Opel Launches Zafira Tourer MPV In China
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Earlier this week, General Motors’ Opel subsidiary announced that its Zafira Tourer MPV is now available in China, joining the Antara, Astra GTC and Insignia Sports Tourer (read: wagon) in the country.
Those familiar with the Zafira Tourer already appreciate the MPV’s stylish exterior, spacious and versatile interior, and collection of advanced safety technologies. The Delta II-based MPV will be available in two trim levels — the five-seat Comfort and the seven-seat Luxury, priced between RMB 269,900 ($44,140 USD) and RMB 309,900 ($50,534 USD). The relatively high prices are likely a by-product of China’s 25% tariff on imported vehicles.
Powering the Zafira Tourer in China is the now-familiar 1.4 liter turbocharged Ecotec four-cylinder engine mated to GM’s second-generation S6 six-speed automatic transmission, which sports smooth gear shifting and maximizes fuel efficiency. As most other Opel models, the Zafira Tourer’s powertrain and chassis were tuned at the famed Nürburgring track in Germany. It’s highly unlikely that your MPV can claim the same.
In addition, the Zafira Tourer is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control, which allows the driver to set a cruising speed while driving at high speeds and to release the accelerator. The vehicle automatically makes adjustments at a constant velocity to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. Other advanced safety features standard on the Zafira Tourer are anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability control and traction control system.
The vehicle will be available across Opel’s 22 dealerships in China, and serviceable at 55 service centers across the country.
The GM Authority Take
The more, the merrier.
Here’s to hoping GM won’t pull an Opel Australia with Opel’s Chinese efforts.
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Wonder if Zafira will be imported too thus complementing Zafira Tour.
Breaking News: Opel to launch Zafira Tourer MPV in the United States giving GM a strong MPV vehicle to compete with the Honda Odysey and Toyota Siena.
The Zafira Tourer is rather a Ford C-Max or Mazda 5 competitor. But are MPVs still popular in the States? MPVs are losing a lot of market share because of the SUV trend in Europe. Neumann said that the next Zafira will look more like a SUV similar to the Peugeot 3008.
^^ where will that leave Antara? Maybe they are replacing two models with one car. Hope they are aiming better than 3008 it’s an awful car.
Vall good point, I personally like this vehicle as well as the Mazda 5, the Traverse, Enclave and Acadia are GMs answere to the Minivans like Oddysey and Siena here in the States. I personally would like to see something like this here… Not everyone wants a massive SUV or even an SUV at all.
Since it has the Ampera nose, why won’t GM produce it with the Ampera Voltec power train (EREV), like the Ampera and the Volt? Many Volt owners are asking for the MPV version (based on the Orlando), so this can be the next Voltec vehicle.
Do they like MPV’s in China? I know they have the Buick GL8 & GL8 Business which is the old Vauxhall Sintra (aka Chevy Ventura).