Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (2011 – 2018) | Expert Rating

Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is a spacious and luxurious seven-seater that’s designed to rival the Ford S-MAX.”
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Model reviewed:
“The Zafira Tourer has everything a family could need. It offers smart looks, a spacious cabin and, apart from entry-level models, lots of equipment.”
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Model reviewed: 2016
Score: 8 / 10
“Keeping the Zafira Tourer at the top of its game is Vauxhall’s priority with this midlife update, which replaces the distinctive front-end treatment of the seven-seat MPV with a more sober, corporate face.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6.8 / 10
“The Zafira Tourer is a capable seven-seat MPV, albeit one that’s showing its age despite a 2016 refresh in its design.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7.2 / 10
“The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer scores points for being an attractive MPV with its swish design. It’s also pleasant to drive, making it a worthy rival to the Ford S-MAX.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is a super-stylish MPV but lacks sliding rear doors.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“A mid-life refresh aims to bring the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer up to date. It’s better, but still behind the class best.”
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Model reviewed: Tech Line 2.0 CDTi 170hp
Score: 7 / 10
“A marked improvement over the outgoing model, the Zafira Tourer remains a practical and well-equipped option in the seven-seat MPV sector.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6 CDTi
Score: 8 / 10
“The Zafira Tourer takes Vauxhall straight to the front of the numbers game.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0 CDTi (2011)
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is an accomplished MPV. It won’t set an enthusiast’s pants on fire like a Ford C- or S-Max, but it’s well conceived and well judged for its target market.”
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Model reviewed: 1.4-litre Turbo SRi
Score: 7 / 10
“If you want an affordable MPV that can get the job done with zero fuss, then you should definitely check out the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer’s strongest asset is its highly flexible seating, allowing it to transform from an airport shuttle into a medium-sized van in a matter of seconds.”
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Model reviewed: Elite
Score: 8 / 10
“There is much cleverness in the Tourer range, but not all of it is available in all models. That can’t be said, however, of the range-topping Elite reviewed here, which gets the full set.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7.8 / 10
“The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is a seven-seat MPV that’s good to drive, affordable to run and handsomely styled.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is a spacious, well-made and attractive MPV.”
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Model reviewed:
“The Zafira is not the most scintillating MPV to drive but the Flexride chassis borrowed from the Insignia matches most of the others in the class to give decent handing and good road-holding.”
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Model reviewed: SRi Nav 1.4i Turbo
“The 1.4-litre 140ps four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine gives the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer more than adequate performance.”
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Model reviewed: SE 1.6 CDTi ecoFLEX
“The Zafira Tourer averaged about 50mpg in many miles of mixed motoring in town and on the motorway. The oil burner is also quiet and smooth.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0 CDTi (168bhp) Tech Line
“Even with the effort of changing gear manually, the big engine suits the Zafira Tourer. It’s better suited to being fully loaded than the 1.6-litre, which is just about powerful enough to carry heavy loads, and fuel economy of around 50mpg is typical at motorway speeds.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6 CDTi Tech Line
“Stylish, good to drive and as versatile inside as buyers in this segment demand, the Zafira Tourer has always had plenty going for it.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer isn’t the most practical, the most versatile or the best-to-drive car of its type. It’s not the highest in quality or the most generously equipped, either. However, it’s still a good all-rounder that does a very solid job in all these areas, and it’s good value for money, too.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“While the Zafira Tourer isn’t exactly a stand-out class-leader in any given area, it’s competitive in pretty much all of them, and it’s also an affordable choice.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“While the current Zafira is still a competent and fairly attractive-looking MPV, it doesn’t quite match rivals such as the Ford Galaxy and Seat Alhambra in terms of out and out space.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The road the Zafira Tourer offers a sedate and hassle-free driving experience. Bumps and potholes are soaked up very well, although it’s not even slightly sporty.”
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Model reviewed:
“The comfortable and practival Vauxhall Zafira Tourer feels like a sporty estate — it’s surprisingly nimble.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“The Zafira is feeling dated now, even in its new-look Tourer guise, and there are more sophisticated and comfortable choices out there. It’s one of the cheapest ways to carry seven, though.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6 CDTi Tech Line
Score: 10 / 10
“The Zafira is a great Vauzhall.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“Much sharper looks bring Vauxhall’s Zafira Tourer MPV up to date.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is better to drive than many rivals, including the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. And while it’s not as airy or practical as the Citroen, it still has space for adults in all three rows.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“The Zafira turns premium with a sleek look and super-luxurious interior – but has prices to match.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The original Vauxhall Zafira MPV wasn’t a thing of beauty, but it was good value and an immensely popular car for those who were in need of practical family transport.”
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Model reviewed:
“The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is a large MPV with super-flexible seating for up to seven passengers and masses of room for both people and luggage. More than that, it’s a pretty impressive car to drive. Overall, this is a very credible family MPV.”
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