The present Zafira is due to be replaced by the jointly GM/PSA developed model in 2015/2016 (when the GM Bochum plant will close). The new model is supposed to be using a PSA platform.

The Vauxhall website still lists the 1.8.

The current Zafira is based on the Astra H (2004-2010), and the Zafira Tourer based on the Astra J (2010 onwards).

The Zafira was kept in production after the Zafira Tourer was introduced, to provide a smaller, cheaper alternative in the Zafira range to the Tourer, which had increased in size.

Presumably the the C4 Picasso, C4 Grand Picasso, Zafira and Zafira Tourer will all be replaced by the new shared model - built by PSA in Spain.

Edited by Auristocrat on 05/08/2013 at 01:15

Stange! I have the 1.6 petrol engine in the cruze, the 112hp not the 124, and though it is not a sprint car it is perfectly adequate. (and i might add 37-38mpg on the motorway without the problems of diesel) Maybe the gear ratios as daveyk says...............

For the OP, chevrolet have some Orlando 1.8 petrol models and on autotrader there is evidence of "new" pre-reg at about £10,000.

couldnt bring myself to buying a cheapo GM version.

The Chevrolet Orlando is based on the current cruze which is based on the same chassis as the current astra, (the zafira is based on the last generation astra)

No probelm!

in fact as the cruze is due to go.. (NEVER keep a car out of warranty) SWMBO aka youngrovergirl likes the orlando) so will try to find the deal. have since seen 1 for £9k less than 12 months old. 3300 miles

new aveo launched on same chassis as soon to be released "new" corsa.

trax= mokka

captiva= antara

cruze =astra

some cracking deals if people want to accept 10 miles registered vehicles, all, naturally on autotrad,,, others are available

Edited by oldroverboy. on 21/01/2014 at 16:44