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Interesting Facts About the Opel Zafira A

The Opel Zafira A debuted at the turn of the millennium, marking Opel's entry into the compact MPV segment. Developed with Porsche's assistance, it combined the practicality of a 7‑seat layout with the proven Opel Astra platform.

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Concept to Production in Record Time

The Zafira was first unveiled as a concept at the 1997 Frankfurt Auto Show and entered series production in January 1999. By the spring of 1999, the first production examples were rolling off the assembly line.

Astra‑Based 7‑Seat MPV

Built on the successful compact Opel Astra platform, the Zafira A offered flexible 7‑seat capability, positioning it as a practical family MPV right from its 1999 launch.

Compact Van Pioneer Built in Bochum

All first‑generation Zafira models (1999‑2005) were manufactured at Opel's Bochum factory in Germany, earning the model recognition as a pioneer in the compact van market.

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