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Is the Daddy still cool? Image by James Jenkins.

Is the Daddy still cool?
Vauxhall arguably made the first of the performance MPVs. Does the latest Zafira VXR do the brand justice?

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 144
0-60 mph (seconds): 7.2

Urban mpg: 21.1
Extra urban mpg: 38.2
Combined mpg: 29.4
CO2 (g/km): 230


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4467
Height (mm): 1635
Width (mm): 1801
Wheelbase (mm): 2703
Cargo volume (litres): 140
Gross weight (kg): 2200
Kerb weight (kg): 1665
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 58


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, mounted in front transversely.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1998
Compression ratio: 8.80:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 86.00 x 86.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 228 at 5600 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 236 at 2400 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Front-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.82:1
2nd: 2.16:1
3rd: 1.48:1
4th: 1.07:1
5th: 0.88:1
6th: 0.74:1
Final drive ratio: 3.94:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent. Lightweight MacPherson struts with gas-pressure dampers and coil springs. Anti-roll bar. Hydro-formed subframe offers increased lateral stiffness. Hydraulic control arm bushing gives improved insulation from road noise.

Rear: Lightweight torsion beam rear axle with one-piece, hollow cast trailing arms. Built-in anti-roll bar. Progressive-rate double conical mini-block springs and gas pressure dampers.

Steering: Electro-hydraulic power-assisted steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.10

Brakes: Disc brakes all-round. Front: 321mm. Rear: 278mm.

Wheels: 8J x 18-inch five-spoke alloys.

Tyres: 225/40 R18.







 

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