Opel Zafira Family B Ownership Reviews. Weak and strengths Opel Zafira B According to Opel Owls

»The second generation, had a seven-party salon with wide transformation capabilities - the remaining European compact single-lifters could boast only a five-minute salon.

The machine was installed in gasoline engines with a capacity of 1.6, 1.8 and 2.2 liters with a power of 101 to 147 forces, as well as turbodiesels 2.0 and 2.2, developing 82-125 liters. from. Transmission - mechanical or automatic.

In 2001, "Charged" was presented Opel Zafira. OPC with a two-liter gasoline turbo capacity of 192 liters. from. (Later - 200 l.) At the same time model row There was a version with an engine capable of working on gasoline and gas.

Deliveries of the model to the Russian market started in 2002. Slightly updated "Zafira" debuted in 2003, and in 2005 the release of cars in Germany was completed in connection with the advent of the second generation of the model. In Brazil, Minivan was published under the name until 2012, the car was also known as the names in Australia, in the British market and in Japan.

2 generation (b), 2005-2014

The second generation of minivan rose to the conveyor in 2005, "Zafira" was again designed on the "Astra" platform, but the next generation. In the UK, the model was known as, and in Chile and Mexico - like.

The gamma of power units consisted of 1.6, 1.8 and 2.2 gasoline engines, developing from 105 to 150 liters. with., as well as a two-liter turbo motor with a capacity of 200 forces. Turbodiesel rails had a volume of 1.7 and 1.9 liters. From the very beginning, the "charged" version of the Zafira OPC with a two-liter gasoline turbo engine, forged to 240 liters, was "charged". from. Transmission - mechanical, robotic or automatic.

In 2007, a small restyling model was held, and in 2009, assembling machines for russian market Began at the Avtotor factory in Kaliningrad.

In 2011, the model generation was changed, and the release of cars in Germany was completed, but in Poland and Russia, Minivan continued to do until 2014 under the name Opel Zafira Family..

Motor table Opel Zafira

For the first time, the Opel Zafira brand appeared in 1997, the car was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but it was only a prototype.

First appearance

Rector of the minivan appeared on the market in 1999 and in many characteristics it resembles Opel Astra.

In 2003, the first generation Zafira underwent a small restyling:

• the rear lights have changed somewhat;
• the grille was installed with chrome trim.

In 2005 year Opel He began to produce a second generation of Zafira B, this model was indigenously different from his predecessor.

In the car, besides external designThe following changes occurred:

• 15 cm was elongated the body;
• system appeared in the car active security passengers;
• the rear seats became transformable, they can be easily folded, freeing the space in the cabin.

In 2011, the German concern introduced the Opel Zafira C Tourer version of the world - the model was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show, and in Russia it appeared in the 2013th.

Engine Opel Zafira

The Opel Zafira motor line has both gasoline and diesel engines.

The most common is the gasoline internal engine of 1600 cm3 (Z16XE) and 1800 cm3 (Z18XER).

Motor Z16XE has a power of 105/115 liters. from. (Two options), engine Z18XER - 140 "horses".

In addition to these power units, there are also 2,200 cm3 (150 l.) And a turbocharged engine 2000 cm3 (170, 200 or 240 liters s., Depending on the modification of the motor).

In the range of diesel engines there are two power units:

• 1.7 CDTI volume of 1700 cm3 and 125 liters. from.;
• Z19DT / Z19DTL volume of 1900 cm3, with a capacity of 120 liters. from. and 150 liters. from.

In Europe, a Zafira car operating on methane fuel was produced, but did not produce such an instance in Russia.

Common problems with Opel Zafira B

Possible engine problems.

In the gas distribution mechanism of motors, the belt transmission is used, and on the factory recommendations, the belt should be changed after 150 m. km.

In practice, the replacement of the timing belt in russian conditions It is recommended to produce approximately 60 tons. km

The scope of the timing belt does not expect anything good - with such a malfunction of the valve in the block head, they are encountered with pistons, and they are bent.

At best, the car owner is separated by the replacement of the valves, but may have to change the CCC.

If the oil falls on the gas distribution belt, then the belt can jump onto the tooth, which will also not lead to anything good - the motor will told and not develop the power.

There are often cases when the thermostat is enclosed in the engine cooling system, but it happens closer to 100 tons of mileage.

The thermostat itself is inexpensive, especially since you can always buy non-original spare parts.

Diesel engines are characterized by high reliability, but it is impossible to refuel poor diesel. Diesel 1700 cm3 is most sensitive to the quality of the fuel, fuel injectors fail on these motors.

