Vauxhall Zafira 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mediocre spec for 'top of range' model.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fuel economy (35-40mpg) poorish. Got 50mpg from my 98/S Laguna DTI Estate.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives well, good in corners.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable for diesel, but lags well behind Peugeot/VW rivals.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not broken down, but various niggly problems.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Family runabout.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Front seats ok - rears cramped and centre lap belt is a safety disgrace on a 'family' car.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard immobiliser/alarm/deadlocks, but not tested yet thankfully.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Pretty indifferent - I actually got the classic 'they all do that sir' re driveshaft problem!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Driveshaft vibration - 5 trips to dealer to sort, slow PAS pump.

    Other

    Whiny dash.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes