Opel Zafira - Summer Road Travel Made Easy

RÜSSELSHEIM, GERMANY – June 18, 2009: Long distance air travel is out. This summer, 78 percent of Europeans are planning to spend their holiday in Europe, according to a study by Europ Assistance Group. The Opel Zafira makes vacations easy, with plenty of storage space, individual entertainment programs to keep the kids happy and economical engines that leave enough money in the budget to enjoy the trip.

That tricky planning question of “What can we take with us, what do we have to leave at home?” doesn’t even come up with the Opel Zafira. The compact van with luggage capacity of up to 1820 liters can take on lots of holiday baggage or has enough room for up to seven occupants. Thanks to the Flex7 system the sixth and seventh seats can be retracted into the floor so that a flat loading area is created without hassle. Even when the holiday destination has been reached, the Zafira offers the flexibility to choose between a full house of passengers or maximum transport capacity, like bulky beach equipment.

To optimally secure and store all equipment, the FlexOrganizer – Opel’s luggage compartment manager – is available to safely fix dividers, storage boxes and nets. Bicycles can be transported on the rear bike rack or on the roof with the easy bicycle-lift system.

Relaxed travel thanks to individual entertainment systems
Diverse infotainment systems and equipment choices on the Zafira ensure that even the longest drives don’t have to be boring for the kids or become torture for parents. While the driver can plan the best route via the Opel CD 70 or DVD 90 Navigation System, the rest of the family can relax to surround sound from seven loudspeakers – be it from the radio or an MP3-compatible CD player.

For kids with competing musical interests, the Twin Audio System in the second row of seats has two headphone plug sockets, saving quarrelling and parental nerves. Reading lamps mounted even for the rear-most seats help any bookworms on board when it gets dark outside. And beverage holders in every row make sure that a refreshing drink is always close at hand.

The Zafira’s optional panorama roof creates a whole new sense of space. Not only does it offer an all-round view, the roof also comes with integrated storage compartments with space for travel accessories like small games or mini-computers. Its integrated power shade system blocks strong sun rays. It acts in tandem with the optional heat-absorbing glazing in the rear and air conditioner or electronic climate control to keep the interior temperature pleasant and comfortable.

Economical engines – safety and comfort for the whole family
Selecting the right engine with low fuel consumption ensures that even long trips don’t overburden the vacation budget – or the earth’s atmosphere. Particularly economical and environmentally compatible options include the Zafira 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex with 125 hp and average consumption of just 5.3 liters per 100 km. The Zafira 1.6 CNG Turbo ecoFlex with 150 hp costs even less with comparable consumption because natural gas prices are low.

For families who travel with a trailer, a removable trailer hitch can be mounted on the Zafira. The trailer stability program makes driving safe and comfortable by guarding against swinging motions. And vacationers to the Alps will appreciate the advantages of the hill start assist feature.

The steering-linked bi-xenon curve light AFL offers better visibility in the dark and in bad weather. Drivers can make the trip even more relaxing by engaging cruise control, a standard feature on the “Innovation 110 Years” model. A properly set cruise control function also can help prevent speeding violations and protect the vacation budget from unplanned and unpleasant expenditures.