The Opel Zafira Life ventures into an established market: But the new one in the bus station has a lot to offer. We have tested it for everyday use.
- Opel recently demonstrated how a van can easily become a bus with the Zafira .
- The Rüsselsheimer simply added a "Life" to the model name - and the 4.67 meter long family vehicle became a 4.95 meter long transporter .
- It was so easy because Peugeot Traveler and Citroën Spacetourer already had the corresponding versions on the PSA group shelf. We were traveling with the Zafira Life M Innovation .
Opel Zafira Life: A good feeling
The large Opel * immediately gives you a good feeling for both the dimensions and the manageability. It is surprisingly easy to move around in city traffic, and the 150 hp two-liter diesel is sufficient to make good progress with the 1,940 kg Zafira. He is not a sporty sprinter, but he can also cover quite a few kilometers .
Sensible detailed solutions for the Opel Zafira
Thanks to the leather interior, the interior exudes a fine ambience , but the Zafira * also scores with practical detail solutions. For example, the rear window opens separately, thick shock absorbers on the door prevent scratches or even dents in narrow parking spaces and the seats can be moved back and forth until everyone has their desired place. The electric sliding doors on the right and left (1,150 euros extra) ensure a limousine character .
The Opel Zafira is a practical transporter
The Zafira Life is not a driving machine, but rather a practical transporter . So if you want to be ambitious and fast, you are sitting behind the wrong steering wheel. Although the truck has many storage compartments, some of them - including the large one in the door - are not accessible to the driver while driving. The metal shift knob is cool, and it feels good too. At sub-zero temperatures, however, it lies in your hand like an ice pack.
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That's how much the Zafira consumes
We noted just over eight liters of diesel per 100 kilometers as consumption. That is appropriate for size and weight. The list price for our Zafira Life is 48,300 euros , the optional equipment costs an additional 3,920 euros.
Conclusion on the Opel Zafira Life: a strong competitor
In the bus market, the Opel meets strong and above all long-standing competition . But the newcomer at the bus station has what it takes to not be left behind by the competition.
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