2001 Vauxhall Zafira Elegance review from UK and Ireland
"Very good all rounder, but interior boring"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel consumption of my 2.2 petrol very poor.
Poor clutch bite point, far too high.
Gear box selection wearing at 75000 miles.
General comments?
As this Zafira is a later model than others listed on this site, I suspect that Vauxhall have dealt with most of the earlier problems as there are no major faults to report.
This is a company car and has been incredibly versatile during company use and home use. It has stood up to 75000 miles worth of medium to heavy use in 3 years.
The 2.2 petrol engine is powerful and fast. At times having the edge over GTI type cars. However, driving in this style increases fuel consumption drastically. Performance is only slightly reduced with a full 7 person or 5 adults and luggage load.
The load area has easy access for all manner of loads, utilizing the variable rear seat arrangements.
The slightly higher seating position gives good back & leg support for my 6 foot, 2 inch frame.
Interior is very bland and boring, but controls are well laid out and easy to operate.
The air conditioning is good in both summer and winter use. Front seat support could be better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2004 |