2005 Vauxhall Zafira Design review from UK and Ireland

Window demisting from new, when setting the ventilation controls to demist as per the manual, the windows mist up. If the temperature is above 4c then the air-con can be run which stops the misting up. Driving at night when the outside temperature is 4c or lower is a real problem.

I had a previous Zafira of the same spec for 3 years (02 Model Year Comfort) and was happy to purchase one again.

Unfortunately within just a few miles I found to problems, one by design the other would seem a fault.

The design problem is with the suspension, Vauxhall seem to have softened both the springs and dampers resulting in at times for me an unpleasant ride. The only road surface it seems happy on is the motorway and cruising at 70mph. However I should point out the rest of the family all like the softer suspension.

The fault is with the window demisting, when setting the ventilation controls to demist as per the manual, the windows mist up. If the temperature is above 4c then the air-con can be run which stops the misting up. Driving at night when the outside temperature is 4c or lower is a real problem.

The cruise has proved terrific and is just as good on the motorway as long runs at 30mph, well worth the £300.

Petrol consumption on a long 200 mile run averaging 46 mph was 31 mpg.

Other than the above the Zafira can fulfil most tasks asked of it, from the school run, shopping and trips to Ikea.

Would I buy another one, yes if the misting up problem can be solved, no if not.