27.6.2019 Rüsselsheim. Beautiful, flexible, and efficient Vans hot Zafira. What started with the first-Generation in 1999, exactly 20 years later, with a newly-developed fourth-generation model of its continuation:
Since 120 years, the German manufacturer builds with the seat in Rüsselsheim, practical cars with affordable technologies for all. Exactly these qualities make the new Opel Zafira Life. The new large Van is celebrated in January as the first of numerous product premieres in the anniversary year of “120 years of Opel automotive engineering” in Brussels, the Premiere.
Since the March from 34.660 Euro (MSRP incl. VAT) can be ordered as an Opel Zafira ‘Life’ is a driving, active, and at the same time more comfortable large-capacity Car-to-measure. Because the Zafira Life moves in three lengths – as a “Small”version, with 4.60 meters in length, as a “Medium” with 4.95 meters, as well as “Large” with 5,30 meters and offers up to nine people. The “S”Version of the new Zafira Life, is almost ten inches shorter than the current Zafira. The “L”version is about 65 inches, and adopts Vivaro Combi dimensions. Thus, the Zafira Life cover up to three vehicle segment, and is so to the new size under the large space of the Car.
Here, the Newcomer leaves no wish unfulfilled. This is in addition to the highly flexible space just for comfort, cutting-edge driver assistance and Infotainment systems including Head-Up Display as well as camera – and radar-based intelligent speed assistant. To modern technology, a casual Look with the typical Opel face, naughty exposed wheel arches and perfect proportions with short Overhangs, comes. A two-piece panoramic glass roof and the tailgate with separately opening rear window to Refine the Exterior more.
For all purposes of the new Zafira Life is equipped with its drive portfolio. In the offer state-of-the-art Euro-6d-TEMP diesel engines are 1.5 and 2.0 liters of displacement. The range of four-cylinder ranges from 75 kW/102 HP to 130 kW/177 HP. The engines convince with excellent performance at low fuel consumption (fuel consumption according to the NEDC[1]: urban 6,5-5.2 l/100 km, extra-urban 5.4-4.6 l/100 km combined 5.8-4.8 l/100 km, 152-127 g/km of CO2; fuel consumption under the WLTP[2]: combined 8.1-6.0 l/100 km, 213-158 g/km CO2).
For the best jacking off a fixed ways to Zafira Life with the clever traction control Intelli grip is equipped. In addition, there will be a 4×4 variant. The four-wheel drive off-road specialist Dangel in controls. And at the beginning of the year 2021, the Newcomer rolls so as a purely electric variant is another milestone on the way to the electrification of the brand.
“With the new Zafira Life, we set the PACE!-Plan more consistently. By the end of 2020, we will bring a total of eight new or revised models on the market – including the next Generation of the best-selling Corsa. Now the order are open books for two electrified models: for the all-electric version of the Corsa, which is a true people’s electric car, and the Grand country X as a Plug-In Hybrid. Opel is electric,“ explains Opel chief Michael Lohscheller.
Opel is investing in the future, especially in profitable and growing segment with high sales volume. The Russell Heimer offer then one of the youngest Portfolios of all of the volume manufacturers.
A model, three lengths For every purpose the appropriate Zafira Life
The short Opel Zafira Life “Small” cavorts among the Compact Vans, but much more room and space for up to nine passengers – unique in this class. At the same time, the New convinced with a small turning circle (11,3 Meter), good Handling, and two sensor-controlled sliding doors that from the outside, with a foot motion in the direction of the vehicle is electrically open – similar to the rear lobe of Opel Astra Sports Tourer and Insignia Sports Tourer. In this Segment, a unique comfort feature. The Opel Zafira Life “Medium” has a 35-centimeter-longer wheelbase (3.28 feet for both “M” and “L”) to allow more foot space for rear passengers and compete against the D-Segment-Vans. Compared to the competition, the Opel scores with a large tailgate and, accordingly, more generous loading possibility, as well as a payload of well over a ton. Of 5,30 metres long, the Opel Zafira Life “Large” challenges, finally, the large Vans and offers a maximum load volume of around 4,900 litres.
