Vauxhall Zafira (05 on) - Review Review by David Ross on 15 September 2005 Last Updated: 23 September 2009 The original Zafira revolutionised the people carrier market with it's clever seating, spacious interior and plenty of family-friendly features. Vauxhall has carried these strengths on to this model but added sharper styling, improved build quality and refinement too. There are plenty of neat features such as storage boxes in the roof, keyless entry and an optional panoramic glass roof but compared to newer people carrier the Zafira is limited in its flexibility and the once class-leading Flex7 now seems clumsy and awkward. It's also not great to drive, however it is spacious and there's a huge range of engines and trims on offer. In early 2008 it was tweaked slightly with some styling changes and improved levels of standard equipment. 3.5 out of 5 Other Vauxhall reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery Also Consider 4 out of 5 Mazda 5 (05-10) Neat handling, stylish looks for a people carrier, rear sliding doors, well equipped More a six-seater rather than a seven, small boot with all seats in use Read full review 4 out of 5 Renault Scenic (03-09) Neat looks, spacious and comfortable cabin, good diesel engines, practical interior Rear seats do not fold completely flat, some low rent interior plastics, lacklustre petrols Read full review 3.5 out of 5 Kia Carens (06 on) Available with seven seats, well equipped, plenty of on board storage, good diesel engine, long warranty Light steering, slack gear change, boxy rear styling Read full review Find other mpv cars Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Vauxhall Zafira cars for sale We have 1,338 models like this for sale. Find Vauxhall Zafira cars for sale Previous: Buying & Selling Next: Company Car Info
4 out of 5 Mazda 5 (05-10) Neat handling, stylish looks for a people carrier, rear sliding doors, well equipped More a six-seater rather than a seven, small boot with all seats in use Read full review
4 out of 5 Renault Scenic (03-09) Neat looks, spacious and comfortable cabin, good diesel engines, practical interior Rear seats do not fold completely flat, some low rent interior plastics, lacklustre petrols Read full review
3.5 out of 5 Kia Carens (06 on) Available with seven seats, well equipped, plenty of on board storage, good diesel engine, long warranty Light steering, slack gear change, boxy rear styling Read full review