German manufacturer, however, already owned by the French concern, is returning to the domestic market. In his model range number Opel Zafira with the prefix Life. The novelty has nothing to do with the car of the same name, produced back in the days of General Motors. In fact, this is a converted version of the French minivan, sold under the names Peugeot Traveler, Citroen SpaceTourer and even Toyota Proace. Strictly speaking, the brand division of Vauxhall uses the name Vivaro. All the differences lie in the nameplates, logos and design of the front. The "German" has a slightly enlarged radiator grille with a thin horizontal chrome trim. Headlights have a simpler shape, without a bumper crawling on them. A more significant difference lies in the list of equipment. So, the starting equipment of Innovation is more expensive than that of the French counterpart, but it has a richer technical stuffing. The list of equipment includes: two sliding doors on the sides, front and side airbags, 16-inch stamped steel wheels, stabilization system, cruise control, air conditioner and a separate air conditioning system for passengers in the rear rows, autonomous preheater Webasto, front parking sensors and a rearview camera, an entertainment multimedia system with a seven-inch screen, and an engine start button. The assembly was established at the facilities of the Kaluga PCMA plant.
dimensions
Opel Zafira is a passenger minivan that can take on board from six to nine people. In its basic version, it measures 4600mm long, 1920mm wide, 1905mm high and 3275mm between wheelsets. For an additional fee, you can order a variant extended by 350 mm. The wheelbase is kept. Outside the domestic market, the longest version is available. From bumper to bumper, it measures 5.3 meters. It is worth noting that next year a van will also appear in Russia, but it will bear the name Vivaro, like the sub-brand model.
Specifications
Only one power unit is available for the Opel Zafira. This is a two-liter in-line turbocharged diesel four with a Common Rail power system. She develops 150 Horse power at 4000 rpm and 3700 Nm of torque from 2000 rpm crankshaft per minute. As a transmission, an exclusively classic hydromechanical automatic machine with six operating ranges is offered. At the start of sales, the drive will be only on the front wheels. Later it will be possible to order a plug-in system with a multi-plate clutch. As a result, the car is able to accelerate from standstill to the mark of one hundred kilometers per hour in 12.3 seconds. The high-speed ceiling is located at around 183 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption is 7 liters of diesel at city driving pace, 5.6 liters on the highway and 6.2 liters in the combined cycle.
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What will happen in 2019: expensive cars and disputes with the government
Due to the growth of VAT and the unclear future of state support programs for the car market, new cars in 2019 will continue to rise in price. We found out how auto companies will negotiate with the government and what new products they will bring.
However, this state of affairs only stimulated buyers to make decisions more quickly, and the VAT increase planned for 2019 from 18 to 20% was an additional argument. Leading auto companies told Autonews.ru what tests await the industry in 2019.
Numbers: sales are up for 19 consecutive months
According to the results of sales of new cars in November 2018, the Russian car market showed an increase of 10% - thus, the market continues to grow for 19 months in a row. According to the Association of European Businesses (AEB), in November, 167,494 new cars were sold in Russia, and in total from January to November, automakers sold 1,625,351 cars - 13.7% more than last year.
According to the AEB, December sales results should be comparable to November. And according to the results of the whole year, it is expected that the market will reach the figure of 1.8 million cars and light vehicles sold. commercial vehicles, which would mean a 13 percent plus.
In 2018, sales of Lada (324,797 units, +16%), Kia (209,503, +24%), Hyundai (163,194, +14%), VW (94,877, +14%), grew most noticeably in 2018 according to data from January to November. 20%), Toyota (96,226, +15%), Skoda (73,275, +30%). He began to reach lost positions in Russian Mitsubishi(39,859 units, +93%). Despite the growth, Subaru (7026 units, +33%) and Suzuki (5303, +26%) lagged behind the brand.
Sales improved in BMW (32,512 units, +19%), Mazda (28,043, +23%), Volvo (6854, +16%). The premium sub-brand from Hyundai - Genesis "shot" (1626 units, 76%). Stable in terms of Renault (128,965, +6%), Nissan (67,501, +8%) Ford (47,488, +6%), Mercedes-Benz (34,426, +2%), Lexus (21,831, +4%) and Land Rover (8 801, +9%).
