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Opel Zafira Tourer 2012. MPV is scheduled to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 (15-25 September).

Opel Zafira Tourer 2012 ensure buy up the values ​​of the quality of the Opel Insignia and innovative technologies. And, like previous generations, Zafira Tourer offers the functionality and comfort. "Design of Opel Zafira Tourer unsightly, sporty, and feels a premium," said Mark Adams, Vice President, Opel / Vauxhall Design.


With the adoption of the word 'Tourer' marks a quantum leap forward with redesigning the system Flex7 seat. The third generation of the Opel compact monocab set new standards in cabin flexibility and quality.

While the third row seats can still be folded flat into the floor of the trunk, a natural second row seat redesign. The second row seat is no longer in a cushion, but now consists of a separate seat, which can be folded flat and moved independently. Every second row seats can be shifted longitudinally along the 210 mm.

The Opel engineers designing systems Lounge Seating for the middle row seats so that passengers can sit in comfort and relief as in a limousine.
Capacity to offer 710 liters of luggage when the third row seats folded (65 liters larger than the second generation Zafira). Trunk volume is bigger if you euthanize seat middle row and the last, to be 1860 liters (40 liters bigger.)
The spacious cabin effect obtained from the panoramic windshield - was first introduced in the Opel Astra GTC 2005 - flowing down to the rear.

Roomy cabin Zafira Tourer seconded wheelbase 2760 mm or 57 mm longer than the previous model. Track front and rear is made wider, each 1584 mm (+ 96 mm) and 1588 mm (+ 78 mm).

Zafira Tourer has one feature that is still rarely applied in monocab segment. FlexRide chassis control system enhance driving comfort and safety as requested. Feature automatically adjusts to road conditions, speed cornering, vehicle movements and driving style. FelxRide give maximum stability, and offers a choice of three settings: Standard balanced, comfort-oriented Tour, and more active sports.

ZT also offer systems Driver Assistant. One example of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Collision mitigating Braking (CMB) - constantly monitors the distance with the cars in front, if the distance saved is not met then the system will reduce the speed of the car, even gives braking. Then also equipped with Side Blind Spot Alert.

When launched early 2012, the Zafira Tourer will consist of 3 versions of the engine 2.0 CDTI common-rail turbodiesel with 110 hp power, 130 hp and 165 hp, which used the Astra and Insignia. Meanwhile, the choice of 1.4 ECOTEC turbo gasoline engine with a power 120 hp and 140 hp. Disoforkan Transmission 6-speed manual and automatic.

For lovers of environmental technology Start/Stop will be available at ZT 1.4 and 2.0 CDTI Turbo.

Immediately after launch, the Opel will market the fuel ZT ecoFLEX, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). Last will be released ZT-performing.