Vauxhall Zafira 2005-2014 prices and specs

Vauxhall's Zafira has been a trend-setter since 1999, but has never been trendy

Diesel models emit 134g/km of CO2

This people carrier doesn't pretend to be something it is not

Driver gets a height-adjustable seat and a reach-and-rake-adjustable steering wheel

Zafira's tried-and-test rear seating arrangement remains in place

Boot space is an impressive 1820 litres with all rear seats flattened

Space in the far rear could prove slightly claustrophobic for some passengers

Many interior surfaces are covered in soft-feel plastics and switchgear is tactile

The diesel-engined variants are better-suited to this workhorse

There's a huge gulf between the price of petrol and diesel models

The Zafira's gearchange is precise and positive

The ride is comfortable, with reasonable body control

The ageing Zafira is probably a better bet as a used purchase