Dacia
Jogger
MPV · seven seats
- From
- £18,995
- Boot, 7 up
- 212 L
- Length
- 4,550mm
- Isofix
- 2
Used Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 7-seater
Vauxhall's Flex7 people carrier, sold new from 2012 to 2018, with a sliding middle row
- Sold new
- 2012 to 2018
- Boot, 7 seats up
- 152 L
- Seats
- 7
- Isofix points
- 2
- Length
- 4,658mm
Quick answer
Is the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer a 7-seater?
Yes. Every Zafira Tourer has seven seats, using Vauxhall's Flex7 system.
A sliding middle row makes the Zafira Tourer's back seats easy to reach, though the third row suits children. Reviewers prefer the diesel engines.
On this page
The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 7-seater was sold new in the UK from 2012 until June 2018, when Vauxhall dropped it as buyers moved to SUVs, so the youngest examples date from 2018. Each middle seat folds on its own.
With all seven seats up the boot shrinks to 152 litres, and the known faults are quick to check on a test drive.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer specifications
| Body | MPV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-3-2 |
| Boot, 7 seats up | 152 litres |
| Boot, 5 seats up | 710 litres |
| Boot, maximum | 1,860 litres |
| Third row suits | Children |
| Isofix points | 2 (outer seats in row 2) |
| Isofix in row 3 | No |
| Length | 4,658mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 1,685mm |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Petrol, diesel |
| Gearbox | Manual or automatic |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars |
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer boot space
- 7 seats up
- 152L
- 5 seats up
- 710L
- Maximum
- 1,860L
With all seven seats in use the boot holds 152 litres, 94 litres less than the median for the 4 new MPVs, on sale or coming soon, with a published boot figure. With five seats in use the boot holds 710 litres, rising to a maximum of 1,860 litres.
How it is measured Auto Express figures. Parkers and Carwow also give 710 litres with the third row folded and 1,860 litres with both rear rows folded.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer dimensions
- Length
- 4,658mm4.66m · 15ft 3in
- Height
- 1,685mm1.69m · 5ft 6in
Length 4,658mmHeight 1,685mm
At 4,658mm (4.66m, 15ft 3in) long, the Zafira Tourer is 529mm shorter than the median new MPV. It is 1,685mm tall.
Third row: who fits?
Third row suitsChildren
Auto Express and Carwow both say the back row really suits children, and Auto Express calls it cramped for adults. The middle row slides, which Carwow says makes climbing into the back very easy. Each middle seat folds on its own and the centre one can be stowed away.
- Seat
- Isofix point
- Best for children
- Driver
Isofix and child seats
2Isofix points
The Zafira Tourer has two Isofix points: outer seats in row 2. None are in the third row.
Euro NCAP safety rating
5 stars from Euro NCAP. Ratings from different years are not directly comparable, as the tests get tougher over time.
Buying a used Vauxhall Zafira Tourer: what to check
- The rear brakes can bind, causing squeaks and squeals (Auto Express)
- Some electrical parts are fragile: check every light works, and note the radio can switch itself on and flatten the battery (Auto Express)
- The tailgate release on the central locking can be temperamental (Auto Express)
- Vauxhall recalled 537 cars in July 2016 over track rod ends that could come loose (Auto Express)
- Reviewers prefer the diesels: Auto Express picks the 1.6 CDTi for refinement, and CarGurus suggests the 2.0 CDTi for motorway driving (Auto Express, CarGurus)
Before you buy: ask a Vauxhall dealer whether the car was part of the July 2016 track rod end recall, and try the tailgate release several times.
Recalls
No recalls matched this model in the latest DVSA recall data.
Recall data updated 4 October 2026.
Good to know
- Vauxhall dropped the Zafira Tourer from its UK range in June 2018 as buyers moved to SUVs (Wikipedia)
- A facelift in October 2016 added LED headlights and better connectivity (Auto Express)
- Auto Express reports a five-star Euro NCAP result with 94 percent for adult protection, but Parkers says this generation was not tested by Euro NCAP (Auto Express, Parkers)
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Used Vauxhall Zafira Tourer FAQs
What years was the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer sold new in the UK?
2012 to 2018.
How big is the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer boot with all seven seats up?
152 litres with all seven seats in use, 710 litres with five seats in use and a maximum of 1,860 litres.
How long is the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer?
The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer is 4,658mm long (4.66m, 15ft 3in) and 1,685mm tall.
How many Isofix points does the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer have?
Two: outer seats in row 2. There are no Isofix points in the third row.
Can adults sit in the third row of the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer?
Not comfortably. The third row is best kept for children.
How does a used Zafira Tourer compare with a new Dacia Jogger?
The Jogger is better for adults in the back: carwow rates its third row as good enough for grown-ups, where the Zafira's suits children. Boot space with all seats up is close, at 160 litres for the Jogger and 152 for the Zafira Tourer on Auto Express figures. The Zafira Tourer is longer, at 4,658mm against 4,550mm, and carwow says its sliding middle row makes the third row very easy to reach.
Both have two Isofix points. Euro NCAP gave the Dacia Jogger one star in 2021, while sources disagree on whether this Zafira was tested at all.
Which Zafira Tourer engine should I buy?
A diesel. Auto Express recommends the 1.6 CDTi for refinement, and CarGurus suggests the 2.0 CDTi for regular motorway driving. The Zafira Tourer was sold with manual and automatic gearboxes.
What replaced the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer?
No direct replacement was confirmed in the sources we checked. Vauxhall dropped the Zafira Tourer from its UK range in June 2018 as buyers moved to SUVs.
Vauxhall's seven-seat options now include the Frontera SUV, where seven seats are an option on some versions, and the electric Combo Life Electric XL.
Sources Auto Express, Parkers, Wikipedia, carwow, CarGurus, DVSA