In this Segment, high-quality equipped Shuttles are in demand. For this application, but also for private use from Opel in Zafira Life variants of the leather seats, the aluminum rails, variable and easy to move. A choice of configurations with five, six, seven, or eight leather seats are. The fold-down Backrest of the passenger seat allows the Transport of up to 3.50 meters long goods. In order to increase the volume of the trunk (under the roof) in the Zafira Life “S” to 1,500 litres, the third-row seats easily flip. The take Out the rear seats, the load capacity increased up to 3,600 liters. The seats can be then easy back into your tracks set.
As a crowning glory, there is the Lounge facilities for the two versions with a long wheelbase. Electrically heated front seats with massage function, four leather chairs, each with a comfortable 48 centimetres of seat width, which can be put: in The VIP-guests freedom so with a lot of leg to sit. A portable table is easy to fold, and then as an additional storage space for small stuff to use. The Laptops and Smartphones of passengers to be charged thanks to the 230 Volt outlet in the shortest possible time.
Most of the versions of the Zafira Life, a maximum of 1.90 meters tall and can fit easily in a normal Parking garages, which are important for use as a Hotel Shuttle, but also for every private user who wants to Park his car anywhere without restriction.
Everything under control: Head-Up Display, radar-based distance control and rear-view camera
The new large Car from Opel has innovative driver assistance systems. A front camera and a distance radar control together with the Happening in front of the vehicle. The System detects even crossing the road to pedestrians and can initiate up to 30 km / h, emergency braking. The intelligent speed assistant adapts the speed of the vehicle on the front of the man, takes away Gas, and this reduces the speed in case of need, up to 20 km/h, The lane keeping assistant as well as the fatigue control assist and warn the driver when he sits too long behind the Wheel, and a break is urgently needed. The high-beam assistant on hides above 25 km/h automatically. Speed, distance to the vehicle in front, or Navigation, the Zafira Life, a colour Head-Up Display – so unique in the Segment.
In addition, the large Car in the course of the year, in 2019, the new telematics offer Opel Connect. With helpful features such as the Live Navigation with real-time traffic information, the direct connection to roadside assistance and emergency Zafira Life driver always on the safe side. With the red emergency button seconds almost forces help to communicate; and to pack in case of an accident the pre-tensioners or the Airbag triggers, will activate the emergency call automatically.
Particularly important in the case of large vehicles, the good visibility is, for example, in the case of urban right turn, or in the narrow side streets. Ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumper guards on each dead-angle, and notify the driver of obstacles when Parking, as well as approaches of vehicles and pedestrians. A rearview camera transmits your image, depending on the equipment on the interior mirror or the Seven‑inch Monitor in the latter case, with a 180-degree angle of view from the bird’s perspective.
The large Seven-inch touch screen in conjunction with the Infotainment system, “Multimedia” and “Multimedia Navi”. Both systems integrate Smartphones via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The “Multimedia Navi” add to that a Europe-Navigation with 3D map display. The sights of the great cities in Full HD-quality display. In the case of Overland travel, the card provides on request, very realistic, the geography along the route. The navigation system has, thanks to Opel Connect via real-time traffic information for the best Overview of the current traffic situation. For all equipment there are powerful sound systems. In the top ten speakers pamper the passengers of the VIP-Shuttles with first-class sound quality.
[1] The stated fuel consumption and CO2 emission values were determined in accordance with the prescribed WLTP-measurement procedures (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) and in the NEDC-values recalculated to ensure comparability with other vehicles, according to regulation (EC) no 715/2007, regulation (EU) no 2017/1153 and regulation (EU) no 2017/1151. The engine meets the exhaust emission norm Euro 6d TEMP.
[2] The stated fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values according to the since 1. September 2018 in respect of a prescribed – WLTP-measurement procedures (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) according to regulation (EC) no 715/2007 and regulation (EU) no 2017/1151 determined. These values are in addition to the previously mentioned official fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (according to NEDC) and are not to be confused with these. Due to the more realistic conditions of the test, the WLTP measured fuel consumption and CO2 emission values are in many cases higher than the NEDC measured.
Opel Zafira Life (Photo: Opel Automobile GmbH)
