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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (2011 to 2018)

Expert Rating

Used car score:

59
%
D

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

66
%
D

Safety Rating:

39
%
E

Eco Rating:

-

Reliability Rating:

76
%
C

Running Costs:

58
%
C

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

Used car score:

59
%
D

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

66
%
D

Safety Rating:

39
%
E

Eco Rating:

-

Reliability Rating:

76
%
C

Running Costs:

58
%
C

Summary


The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer was a seven-seat people carrier that first arrived on UK roads at the end of 2011. It was discontinued in mid-2018 as Vauxhall looked to target the SUV market instead.

Available as a petrol or diesel model, the Zafira Tourer had the same basic underpinnings as the last-generation Astra, and many reviewers commented that this had a positive impact on the Zafira Tourer’s driving abilities.

“Its steering is pleasingly quick”, What Car? explained. “There’s plenty of grip and very little lean, and its handling is entirely predictable and safe, if not immeasurably good fun.”

As well as being surprisingly agile, the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer was praised for its comfortable cabin and an efficient range of engines, though some found the ride comfort to be rather firm and the diesel powertrains to be quite noisy at speed.

A few reviews tabled criticisms of the Zafira’s infotainment too, which Vauxhall updated as part of the car’s 2016 facelift, but the newer system has not aged very well either.

That said, motoring outlets collectively agreed at the Zafira Tourer was an affordable option for long-distance seven-seater travel with little fuss. “It has everything a family could need”, Auto Express concluded. “It offers smart looks, a spacious cabin and, apart from entry-level models, lots of equipment.”

No longer on sale, the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer holds a Used Car Expert Rating of D, with a score of 59%.

Zafira Tourer highlights

  • Flexible and practical seven-seater
  • A comfortable and well-equipped cabin
  • Value-for-money option second hand
  • Quality range of engines
  • Surprisingly nimble on the road

Zafira Tourer lowlights

  • Entry-level models are pretty basic
  • Diesel engines are rather noisy
  • Dated infotainment
  • Frim ride comfort
  • Cramped rear row of seating

Key specifications


Body style: People carrier
Engines:
petrol, diesel
Price when new:
From £25,445 on-road

Launched: Winter 2011/12
Last updated: Summer 2016
Discontinued: Summer 2018


Media reviews


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Honest John

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Motors.co.uk

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The Telegraph

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Top Gear

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What Car?

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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: October 2011
Date expired: January 2018
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 94%
Child protection: 83%
Vulnerable road users: 53%
Safety assist: 86%

Notes on safety rating

The Vauxhall Zafira was awarded a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP back when this model was launched in 2011. However, this rating expired in January 2018 and is no longer valid, as the Zafira no longer met the requirements for a five-star car. This is normal practice, as Euro NCAP reviews its ratings on most cars annually with most ratings expiring after about six or seven years.

However, if you are comparing a used Vauxhall Zafira Tourer to vehicles of similar age, whose ratings will have probably also expired, its safety rating score is still useful.

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer was never lab tested by Green NCAP as its production cycle pre-dated the progamme.

Reliability rating

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Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

As of January 2024, the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer has an average reliability score of 69%, according to exclusive extended warranty data provided by our partners at MotorEasy. The average repair cost for a Zafira Tourer is also very good at less than £350, which is good news if you are considering a used Zafira Tourer.

The most common faults to date have related to the suspension and the engine, although average repair costs for both compare well with similar vehicles. Most other faults have been relatively inexpensive to fix as well.

If you’re looking at a used Vauxhall Zafira Tourer, make sure any extended warranty cover you purchase covers all of the potential problem areas shown in the charts above.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer has received

2018

  • What Car? Awards – Best MPV for Less Than £20,000

2016

  • BusinessCar Awards – Best Mini-MPV

2013

  • CarSite Awards – Best Large MPV
  • Fleet News Awards – Best Full-size People Carrier

2012

  • Towcar Awards – Best MPV

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No longer on sale, the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is one of the best all-rounders in the people carrier class, though its now showing its age.Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (2011 to 2018)