Opel introduced the Zafira Life MPV in its lineup in 2019 as a full-size people carrier that could transport eight people comfortably over long distances, plus a lot of luggage in the back.

The third generation of the Zafira was introduced in 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show. In 2016, it went through a facelift.

The 2011 Zafira, also known as the Tourer C, was based on the same platform with the Opel/Vauxhall Astra J. It was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Opel was caught on the wrong foot when it introduced the Zafira in 2008. GM, the parent company, already knew that the world economic crisis would hit the automotive industry hard. Yet, even though the new generation was just two years old, it tried its luck and introduced a facelift for it.

Opel introduced the second generation of the compact-sized Zafira MPV on the European market, even though the minivan segment was declining.

The Opel Zafira OPC was improved in 2005 in terms of exterior design active safety equipment.

Opel introduced a final refresh for its first-generation Zafira MPV in 2003, before completely change the model in 2005.

Opel introduced the Zafira MPV in 1997 based on the same platform as the Astra and, four years later, it dared to offer it in a more spirited version and became the quickest minivan on the European market.

Opel decided to enter the European compact MPV segment and produced the Zafira lineup base on the same platform as the Astra G.