New Year Zafira Gets Auto For Diesel Engine As Arch Rival From Renault Is Eclipsed
Published: 21st November 2002
- Automatic gearbox for 2.0 DTi
- Three-way folding for centre seats
- Even easier rear seat storage
- Sales rise continues
In the vital fleet market alone, Zafira sales so far this year are up by 39 per cent.
The arrival of the automatic gearbox fulfils a promise Vauxhall
made to customers as demand for an automatic diesel-powered
model began to grow.
"Zafira is becoming even more popular, and so is diesel
power. So we are pleased to be able to answer requests from
our customers," says Zafira brand manager Andrew
Cullis.
Four speed automatic transmission is already available on 1.8 and 2.2 litre petrol engines.
The new gearbox is one of a series of updates making the Vauxhall Zafira even more user friendly – if that is possible from a car that is still winning awards more than three years into its life!
The Flex7 seating system has made it the most accessible MPV on the market – and it is possible to convert Zafira from a full seven-seater to a single-seater within seconds. Now the second row bench can be split 40:20:40 and the back of the centre.
When folded, the seat also acts as an armrest and a spacious storage compartment with cupholders. The centre seat has a lap and shoulder seat belt and the two outer seats have provision for ISOFIX child seat mounts.
The handles which are used to store the two rear seats out of sight have been modified to make the operation even easier.
Other changes for the new year include white rear indicator lenses, and a new trim level, called Design, that replaces the Comfort model.
The Design Specification Includes:
- Xeno cloth trim (in black, red or blue)
- New design steel wheel covers
- Centre console in matt chrome, high gloss chrome handbrake button
- Body coloured door handles
- White dials with chrome rings
- CDR500 radio/single CD with steering wheel controls
- Leather steering wheel and 12V accessory socket in rear
Elegance:
- New velour trim
- 16-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels
- Centre console in charcoal metallic, high gloss chrome handbrake button
- Body coloured door handles
- Black dials with chrome rings
- New convenience pack (seat tilt for driver and co-driver, lumbar support, height adjuster for co-driver, driver's armrest with integrated storage)
GSi:
- Alloy effect pedals
- Centre console in matt chrome, high gloss chrome handbrake button
- New design rear spoiler
New Options Include:
- Electronic climate control for Design and Elegance models
- Xenon headlights with high pressure wash and dark tinted effect for Design and Elegance
- Alcantara available in silver grey/black and blue/black on GSi
- Red/black leather combination available on GSi
- CD changer available under front passenger seat (previously not available on GSi)
New Colours: Royal Blue, Silver Lightning, Ultra Blue and Saturn Blue
Zafira on-the-road prices range from £14,245 for the 1.6 litre Club, to £20,245 for the Zafira GSi Turbo – the fastest MPV on Europe's roads. Prices of the new Design model include £15,245 for the 1.6 litre model and £16,245 for the 2.0 DTi (automatic transmission is £995).