Despite the positive figures, the overall volume of the Russian market remains low. According to the Avtostat agency, historically the market showed the maximum value in 2012 - then 2.8 million cars were sold, in 2013 sales decreased to 2.6 million. In 2014, the crisis came only towards the end of the year, so there was no dramatic drop in the market - the Russians managed to buy 2.3 million cars at "old" prices. But in 2015, sales collapsed to 1.5 million units. The negative dynamics continued in 2016, when sales sank to a record low of 1.3 million vehicles. The revival of demand occurred only in 2017, when the Russians bought 1.51 million new cars. Thus, the initial figures of the Russian automotive industry are still far away, as well as the status of the first market in terms of sales in Europe, which Russia was prophesied in the pre-crisis years.
Representatives of auto companies interviewed by Autonews.ru believe that sales in 2019 will be comparable to the results of 2018: according to their estimates, Russians will buy the same number of cars or a little less. Most expect a failed January and February, after which sales will go up again. However, auto brands refuse official forecasts before the start of the new year.
“In 2019, the cars bought in the pre-crisis 2014 will be five years old already - for Russians this is a kind of psychological mark at which they are ready to think about replacing the car,” said Valery Tarakanov, marketing director of Kia, in an interview with Autonews.ru.
Prices: cars went up in price all year
New cars in Russia after the crisis of 2014 by November 2018 rose by an average of 66%, according to Avtostat. For 11 months of 2018, cars have become more expensive by 12% on average. The agency's experts came to the conclusion that auto companies have now almost won back the fall of the ruble against world currencies. But they stipulate that this does not mean a price freeze at all.
Inflation and an increase in the VAT rate from the beginning of 2019 - from 18% to 20% will contribute to a further rise in car prices. Representatives of auto companies in conversations with an Autonews.ru correspondent also do not hide the fact that the increase in VAT will directly affect the cost of cars, and from the very beginning of 2019, for example, this was confirmed by Renault, AvtoVAZ and Kia.
Discounts, bonuses and new prices: when is the best time to buy a car
“On the threshold of the last quarter of the year, the Russian automotive market continued to show strong growth. However, this pleasant fact did not come as a surprise, given the tailwind in the sails of the entire retail sector, counting down the time until the VAT change. There is growing concern among market participants regarding the sustainability of demand in retail starting from January 2019,” explained Joerg Schreiber, Chairman of the AEB Automobile Manufacturers Committee.
At the same time, automakers hope that the ruble exchange rate will not change much against foreign currencies, which will help avoid price spikes.
State support programs: gave half as much
In 2018, two times less money was allocated to state support programs for the car market, popular with Russians, compared to 2017 - 34.4 billion rubles. instead of the previous 62.3 billion rubles. At the same time, only 7.5 billion rubles were spent on targeted programs designed specifically for motorists. We are talking about such programs as "First Car" and "Family Car", which apply to cars worth up to 1.5 million rubles.
The rest of the money was spent on more specific programs like Own Business and Russian Tractor. For development and production activities Vehicle with remote and autonomous control spent 1.295 billion, to stimulate the acquisition of ground electric transport- 1.5 billion, for measures to stimulate production in the Far East (we are talking about compensating transportation costs for car companies) - 0.5 billion rubles, for the purchase of gas-engine equipment - 2.5 billion rubles.
Thus, the government, as promised, continues to systematically reduce the volume of state support for the industry. For comparison: in 2014, only 10 billion rubles. went to recycling programs and trade-in. In 2015, 43 billion rubles were allocated to support the automotive industry, of which 30% was also spent on recycling and trade-in. In 2016, spending on state support for the automotive industry reached 50 billion rubles, of which half was also spent on similar targeted programs.
As for 2019, the situation with state support remains. So, in the middle of the year, the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that the First Car and Family Car programs were extended until 2020 inclusive. They should allow buying new cars at a 10-25% discount. However, automakers claim that they still have not received any confirmation of the extension of the programs - the Ministry of Industry and Trade has not been able to clarify the situation and respond to Autonews.ru's request for a month.
Meanwhile, at a recent meeting with automakers, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak said that the volume of state support for the domestic automotive industry is five times higher than the budget revenues from this industry.
“Now it is 9 rubles per 1 ruble of revenues to the budget system from the automotive industry. This is with a recycling fee, and without a recycling fee - 5 rubles of state support,” he said.
Kozak explained that these figures should make one think about the conditions under which state support measures should be provided to the auto industry, adding that the vast majority of business sectors do not receive any support from the state at all.