One more out characteristic problems Diesels are, which over time is clogged and does not give a car to move in normal mode.

It is worth this element exhaust system Very expensive, many car owners try to deliver a snap, to bypass the diesel filter.

In order for the motor to work stably and did not go to emergency mode, Flashing the control unit is done.

Problems with transmission.

The mechanical transmission on Opel Zafira B begins to "give up" after hundreds of thousands of kilometers of run:

• gul hears when switching gear;
• when the car rows from the place, jerks appear.

The cause of the signs that appeared are the wear of the roller bearings and the most secondary shaft.

Even weaker robotic gearboxWith it almost always begin to problems closer to the range of 150 tons. km

The main cause of the breakdown is the clutch, therefore, to operate a car with such a transmission, it is necessary as careful as possible.

There is also one way to extend the life of a PPP robot and clutch - when carrying out maintenance to update the software.

The automated box will be the most reliable among the entire transmission installed on the Opel Zafira.

Problems are rarely found, but you need to monitor the oil level. If the oil is less than the laid, the transmission starts switching with jerks.

Problems with suspension.

Zafira suspension is very similar to Astrovskaya, it is quite reliable, and it starts up to 100 tons of building.

To increase its resource should not ride the car by bad roads, as well as overload the salon and trunk.

Stabilizer racks are consumables and usually change on mileage from 30 to 40 tons. Km

The problem of all "Opels" is the rear springs, they often break enough, especially with constant load of the car.

It is also often necessary to change the wheel bearings, but the shock absorbers serve quite a long time.

Steering thrusts and tips freely survive about hundreds of thousands of kilometers, and at the price they are at all inexpensive.

It is possible that it can start leaking steering ReikaAlso periodically fail the power steering power steering.

The steering rack and pump GUR are very expensive, but there are options:

• repair knots;
• search spare parts on authoring.

Zafira B paintwork not on the most high levelHowever, and for all "Opels" is characterized by this "sore".

➖ Low clearance
➖ Tight rear (third) row
➖ Noise isolation

pros

➕ Spacious trunk
➕ Reliability
➕ Handling

Advantages and disadvantages Opel Zafira 2007-2008 Revealed on the basis of feedback real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Opel Zafira 1.8 and 1.9 gasoline and diesel with mechanics, robot and front-wheel drive can be found from the stories below:

Ownership reviews

1. Capacious.
2. Good handling.
3. Insecured suspension.
4. Excellent climate control.
5. Will start in any frost (the minimum temperature in which I started - 37, started with 1 attempts after night parking in the yard).
6. Predictable and quite high resource of aggregates.
7. Fuel consumption (AI-92) in the city of 10-11 liters in winter and summer, on the track with a box on the roof - 6.8-7 liters. The difference between 92 and 95 gasoline did not feel.
8. Very grabbing brakes.

1. Objective (although, of course, depending on what to compare).
2. Unimportant (very wide front racks, small mirrors), often pedestrians "emerge from nowhere" and it is necessary to be ready for this.
3. In Frost below -20, the salon warms up after 10 minutes of warm-up and 30 minutes drive at an average speed of 50-60 km / h and then only with the presence of an autoader.

Feedback on Opel Zafira Family 1.8 (140 hp) with mechanics 2006 G.V.

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Immediately I want to say that the car really liked. Externally beautiful, inside the space, a bunch of transformation options. In the cabin, in comparison with the Japanese - everything is different, at first it was unusual, but then I realized that I was better to me here, more convenient (I felt right away - I stopped sicking my back, I sat down on the king - 10 minutes and started to whine, no matter how regulating the seat) .

The car is operated daily - a child in a kindergarten, wife and himself to work, in the evening in reverse order. On average, 30-40 km per day. Mileage today is 56,000 km.

Engine. Installed Z18XER 1.8 140 hp A good traveler high-breasted engine with a gas distribution phase adjustment system. Power enough. Lucky!

For me it seemed interesting how it starts. First, as they say "From Poland", i.e. Like diesel - just turned the key, and it already works. And also in winter! The minimum temperature at which it started -38 S.

Secondly, as soon as it starts, the turnover is set to 1,000 rpm and smoothly, for 1-5 minutes (depending on the temperature on the street), decrease to idle ~ 750 rpm. No terrible "warm-up" reva for 15-20 minutes no!

