Wednesday, May 18, 2011

New Opel Zafira Tourer: get to October

After being presented as a concept last Geneva Motor Show, the Opel Zafira Tourer prepares for his international debut set for 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (September 15 to 25), where the House of Lightning will show the public version German final of waiting compact van. Designed following the latest styles of the House opened the Insignia saloon and in particular from Ampera, the new MPV retains almost unchanged design solutions that we could appreciate the prototype Geneva.

A detailed analysis of the design of ZafiraTourer you can enjoy the sports front is characterized by the boomerang-shaped lights - clear dell'Ampera legacy - which incorporate a single element in the headlamps, fog lights and directional lights. The side is distinguished by a relatively high beltline that sweeps the side and Raccard in harmony with the tail upright.

The latter is distinguished by the large rear window at the top by a limited aerodynamic spoiler and the lower by a chrome strip that incorporates the Opel brand and simultaneously separates the clusters with LED technology. The part where they are concentrated more effort than men Opel is definitely comfortable and spacious interior, which gains from the previous generation one step larger than 57 mm, for a total of 2.76 meters, as well as finishes and modern technology from premium car segment.

The warm and welcoming interior is characterized by the high level of brightness offered by the generous glass area which includes the new panoramic glass roof (optional) that connects to the windshield in one piece. The third generation of the Opel compact van and setting new standards in terms of flexibility and space management in the cockpit thanks to the completely revised and improved Flex7 that can accommodate up to seven people and their baggage.

The seats are arranged in three rows, the last of which can be folded away inside the floor of the car to offer if you need a luggage compartment from the bottom is completely flat and smooth, without the need to disassemble and reassemble any seat. The second row of seats gained three seats each equipped with adjustable length up to 210 mm, instead of a sofa present on the previous version, also the center seat can be folded up, turning into a shelf by the arms and allows further adjustment side of sessions that can be moved inward 50 mm, and longitudinal mode up to 280 mm, in order to obtain a comfortable living room designed for four people.

Thanks to generous interior space and flexible seating system, the Tourer Opel Zafira offers 710 liters of cargo volume in a five-seat configuration (65 liters more than the current Zafira), and up to 1,860 liters (+ 40 liters) when all rear seats are folded down. The ergonomics of the vehicle is also underlined by the system FlexConsole - FlexRail seen on the evolution of small Meriva - which allows you to stow small number of objects in the central space between the front seats, which usually is placed on other cars in the parking brake.

Another gem that emphasizes the versatility of the car arriving from the convenient retractable device FlexFix integrated into the rear bumper to allow easy and safe transport of bicycles. The debut of the Opel Zafira will be available with the 2.0 liter diesel CTDI declined in power from 110, 130 and 165 hp, while the supply of gasoline will be represented by the compact 1.4-liter turbo available in combinations of 120 and 140 hp, also all the engines will be equipped with a manual transmission or, alternatively, by a convenient automatic.

In a second stage will come the turn of the bi-fuel engines, in both petrol and petrol-LPG-CNG. The handling of the car is insured by a proven scheme for the front suspension is McPherson type as those of the insignia, while the rear torsion beam with and Watt's parallelogram, such as those used on the Astra.

Also, if you opt for the device FlexRide, frame earns numerous configurations, with the adoption of electronically adjustable shock absorbers with three different settings: Standard, Tour and Sport.

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