Disputes with the government: auto companies are unhappy
In 2018, disputes between auto companies and the government over the conditions for further work on the market intensified. The reason was the expiring terms of the agreement on industrial assembly, which gives car companies that have invested in the localization of production a tangible set of benefits, including tax benefits. This situation primarily means that manufacturers, in the face of uncertainty, may postpone the launch of new models, which, by the way, threatened Renault. In addition, it is more difficult for companies to predict their pricing policy. At the moment, the government, represented by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Economics, has still not been able to develop a unified strategy.
Until recently, the departments offered various tools to replace the ending decree on industrial assembly No. 166. Thus, the Ministry of Industry and Trade actively lobbied for the signing of individual special investment contracts (SPICs) between the government and car companies. The document provides for a certain set of benefits, which is determined separately with each signatory, depending on the amount of investment, including in R&D and export development. This tool has been repeatedly criticized by car executives for being non-transparent and too rigid in terms of further investment.
The Ministry of Economics, in turn, opposed it for a long time and insisted that only those who produce high-tech products, which cars do not belong to, can work under SPICs. The FAS also joined the negotiations with the position that companies should not form alliances and consortiums, that is, they should not unite to sign SPICs. At the same time, it was precisely this idea of combining brands to obtain a synergistic effect that began to be promoted in the Ministry of Industry and Trade many years ago.
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak had to intervene in the conflict situation, he created a special working group, invited representatives of all auto companies to it and also expressed a number of his own ideas. But even this did not defuse the situation - auto brands complained about newcomers, including Chinese companies that could count on state support from scratch, about their unwillingness to invest too much in R&D and export organization.
At present, according to Autonews.ru sources participating in the negotiations, the majority is on the side of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and a number of auto companies are already preparing to sign SPICs in the new year. And this means new investments, projects and models, the appearance of which can revive the Russian car market.
New models: there will be many premieres in 2019
Despite accurate forecasts from automakers, most of them are preparing a lot of new products for Russia. For example, Volvo Autonews.ru said that they would bring new Volvo S60 and Volvo V60 Cross Country. Suzuki will launch an updated Vitara SUV and a new Jimny compact SUV.
Skoda will bring the updated Superb to Russia next year and crossover, Volkswagen in 2019 will begin Russian sales of the Arteon liftback, as well as new modifications of the Polo and Tiguan. AvtoVAZ will roll out Lada Vesta Sport, Granta Cross and promises a few more new products.
The Zafira Family compact van (this is the second generation of the model) is considered one of the most successful cars among modern compact minivans with seven seats.
Moreover, this car is popular not only in Europe, but also in Russia (where in 2012 it was assembled at the facilities of the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad), as well as in a number of other countries (in the markets of which this minivan is known under the names Zafira B, Chevrolet Zafira, Vauxhall Zafira and Holden Zafira…).
By the way, this model received the “Family” prefix only when the next generation of this compact minivan, the Zafira Tourer, appeared in Russia.
The exterior of the Zafira Family evokes only pleasant feelings. This minivan has a neat yet dynamic design with well thought-out body contours, elegant minimalist décor and stylish rims… negative emotions against this background, it is only the front bumper that has a too low overhang, which is clearly not a plus in the conditions of “Russian winter snow-covered yards”.
Now about the dimensions: the Opel Zafira Family is a fairly compact minivan, its length is only 4467 mm, the width fits into the framework of 1801 mm without mirrors and 2025 mm, if you count them too, and the body height rests on the mark 1635 mm. The wheelbase length is 2703 mm, the front and rear track widths are 1488 and 1512 mm, respectively.
The minimum curb weight for this car is 1505 kg.
The main advantage of Zafira Family is its salon…
And the point is not at all in the seven available places (especially since only children can comfortably sit on the third row), but in the possibilities of transforming space and in organizing the interior. The interior of the minivan is very ergonomic, offers comfortable seats, as well as plenty of space for storing small items and securing various cargoes. At the same time, the build quality is also “on top” ...
Although there are several disadvantages that may seem critical for some motorists: it is a bit noisy in the Zafira B cabin, and the racks windshield restrict visibility.
The trunk of a minivan in its standard state is able to accommodate about 540 liters of cargo, but if you fold the two rear rows of seats, the usable volume will increase to 1820 liters, allowing you to transport even long ones.
