New Opel Zafira 2020

Fortune doesn’t essentially favor the bold within the compact crossover phase — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partially to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Still, automakers try to make their small SUVs distinct. The New Opel Zafira 2020 stands out by bringing high-end luxurious options and a few distinctive engines to this typically price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last 12 months, the New Opel Zafira 2020 is without doubt one of the newer entries in this phase. As such, all the newest safety features are available, from a surround-view parking digicam to forward collision warning system that may establish pedestrians. In contrast to some rivals, most of those features can solely be ordered on the top trim degree, however at the very least you can get them. Additionally out there are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digital camera and ventilated entrance seats — uncommon choices in this class.

We also like that the New Opel Zafira 2020 provides two different powertrains in case you aren’t glad with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); at the different, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with an additional 80 horsepower. Watch out, nevertheless: When you start checking the options packing containers, the New Opel Zafira 2020 may be considerably costlier than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can not be disabled and disappointing supplies quality additionally might give prospective patrons pause.

The New Opel Zafira 2020 is a five-passenger compact crossover that prices a bit greater than most rivals. It is sold in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The bottom L model looks as if a terrific deal until you understand that it is a custom-order mannequin and you will have to attend for it to be built. You may find the LS at virtually any dealer, but it’s more expensive and doesn’t add much. Greatest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit more expensive and includes more features and entry to further choices. If you need the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier includes all of it.

Three engines are supplied on the New Opel Zafira 2020. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed computerized transmission. A extra highly effective turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optional and comes normal with a nine-speed automated transmission. Also elective is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed computerized. Both of these engines may be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.