• Chevrolet Zafira

The Opel Zafira is a compact MPV designed by the German automaker Opel and produced since 1999. It is also sold under the brands Vauxhall Motors UK, Holden Australia, Chevrolet Latin America and Subaru in Japan (under the name " traviq "). The second and current generation was launched in 2005.

It is a five-door with transverse front engine and front wheel drive. The Zafira was the first modern minivan segment to feature seven seats. Its seating configuration system, commercially named Flex 7, can fold the seats of the third row below the trunk.

With the Flex 7 system, the driver may take 5 to 7 seats at all times, avoiding the decision before the trip if more space for cargo or passengers is required. These are swindled under the trunk using a manual system of simple operation, just enough to take the seats and leave them in place for 7 people.

The first generation of Zafira is based on the platform of the Opel Astra G. a wide range of four-cylinder engines are offered online. Give a 4X3 petrol 1.6-liter 100hp, 1.8-liter 115 or 125hp, 2.0-liter, a 2.2-liter 147hp and a 2.0-liter turbocharged 190 or 200hp. The diesel variants are a 2.0-liter 82 or 100hp and a 2.2 liter 125hp.

The 1.6-liter is offered with CNG kit. gallons of tank hidden under the second row of seats, allowing the interior space remains unchanged compared to the conventional model.

At the end of the first generation sports model, which will initially labeled unnecessary, because it was not certain that customers opt for family vehicles a sporty version was launched. Despite that launches the Opel Zafira OPC with an OPC 2.0 Turbo Engine 200hp reaching 100km/h from 0 in just 8 seconds. Quickly the Zafira OPC achieved very well received and followers (especially in the German market).

In Brazil, the models sold in the local market started to sell technology with dual fuel gasoline/ethanol throughout 2003 and 2004. The model ceased production there in 2012.

The second generation Zafira was built as the previous generation based on the Astra, this time based on the Opel Astra H released in 2004.

Being based on the compact Astra, Zafira achieved the maximum score in crash tests with 5 stars, and is cataloged as one of the safest minivans on the market, thanks to put has special attention to safety in their development: serial wearing 6 airbags, ESP-Plus, traction control, Isofix 7 3-point belts and even optional active headrests.

Due to the success of the Opel Zafira OPC first generation, turned to kick the radical version of the Zafira, also called OPC. Tenie evolution OPC 2.0 Turbo engine now reaches 240HP and goes from 0 to 100km in just 7 seconds, all this added improvements to the chassis, suspension, steering and aesthetics, making it one of the fastest carriers in the world.

The petrol engines were a 1.6-liter 105 or 115hp, 1.8-liter 140hp, 2.2-liter 150hp and a 2.0 liter 200 or 240hp. A 1.6-liter compressed natural gas, which develops maximum power of 94hp and a 1.8 liter 140hp operating at liquefied petroleum gas is also offered.

Currently, the diesel engine is a 1.7 liter 110hp or 125 (ISUZU origin). Previously rode a 1.9 liter 100, 120 or 150hp from Italy’s Fiat. All of them are turbocharged direct injection powered by common-rail.

The third generation Zafira is built on a platform that takes elements of Opel Astra and Opel Insignia, both current generation. To cite data shares the rear axle of the first and second striker.

The Zafira has a completely new structure, therefore it is considered a new generation. Reinterprets visual elements seen in recent models like the Opel Astra and Opel Ampera. It has paid particular attention to detail and quality. The novel opens Zafira and unpublished items in the Opel range, as well as updating other systems already seen; The Opel Eye, a camera that detects signals are updated to read more and for signals measure the distance to the vehicle in seconds. If the unit detects collision probability, you can apply the brakes if advance warning is not acknowledged by the driver. Add the Active cruise system, such as the detection of vehicles in Blind Spot, backup camera also updates the range of AFL Headlights with up to 9 different light positions, and the inclusion of LED lights for both daytime lights to pilots later. You can have a lot of equipment, mostly as an option, as a large panoramic windscreen, as the Opel Astra GTC, with sunroof and also the FlexRide system that modifies the behavior of mechatronic chassis, steering, stability control, suspension, Touch the accelerator and automatic relations. Innova systems with longer seen as the Opel Meriva FlexConsole that using two aluminum rails available several spaces to empty his pockets on the vehicle. Finally it updates the system now allows FlexFix carry up to 4 bikes with the possibility of folding system for easy loading of the trunk. Like previous versions, this system lies in the gap for tuition and removed easily by pulling a lever.

The Zafira Tourer series has two Isofix seats in the second row, 6 Airbags with 2 more as an option, ESP stability control, traction control TC, brake assist Emergency EDB, active head rests and Belts 3 points in 4 places (may be 5 or 7) and other elements already present in other models of the brand.

The petrol engines are of recent manufacture. The engines with a 1.8 liter naturally aspirated 115hp and access to the range, followed by the 1.6-liter 110hp, which can run on Compressed Natural Gas CNG and finally a 1.4-liter turbo 120hp and 140hp starts. The latter may be associated with the 6-speed automatic transmission. For now you can only have front wheel drive.

Meanwhile, diesel engines are a 2.0-liter three variants of 110hp 130hp and 160hp. All of them are turbocharged direct injection powered by common-rail. The 130hp variant of the model is welcomed ECOflex consumption of just 4.5 L/100km on the combined cycle. At the moment only the 160hp variant can accommodate the 6-speed automatic transmission. All engines except the 1.8 series have a system of Star & Stop holding the engine prolonged stoppages as semaphores. Later more Gasoline and Diesel engines, as well as the sports variant OPC expected

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