Specifications. On the Russian market minivan Opel Zafira Family is offered with only one option power plant. This is about petrol engine Ecotec family, which has four in-line cylinders with a total displacement of 1.8 liters (1796 cm³). The motor is equipped with a 16-valve timing, an injector, a variable valve timing system and is capable of developing up to 140 hp. (103 kW) maximum power at 6300 rpm. The peak torque of the engine falls at around 175 Nm, achieved at 3800 rpm.
This engine is quite economical (consumes about 9.6 liters in the city, about 5.7 liters on the highway and only 7.2 liters in the combined cycle), while CO2 emissions fully comply with the Euro-4 environmental standard.
The only engine for Zafira Family is aggregated - either with a 5-speed “mechanics” or with a 5-band Easytronic “robot”.
In both cases maximum speed movement is about 197 km / h. As for the dynamics of acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h, then with the "mechanics" the minivan will fit in 11.5 seconds, but the "robot" will worsen this figure to 12.9 seconds.
The Opel Zafira (B) Family is based on the GM Delta platform, also known from the Astra H/C. Front body supported independent suspension with MacPherson struts and reinforced stabilizer roll stability. At the rear, a semi-independent torsion beam is used. The wheels of the front axle are equipped with ventilated disc brakes.
The rear wheels got simple disc brakes. Reechnoe steering supplemented with an electro-hydraulic booster. We also note that already in the database the car receives ABS systems, EBD and ESP (with the "Safety" package).
Zafira Family's pendant is quite well adapted to Russian roads, and a ground clearance of 160 mm helps to improve cross-country ability in winter or when traveling out of town. True, it is impossible not to mention the only weakness suspension - shock absorbers, which, by the way, were not even covered by the warranty.
In terms of safety, this compact van does not surprise with anything serious, offering a standard set for its price range in the form of: front and side airbags for the front row of seats, removable rear seat belts, a reinforced body frame and child seat mounts ... At the same time, we note that according to results EuroNCAP tests the second-generation Zafira minivan received a full five stars.
Options and prices. In 2018, the Opel Zafira Family in Russia can only be purchased at secondary market- at a price of 350 ~ 600 thousand rubles (depending on the level of equipment and the condition of a particular instance).
The basic list of equipment usually includes: 16-inch wheels, roof rails, crankcase protection, front fog lights, full power accessories, air conditioning, heated front seats, interior lighting system for each row of seats, FlexOrganizer cargo securing system, a socket in the trunk and an audio system with 6 -yu speakers and USB / AUX / mp3 support.
➖ Low ground clearance
➖ Tight rear (third) row
➖ Noise isolation
pros
➕ Roomy trunk
➕ Reliability
➕ Manageability
Advantages and disadvantages of the Opel Zafira 2007-2008 identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the Opel Zafira 1.8 and 1.9 gasoline and diesel with mechanics, a robot and front-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
1. Roomy.
2. Good handling.
3. Unkillable suspension.
4. Excellent climate control.
5. Starts in any frost (the minimum temperature in which the plant is 37, wound up on 1 attempt after overnight parking in the yard).
6. Predictable and quite high resource of aggregates.
7. Fuel consumption (AI-92) in the city is 10-11 liters in winter and summer, on the highway with a roof box - 6.8-7 liters. I did not feel the difference between 92 and 95 gasoline.
8. Very grippy brakes.1. Poor cross-country ability (although, of course, depending on what to compare with).
2. Poor visibility (very wide A-pillars, small mirrors), often pedestrians “emerge from nowhere” and you need to be prepared for this.
3. In frost below -20, the interior warms up after 10 minutes of warming up and 30 minutes of driving at an average speed of 50-60 km / h, and then only with an auto blanket.Review of Opel Zafira Family 1.8 (140 hp) with mechanics 2006 onwards
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Just want to say that the car really liked. Outwardly beautiful, inside space, a lot of transformation options. In the cabin, in comparison with the Japanese, everything is different, at first it was unusual, but then I realized that it was better and more convenient for me here (I felt it right away - my lower back stopped hurting, I sat on the King - 10 minutes and started to whine, no matter how you adjust the seat) .
The car is operated daily - the child in the kindergarten, his wife and himself to work, in the evening in the reverse order. On average, 30-40 km per day. Mileage to date 56,000 km.
Engine. Installed Z18XER 1.8 140 hp A good high-torque high-speed engine with variable valve timing. Enough power. Lucky!
For me it seemed interesting how it starts. Firstly, as they say, “with half a kick”, i.e. like a diesel - just turn the key, and it's already working. And also in winter! The minimum temperature at which it started was -38 C.
