 1.8-liter engine has been extensivelybeen extensively revised by Opel and now develops 98 kW/125 hp, ten horsepower more than before, revised by Opel and now develops 98 kW/125 hp, ten horsepower more than before, yet consumes only 8.6 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, only a very

yet consumes only 8.6 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, only a very slightly higher slightly higher  despite its far

despite its far more dynamic performance. Acceleratiomore dynamic performance. Acceleration 0-100 km/h n 0-100 km/h is now 11.0 s is now 11.0 s andand the top speed 190 km/h.

the top speed 190 km/h.

The Zafira with t

The Zafira with the new 2.2-liter aluminum engine satisfies the highest standards of he new 2.2-liter aluminum engine satisfies the highest standards of  agility, freedom from noise and vibration and

agility, freedom from noise and vibration and economy. So far installed only in economy. So far installed only in thethe sporty Astra Coupé and the Speedster, this engine develops 108 kW/147 hp and has a sporty Astra Coupé and the Speedster, this engine develops 108 kW/147 hp and has a maximum torque of 203 Nm. These figures are the key to

maximum torque of 203 Nm. These figures are the key to the Zafira’s excellentthe Zafira’s excellent performance when this engin

performance when this engine is chosen: the top e is chosen: the top speed is 202 km/h and it takes onlyspeed is 202 km/h and it takes only 9.0 seconds to spring from 0 to 100 km/h. This alloy engine weighs only 138 kilograms 9.0 seconds to spring from 0 to 100 km/h. This alloy engine weighs only 138 kilograms and, thanks to its very rigid crankcase and two balance shafts, achieves a high

and, thanks to its very rigid crankcase and two balance shafts, achieves a high standard of refinement. One of the features that contribute towards the low fuel standard of refinement. One of the features that contribute towards the low fuel consumption of this 2.2-liter unit, which

consumption of this 2.2-liter unit, which complies with the Euro 4 complies with the Euro 4 exhaust emissionexhaust emission limits, are the roller cam followers in its valve gear.

limits, are the roller cam followers in its valve gear.

Uprated Turbodiesel with Modern

Uprated Turbodiesel with Modern Four-Valve TechnologyFour-Valve Technology

About 40 percent of

About 40 percent of Zafira buyers in Europe choose a Zafira buyers in Europe choose a diesel-engidiesel-engined version. Thened version. The latest, significantly more powerful 2.0-liter unit is bound to

latest, significantly more powerful 2.0-liter unit is bound to encourage this trend. Itencourage this trend. It develops 74 kW/100 hp compared with the previous figure of 60 kW/82 hp. The develops 74 kW/100 hp compared with the previous figure of 60 kW/82 hp. The high-efficiency turbodiese

efficiency turbodiesel with l with its four-valve cylinder head and direct fuel its four-valve cylinder head and direct fuel injection has ainjection has a maximum torque of 230 Nm that is available to the driver at

maximum torque of 230 Nm that is available to the driver at the low engine speed of the low engine speed of  1950 rpm and remains at this high level until 2500 rpm. Not surprisingly, this version of  1950 rpm and remains at this high level until 2500 rpm. Not surprisingly, this version of  the Zafira performs well, reaching a

the Zafira performs well, reaching a top speed of 175 top speed of 175 km/h and accelerating brisklykm/h and accelerating briskly from a standstill to 100 km/h in 14.0

from a standstill to 100 km/h in 14.0 seconds. Its average fuel consumption of onlyseconds. Its average fuel consumption of only 6.7 liters per 100

6.7 liters per 100 kilometers is an outstandingly low figure in tkilometers is an outstandingly low figure in t his van segment.his van segment.

The Zafira’s standard safety equipment includes, in addition to

The Zafira’s standard safety equipment includes, in addition to a rigid, fully a rigid, fully galvanizgalvanizeded bodyshell for which Opel grants a

bodyshell for which Opel grants a 12-year anti-perforatio12-year anti-perforation warranty, an ABS n warranty, an ABS brakebrake system, full-size airbags for the

system, full-size airbags for the driver and front passenger, side airbags, pyrotechnic-driver and front passenger, side airbags, pyrotechnic-action front seat belt

action front seat belt tensioners, variabletensioners, variable-height head restraints at all -height head restraints at all seats and Opel’sseats and Opel’s patented Pedal Relea

patented Pedal Release System. The “Smart Airbag System” is an se System. The “Smart Airbag System” is an optional extra. Itoptional extra. It prevents the passenger’s-side front and side airbags from being triggered off

prevents the passenger’s-side front and side airbags from being triggered off if the seatif the seat is unoccupied or if the latest type of

is unoccupied or if the latest type of Opel child’s seat with transponder is installedOpel child’s seat with transponder is installed. Seat. Seat occupancy is by means of a sensor that responds to any weight of

occupancy is by means of a sensor that responds to any weight of more than twelvemore than twelve kilograms on the seat.

kilograms on the seat. The Zafira with 2.2-liter engine has The Zafira with 2.2-liter engine has an Electronic Stabilityan Electronic Stability

Program (ESP) as standard equipment; this is

Program (ESP) as standard equipment; this is available as an optional extra for available as an optional extra for ZafirasZafiras with the 1.8-liter engine.

with the 1.8-liter engine.

Available with “Basic”, “Comfort” and “Elegance” equipment lines, the Zafira has

Available with “Basic”, “Comfort” and “Elegance” equipment lines, the Zafira has a verya very long standard equipment list,

long standard equipment list, but various well-planned, practicable optional extras arebut various well-planned, practicable optional extras are of course available to suit

of course available to suit customers’ specific needs and wishes. They include a rangecustomers’ specific needs and wishes. They include a range of ultra-modern telecommunica

of ultra-modern telecommunication equipment. In addition to tion equipment. In addition to OnStar, the NCDR 1100OnStar, the NCDR 1100 combined radio and navigation unit can be obtained. This

combined radio and navigation unit can be obtained. This has five functions: radio, CDhas five functions: radio, CD player, navigation system, in-car

player, navigation system, in-car computer and Check Control.computer and Check Control.

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