2012 Opel Zafira looks to the future Study shows the new design of the compact - with interior pictures

Opel is at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 with the Zafira Tourer Concept a preview of the next generation of the compact. The concept vehicle is according to the manufacturer for maximum flexibility combined with the feeling of luxury. The Zafira Tourer concept is the "lounge on wheels" with a light, bright, high-quality interior which offers a very generous space for rear passengers.

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For a light-filled interior provides the panoramic windshield to seamlessly generous glass "sky" adjacent to the rear. The highlight: A second disc of high-quality plastic is illuminated by LEDs on the edges. It contains tiny metal particles reflect a warm light. It can vary in different yellows.

2011 2012 Opel / Vauxhall Calibra in shock return - with price and details

The Opel Calibra is back! Hot on the heels of our news that Ford Capri is a revival as the Focus Coupé-base is the confirmation that Vauxhall is a successor to the popular two-door nineties to create.

"I think we should have one, so we have one," GM Europe chief Nick Reilly Auto Express said. As head of a total of Vauxhall and Opel, Reilly has the final say about what goes into production.

He referred to the GTC (Gran Turismo Concept) Coupé at the Geneva Motor Show unveiled in 2007 as an inspiration and said, ". It is precisely this kind of car" The concept was on the Insignia, which is expected to form the basis for the new sports machine.

The AGB could by a 2.8-liter V6 turbo, and the VXR version of the production vehicle based on the 320bhp of the hottest Insignia to create a cheap version of the Audi S5 Coupe driven.

However, it is assumed that the smaller, especially turbocharged units offer an attractive business and power mixed with Vauxhall forthcoming series of all-new direct-injection gasoline engines that, according to Reilly, provide economic savings of "at least 10 to 15 percent."

The Calibra had a large following, with 250,000 sold worldwide before it was canceled in 1997. And again is the top spec-Version of the four-seater probably come with all-wheel drive.

Reilly also showed that Vauxhall is planning to use the name as Ampera sub-brand to expand the number of extended-range battery-powered vehicles. "We are looking at other body styles, including a small Astra-sized car and a larger," he said.

With the same electric powertrain with the 1.4-liter generator, would support the new Ampera family models to the second generation of the Chevrolet Volt in the U.S.. The MkI start in Britain in 2012 and the sale of the MkII could begin as soon as 12 months later. In addition, the replacement would be far cheaper Ampera, after Reilly. "We are a 50 percent reduction in the cost of electrification of the car, including batteries to see," he said.

This would bring the Ampera down about 5,000 - £ 7,000 more than a gasoline or diesel equivalent, at about £ 27,000. The original European model will be priced at £ 36,500.

2011 2012 Vauxhall Zafira spy pictures and details [zafira or zeb(i)ra]

Take a look at the recent best-seller Vauxhall! These are the first spy pictures of the Luton-based company the new Zafira - and it promises to be better looking and more practical than ever before.

The third generation of the popular minivan, the latest Zafira is based on the new Astra is based and, as you can see, you get a slim body, which mixes themes from the Focus rival. Despite the disguise-changing, it is clear, it is a good looking machine.

Inside expect high quality cabin, takes further inspiration from the Astra, but adds more versatility with fold flat rear seats that can accommodate a total of seven. As you can see, you get the Zafira conventional rear doors instead of the "suicide'-style doors of the Meriva.

Under the skin is the Astra front wheel drive platform, the Zafira expect the same line-up of the small capacity petrol engines including turbo units receive. Vauxhall is also his FlexRide suspension set-up and a system that allows the driver throttle and steering sensitivity Tweak.

The new Zafira will be at the Paris motor show debut in September, starting with sales in the UK in the spring of 2011. via

And Now First Official Photos of new Opel Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2012

Opel publish the first official image of a prototype new generation Zafira.
This is a concept car, which by Opel said that shows 90% of future production model. The concept is called Zafira Tourer and will premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

According to representatives of Opel, the design of new generation Zafira, designers wanted to make "living room on wheels, a spacious and bright lounge where travelers can feel comfortable in your living room.

The car and its interior will be met by high quality materials. Meanwhile, the company explained that we will see a new system for rearranging and redesigning the interior, which will facilitate access to third row of seats and the deployment of baggage.

The new generation Opel -Vauxhall Astra OPC- VXR

The new generation of Astra OPC will be a new platform enabling its more dynamic and competitive qualities of the car.


The images are computer which is said to be part of an internal document of the company. By Opel / Vauxhall did not comment on photos, but according to the publication Autocar, they are accurate and true, the only change can come from design alloy wheels.


What I saw indicates that Opel is faithful to the promise of "hot" version of the Astra three-door to take heart from GTC concept shown in Paris. See a new roof spoiler and rear diffuser small.

New details about the Opel Zafira 2012

According to some sources of new minivans from Opel's increase in size, its length is 4 690 mm, width 1,820 mm and 1,690 mm height. This will lead to a more spacious interior, will focus on the second and third row, in the presence of a new system of folding seats Flex-7.Front Opel Zafira in 2012 can expect to face Ampera with the inherent sporty design, the interior is much more to resemble counterparts from Insignia or Astra.Under the hood you'll find an extensive range of engines, petrol, power from 120 hp (89 kW) to 180 hp (134 kW), while diesel versions produce 110 hp (82 kW) to 160 hp (119 kW). Power units can be equipped with both conventional transmissions and dual clutch boxes.Opel Zafira 2012 debut is scheduled for next year's Frankfurt Motor Show.