By the way, I have consumption from 7 to 15 l / 100 km, and 15 liters managed to "achieve" in those frosts exclusively in the city (and the city was decently stood - the average speed on the board-computer 14 km / h). Were warm - 3 times a day, minutes to 10 minutes. Now it has warmly, on-board computer Shows already (!) 14l / 100 km. Lot! In the summer in the city about 10.5-11 l / 100 km. Driving manner is active.

Transmission. There is a box F17, 5 steps. Mechanics, and I thought I did not remember how to ride it! But no, "remember! Remember the handle! " (from). Still for me mechanical box Better "machine". Like.

The most pleasant speed is 100-120 km / h. At the same time, the engine turnover is about 3,000 - 3,200 rpm. Easily goes and more, gained 150 km / h, handling remains as excellent, but the acoustic noise is already annoying. I would like the 6th gear. Switches well. Normal, ordinary box.

Challenges. Excellent! Suspension shot, elastic, rather strong. I never pierced never, well, can go carefully. The car, of course, for the track, her element, can be plane! On the highway goes like a train on rails, very steadily. But it seemed to me, the ruts were afraid - there were plots where the frank rut on the asphalt was trying to jump out, drove on the road.

Review of Opel Zafir Family 1.8 (140 hp) MCPP 2008

The machine was used mainly for trips along the track (approximately 90% of the distance traveled). Consumption 5.3 liters per 100 km in summer and about 6 liters in winter. In the city, consumption increases by 1.5-2.0 liters. I do not chase hard, but 100 km / h car rides perfectly, and 130 km / h becomes scary. There is a bad feeling that the machine breaks down from the road.

Noise isolation - one of the disadvantages of the machine. In the car is quite noisy. At high speed, you have to speak loudly, but not yelling. Well, the main problem is clearance. He is missing. The lower molding (skirt) broke into the first month, driving on the border.

The car was bought as family car. Four are placed without problems. Big trunkwhere you can put a bunch of all the junk. If something does not fit into the trunk - there is a roof with rails. Transportation of all kinds does not cause problems.

When replenishment happened in the family, we decided to use the third nearby seats. Suddenly it turned out that the third row was incomprehensible to whom. Human young nine years from the type of subtitle physique (in common drill) can accommodate there with great discomfort. Sit down, closing your ears with his knees. For one trip (about 6 km), he applied two times about the second row of seats. How to use the third row is incomprehensible.

Review about Opel Zafira 1.9d diesel with mechanics 2009

Machine 2012 release, bought in 2013 new in the cabin. The reliability has not yet failed. Changed only liquids and lamps.

Super seat. I have problems with the lower back. But 1400 is driving on this machine without overnight. Auto capacity suits completely. The trunk is huge. While it was built a house, a few days spent the night in the car. Slightly diagonally, but slept in full growth on a flat surface.

I really liked the balance of the car, namely handling / comfort and power / consumption. Sometimes I think that the power would like more, but the flow will then be more.

If there are very short plots for overtaking, the "Sport" button makes the car freeze, but more durga and less comfortable. Yes, and consumption grows. It stands on the road confidently, rulitsya perfectly for Wen, besides with the beam behind. For this a little heavy steering wheel when parking, I am ready to sacrifice.

The lowest launch temperature was -37. Started immediately. True, the sounds first were such that sorry the car, but literally 5-10 seconds.

Feedback on Opel Zafira B 1.8 (140 hp) with a robot 2012 G.V.

Today, mileage is 90,000 km. During this time there was only one glitch - the check was burned, the car was tupil, the box did not switch ... A visit to the diagnostic was revealed to the rearranged wiring leading to the speed sensor. Postings corrected - solved the problem.

What do you like in the car: capacity, very comfortable chairs, high ground clearance, Load capacity of 630 kg, excellent suspension, 7-terrain, universal body, many stars over crash tests, etc.

What I do not like in the car: it is very uncomfortable to change the lamps of the near light and salon filter... if with the filter even less, then the light bulbs ... Also, who came up with turning on and off the air conditioner through the menu? Is it really a separate button could not be done?

The box-robot is peculiar ... but accustomed. The spouse after the automatic transmission, of course, swear greatly!

Arthur, review about Opel Zafira Family 1.8 on the 2012 robot

18.10.2016

Opel Zafira.) second generation - a large and comfortable car at an affordable price, perhaps the best way For a large family. Especially if the Budget for the purchase of the car is not great, it is worth noting that Zafira is one of the most accessible ones secondary market. About this car is very little negative reviewsBut still, it has flaws, but what they are, and what to pay attention to the purchase of this model, now let's talk.

