Buying a used VAUXHALL Zafira

Buying a used Vauxhall Zafira 

The Vauxhall Zafira is an excellent family car with lots of space for passengers, cargo and the ability to transform it into a seven-seater. Inside the back of the car an entire row of three seats folds up when needed. The Vauxhall Zafira was one of the first vehicles in its class to offer this adaptability for larger families, without needing extra space to store the spare seats in the garage or shed. The beauty of this feature is flexibility, you can quickly adapt the MPV when parked to carry additional passengers if needed.  

As well as 7 seats integrated into the vehicle the Vauxhall Zafira’s first row of back seats fold completely flat, this frees up a lot of space which can be used when transporting furniture or large items. This MPV is great to drive and offers handling similar to a hatchback. If driving enjoyment is an important factor in your purchase decision, then the Vauxhall Zafira is a great option in the people carrier market. The Vauxhall Zafira is also good value, especially for large families with more than 4 children. Finding a reasonably priced, adaptable car with boot space and the ability to fit more than 5 passengers can be tough, the Vauxhall Zafira offers all of this and more.  

Engine options 

There are several engine options available for the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer, these are: 

• 1.4i Turbo petrol engine 

• 1.6 DTi diesel engine 

• 2.0 CDTi diesel engine 

The most economical and best fit for those who regularly drive longer distances is the 2-litre diesel engine, this is however much louder compared to the alternatives. For town and city driving the 1.4 petrol or 1.6 diesel would be best suited.  

Trim options 

There are several trim options available on the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer, these include Design, Energy, Tech Line, Elite, SRi and SE. Each of these trim options have different specs and features. Some of the key features to look out for on the Vauxhall Zafira are: 

• Cruise control 

• Front and rear parking sensors  

• Tyre pressure monitoring system 

• Vauxhall OnStar  

• Heated door mirrors 

Drawbacks of the Vauxhall Zafira 

The Vauxhall Zafira has a few drawbacks that should be considered when browsing the MPV market, these include: 

• The rear row of seats, when the Zafira is transformed into a 7-seater are very small and only suitable for children 

• The dashboard is not very user friendly and has a lot of buttons that can be hard to navigate 

• The spare wheel location on older models is under the vehicle boot, this makes it an easy target for theft 

Vauxhall Zafira History 

The Vauxhall Zafira first entered the market in 1999 and in its infancy the model won awards for European car of the year. In 2005 an updated version of the Vauxhall Zafira was launched called Zafira B, this model of Zafira had issues that required it to be recalled in 2015. The third generation Vauxhall Zafira Tourer C is the most common version of the Zafira available on the market today.  

Part exchange your current vehicle 

Looking to exchange your current Vauxhall Zafira, or part exchange your current vehicle to purchase a Vauxhall Zafira? We have a free online vehicle valuation tool that uses your registration number and mileage to give you an estimate of your vehicle value. If you are happy with the valuation, then you can arrange an appointment with a local retailer where they will view the car in person and confirm the price. The retailer will then sort out the paperwork for you and complete your purchase and part exchange in one transaction.