Secondly, as soon as it starts, the speed is set to 1,000 rpm and smoothly, within 1-5 minutes (depending on the temperature outside), decreases to idle ~ 750 rpm. There is no terrible “warm-up” roar for 15-20 minutes!
By the way, my flow rate is from 7 to 15 l / 100 km, and 15 l was managed to “reach” in those very frosts exclusively in the city (and the city stood decently - average speed on-board computer 14 km/h). There were warm-ups - 3 times a day, for 10 minutes. Now it's warmer, on-board computer shows already (!) 14l/100 km. A lot of! In the summer in the city about 10.5-11 l / 100 km. Driving style is active.
Transmission. Worth box F17, 5 steps. Mechanics, and I thought I would not remember how to ride it! But no, “Remember! Remember little hands!” (With). Still for me mechanical box better than automatic. Like.
The most pleasant speed 100-120 km/h. At the same time, the engine speed is about 3,000 - 3,200 rpm. It goes easily and more, gained 150 km / h, handling remains the same excellent, but the acoustic noise is already annoying. I would like to have the 6th gear. Switches clearly. Normal, regular box.
Driving qualities. Excellent! Suspension knocked down, elastic, quite strong. Never punched, well, maybe I drive carefully. The car, of course, is for the track, its element, you can light it up! On the track goes like a train on rails, very stable. But it seemed to me that she was afraid of the rut - there were sections where there was a frank rut on the asphalt - so she tried to jump out, drove along the road.
Review of Opel Zafira Family 1.8 (140 hp) Manual transmission 2008
The car was used mainly for trips on the highway (about 90% of the distance traveled). Consumption of 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 don't drive much, but at 100 km/h the car goes fine, but at 130 km/h it gets scary. There is a bad feeling that the machine is torn off the road.
Noise isolation is one of the disadvantages of the car. The car is quite noisy. At high speed, you have to speak loudly, but do not yell. well and the main problem is the clearance. He is missing. The lower molding (skirt) tore in the first month, stopping at the curb.
The car was bought as a family car. Four fit without a problem. Large trunk, where you can put a bunch of stuff. If something does not fit into the trunk — there is a roof with roof rails. Transportation of any good does not cause problems.
When replenishment happened in the family, we decided to use the third row of seats. It suddenly became clear that the third row was made incomprehensibly for whom. A nine-year-old human cub of a slender build (in the common people, drisch) can accommodate there with great discomfort. He sits down, covering his ears with his knees. For one trip (about 6 km) he hit his head twice on the second row of seats. How to use the third row is unclear.
Review about Opel Zafira 1.9D diesel with mechanics 2009
Machine 2012 release, bought in 2013 new in the cabin. So far it hasn't let me down in terms of reliability. Changed only fluids and lamps.
The seat is great. I have lower back problems. But on this machine 1400 pass without spending the night. Car capacity suits completely. The trunk is huge. While building the house, I spent several days sleeping in the car. Slightly diagonally, but slept at full height on a flat surface.
I really liked the balance of the car, namely handling / comfort and power / consumption. Sometimes I think that I would like more power, but then the consumption will be more.
If there are very short sections for overtaking, then the “sport” button makes the car faster, but more jerky and less comfortable. And yes, the cost is going up. It stands confidently on the road, rulitsya perfectly for a van, besides with a rear beam. For the sake of this, I am ready to sacrifice a little heavy steering when parking.
The lowest launch temperature was -37. Started up right away. True, the sounds at first were such that it was a pity for the car, but literally 5-10 seconds.
Review of Opel Zafira B 1.8 (140 hp) with robot 2012 onwards
Today mileage is 90,000 km. During this time there was only one glitch — the check was on, the car was stupid, the box did not switch … A visit to the diagnostician revealed a frayed wiring leading to the speed sensor. The wiring was corrected - the problem was solved.
What I like about the car: spaciousness, very comfortable seats, high ground clearance, load capacity 630 kg, great suspension, 7th terrain, universal body, many crash test stars, etc.
What I don’t like about the car: it’s very inconvenient to change low beam lamps and cabin filter... If with a filter even less, then the bulbs ... Also, who came up with the idea of turning the air conditioner on and off through the menu? Couldn't there be a separate button?
The box-robot is peculiar ... But they are used to it. The wife after the automatic transmission, of course, swore a lot!
