2014 (141) Opel Zafira

The Opel Zafira is a great family car as it has space in all the right places. In the rear for example, there is ample knee and head room for occupants. There is also an extremely large boot which is not something you can say for every car in this class. There is a great driving position thanks to the level of adjustment in the seat and steering wheel. Importantly for a family car, there is a lot of safety tech including front, driver, passenger and side curtain airbags. Surprisingly for an MPV, the Zafira is actually quite enjoyable to drive, taking corners much in the same manner as a regular hatchback. The diesel engine variants were the usual choice for Irish buyers and its not hard to see why as they offer a fine mix of performance and economy.