A bit of history:

For the first time, Opel Zafira was shown in the Frankfurt Motor Show in the spring of 1997, but in the appearance of the prototype, the real story of minivan began in 1999. Technical properties Opel Zafira resemble Opel Astra, but still, there are some differences. For example, reinforced rear suspension and larger bumper with air intake. In 2003, given the emergence of a large number of competitors, the company's management decided to easily update the car, after which appearance changed slightly, and the list of available options has increased. In 2005, a new generation of model was presented in Geneva, built on a new platform, with a fundamentally modified body design. Thanks to the new platform, the length of the body has become more 15 cm, the width is 4 cm, and the height is 1 cm. Also, the car's branded chip was improved - fast transformation of the cabin. The main part of the machines sold in the secondary market is collected in Poland or Russia.

Advantages and disadvantages of Opel Zafira with mileage.

As the operating experience has shown, the paintwork is very soft, because of this, chips and scratches appear on the body. After 5-6 years of operation, on the doors of the trunk, wheel arches And the rear doors paint begins to swell. In spite of this, body details Long is not covered with rust.

Power units

The line of engines Opel Zafira is represented as gasoline and diesel versions. Gasoline motors 1.6 (105 and 115 hp), 1.8 (140 hp) and diesel 1.7 (110, 125 hp) and 1.9 (100, 120, 150 hp). There is also not a completely ordinary version of the 1.6 motor version, which works on natural gas, but to meet such a car - a big luck. For those who love to "look", there is a motor 2.2 (150 hp), turbo engine 2.0 (200 hp) and the sports version of OPC (240 hp).

GRM drive from gasoline and diesel engines belt, officially, the replacement interval is 150,000 km, but many owners recommend changing it at least once in 100,000, since very often the belt is breaking down when running 110-130 thousand km. In gasoline atmospheric, a common problem with automatic adjustment of the distribution phases. If the car has this defect, you will understand this right away: after starting cold Motor, the sound of the gasoline engine will be more reminded old diesel. If this problem does not treat, at the most inopportune moment the car will stall, and you will not be able to start it.

Often there is a failure of the system of mechanical synchronization of the inlet camshaft, for the elimination of the problem in the service will be asked 20-50 USD. But if you ignore the work gasoline motor With the sound of diesel, it will soon be necessary to replace the gear and seals camshaft. When running more than 80,000 km, there are leaks from the cylinder head and the glands, it should be urgently eliminated, otherwise the oil will fall on the timing belt, which will result in expensive repair. power aggregate. Diesel motors at Opel Zafir are very reliable and economical, but if the previous owner used not high-quality fuel, be prepared for repair fuel system. Replacing nozzles (400-500 cu), TNVD (300-400 cu). On all machines, closer to 100,000 km of run, the ignition module starts failure, the malfunction will serve floating turns and unstable vehicle. Also, this mileage requires replacement of the cooling fluid and thermostat temperature sensor

Transmission

Opel Zafira is equipped with mechanical, automatic or robotic box Easytronic gear (isitronics). There are no complaints to a mechanical transmission to 100,000 km, after - jerks appear when touching, hum and vibration when switching gear and motion. This happens due to the wear of the secondary shaft and roller bearing, Repair will cost about 350 USD. The clutch has a sufficiently large resource and is able to stop 120-140 thousand km, the replacement will cost 400-500 USD. For many motorists, Easytronic looks like automatic transmission, but in its reliability is very inferior to automatic transmission. Therefore, often not honest sellers who sell cars with a problem robot, in the ad indicate that the car with automatic transmission, Be extremely attentive.

If the car is used only for movement on the highway, the robotic transmission can also serve 150000 km. But if the machine is operated in the metropolis, then expensive repair of the gearbox will be needed when running less than 100,000 km. The most common problem is the failure of the clutch, the repair will cost 700-900 cu, so much will have to give and for the replacement of mechatronics. Optimal option For the acquisition there will be Opel Zafira with the usual automatic box Transmissions. As the operating experience showed, the breakdown in this transmission occurs extremely rarely. On some machines, there is no insurrection of oil, in this case, the transmissions may well switch, also when switching can be smelted. Usually, after the top of the oil, these problems pass by themselves.

WORK QUALITY Opel Zafira

The suspension for this model is quite primitive, in front set independent suspension such as MacPherson, behind a semi-dependent beam. If this machine go carefully and not overload it, then the first serious repair of the suspension will have to do closer to 80 thousand km of mileage. Like a majority modern cars weak place The suspension is considered the stabilizer racks, they have to change them, on average every 30-40 thousand km. Hub bearings, in spite of high cost, rarely live to 60,000 km, the replacement will cost 120-180 USD. Support bearings serve 40-50 thousand km, the front shock absorbers come into disrepair after 100,000 km, but only if you won't overload the car. The cost of the original shock absorber approximately 100-120 USD, for the same money you can buy a pair not original.