Arthur, review of the Opel Zafira Family 1.8 on a 2012 robot
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
In reality, the minivan appeared on the market in 1999 and in many respects it resembles the Opel Astra.
In 2003, the first generation Zafira underwent a slight restyling:
- the rear lights have changed somewhat;
- a grille with chrome trim was installed.
In 2005, Opel began producing the second generation Zafira B, this model was fundamentally different from its predecessor.
In the car, in addition to external design, the following changes have taken place:
- the body was lengthened by 15 cm;
- the car has a system active safety passengers;
- the rear seats have become convertible, they can be easily folded, freeing up space in the cabin.
In 2011, the German concern presented the Opel Zafira C Tourer variant to the world - the model was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show, and it appeared in Russia in 2013.
Engine line Opel Zafira
In line Opel engines The Zafira has both petrol and diesel engines.
The most common are considered gasoline internal combustion engines 1600 cm3 (Z16XE) and 1800 cm3 (Z18XER).
The Z16XE engine has a power of 105/115 hp. With. (two options), Z18XER engine - 140 "horses".
In addition to these power units there is also an internal combustion engine 2200 cm3 (150 hp) and turbocharged engine 2000 cm3 (170, 200 or 240 hp, depending on engine modification).
In the line of diesel engines, there are only two power units:
- 1.7 CDTI with a volume of 1700 cm3 and a power of 125 liters. With.;
- Z19DT/ Z19DTL 1900 cm3, 120 hp With. and 150 l. With.
In Europe, the Zafira car was produced, running on methane fuel, but such an instance was not produced in Russia.
Common problems with Opel Zafira B
Possible engine problems.
The gas distribution mechanism of the motors uses a belt drive, and according to factory recommendations, the belt should be changed after 150 tons. Km.
In practice, it is recommended to replace the timing belt in Russian conditions after approximately 60 tons. Km.
A broken timing belt does not bode well - with such a malfunction, the valves in the block head meet the pistons, and they bend.
In the best case, the car owner will get off with replacing the valves, but the cylinder head may also have to be changed.
If oil gets on the timing belt, then the belt can jump a tooth, which will also not lead to anything good - the motor will triple and not develop power.
It is not uncommon for the thermostat to jam in the engine cooling system, but this happens closer to 100 thousand kilometers.
The thermostat itself is inexpensive, especially since you can always purchase non-original spare parts.
Diesel engines are highly reliable, but you still can’t refuel with bad diesel fuel. Diesel 1700 cm3 is the most sensitive to fuel quality; fuel injectors fail on these engines.
Another of the characteristic problems of diesel engines is that it clogs over time and prevents the car from moving normally.
Worth this item exhaust system very expensive, many car owners are trying to put a snag, bypass the particulate filter.
In order for the motor to work stably and not go into emergency mode, the control unit is being flashed.
Transmission problems.
The manual transmission on the Opel Zafira B begins to “give up” after hundreds of thousands of kilometers:
- a hum is heard when shifting gears;
- when the car starts moving, jerks appear.
The reason for the symptoms that have appeared is the wear of the roller bearings and the output shaft itself.
Even weaker robotic gearbox, problems almost always begin with it closer to the mileage of 150 tons. Km.
The main cause of breakdowns is the clutch, therefore, it is necessary to operate a car with such a transmission as carefully as possible.
Another way to extend the life of the robot gearbox and clutch is to update the software during maintenance.
The automated box will be the most reliable among the entire transmission installed on the Opel Zafira.
Problems with it are rare, but you need to monitor the oil level. If the oil is less than expected, the gears begin to shift jerkily.
Suspension problems.
The Zafira suspension is very similar to the Astrovskaya, it is quite reliable, and starts to fail closer to 100,000 km.
To increase its resource, you should not drive a car on bad roads, as well as overload the interior and trunk.
The stabilizer struts are consumables and usually change on a run of 30 to 40 tons. Km.
The problem with all Opels is the rear springs, they break quite often, especially with a constant load on the car.
It is often necessary to change the wheel bearings, but the shock absorbers last quite a long time.
Tie rods and tips freely nurse about a hundred thousand kilometers, and for the price they are not at all inexpensive.
It is possible that it may start to leak steering rack, also periodically fail power steering.
The steering rack and power steering pump are very expensive, but there are options:
- repair units;
- look for auto parts.
The paintwork of the Zafira B is not at the highest level, however, this “sore” is typical for all Opels.