The remaining details of the front suspension Opel Zafira have more than 100,000 km. Steering thrusts and tips have a resource of 100-120 thousand km. Rear suspension It is considered not killed, the only thing that will have to be replaced in it is the rear beam dampers after 120000 km of run (replacement from both sides will cost 40 cu). If you started to leut the steering rail, do not rush to go to the service and change it to a new one, for replacing the dealer you have to lay out about 1000 USD. Try to find a specialist in the repair of this node in your city, repair will cost 100-200 USD.

Outcome:

Opel Zafira - like people who are closely in universities, sedans and hatchbacks, as well as those who like to travel a large company. If we talk about the reliability and cost of the car content, then in these components the car will give only positive emotions. The main thing is to find a live copy! Also, avoid buying a car with a robotic transmission.

Advantages:

• Capacity (7 beds).
• Qualitative materials of the interior decoration.
• Large engine performance.
• Reliable suspension

Disadvantages:

• Weak paintwork.
• Robotic transmission.
• Not a very comfortable driver's seat.
• Noise isolation.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you have to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, the editors of the vehicle

So I finally, and I am going to write a few words about my car Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI 150 horses 6 transmissions. Prior to that, I went to the new Meriv, the review about it on this site is present.

Zafira took not quite new, 2008 with a mileage of 22 thousand, but at a familiar person. Zafira always liked and wanted to diesel, because Motors 1.6, 1.8 did not consider, after Meriva, I wanted something cut, 2 liter, painfully voracious, put on taxes, and it is expensive, but the OPC is for psychos)). And diesel is riding comparable to 200 kobylov gasoline engine, with less consumption and 149 horses in TCP!

And about a miracle, one of my acquaintance decided to sell his one-year-old diesel burner on personal, not related to the quality of the car, reasons. Well, I bought ... Comrade When ordering a car stuck it in the most bad, the upper setting, all sorts of quickheate, xenon, 17 discs, burst, etc., well, actually, I got all this beauty!

In this review, I will be brief - auto super !!! Rushing like a plane - 320 Niton make themselves felt. Managed perfectly, especially in summer on 17 discs and low profile rubber. The suspension is harsh, but I am for handling! 150 strong diesels stand brake discs Larger diameter - brakes are excellent, very clear and informative. The ABS of the truth works somehow not very adequately, there were a couple of situations in which I would prefer that this system was not at all. In general, Opels she is some kind of obsessive.

Noise insulation is generally good (Diesels have more serious than those of gasoline versions, according to Opel), but considering that diesel is noiser, then it comes out! By the way, in the cabin, the engine caravan is not heard, the vibrations are minimal, well, but the tractor outside the tractor outside))!

All Hayat the third row of seats at Zafir - disagree! For 9 months of ownership took advantage of the 10 times and if they were not, I don't know that I did. For this, I believe that they have the right to exist! You won't drive on them for a long time, but 100-150 km a man of normal dimensions with a bottle of beer in his hand will be happy with joy.

Soynalar consumption: in the city in mega traffic jams and a rather aggressive driving style 10.5-11 liters. Over the city on the highway 6-7 liters. Very lost when I drove 200 km / h for 6 transmission, the tachometer showed 4000 turns, and the onboard computer is 6.1 liters per hundred! If you ride calmly and measured, then the flow can be reduced to the Litrik-one and a half in both cases.

The engine - it is impossible, the first time was even scary. From 80 to 140 raven acceleration. As for 200 kobyal turbo engine, the engine is definitely (Zafiru and Opts I overtook in this gap). I really liked the elasticity of the engine, especially when driving on the highway on 6 transmission, you go on a machine. After driving diesel cars Never sit on gasoline.

Reliability: pah-pah 3 times. The previous owner changed the steering thrust under warranty, painted the 5th guarantee door (there was such a jamb at Zafir), I changed the discs braking front guarantees, it was possible not to change, but since the warranty! (Some kind of not very good drive supplier on the opera conveyor was at that time))) and I do it on time - that's all!

I do not see any special disadvantages, I am satisfied with all 100%. In winter, the Webasto on the Diesel will definitely be put. He is warm and very slow. The current price for it is simply translated. Diesel Sales and so little, and with such price Policy They will not be more.

Thanks to those who mastered to the end, good luck on the roads))!