(Your views) on the Vauxhall Zafira VXR

The fastest production MPV in Britain delivers 240PS, 320Nm 2.0-litre turbo engine coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox and seven seats, the Zafira VXR means mum and dad get some toys of their own!

Hot-hatch looks, performance and driving dynamics combined with the family-friendly flexibility of a seven-seat MPV, Zafira VXR will hit 60mph from a standstill in 7.2 seconds, and go on to reach a top speed of 144mph.

To ensure that the car can be agile and responsive through the bends - even with the vastly differing load weights of between one and seven passengers - Vauxhall’s innovative IDSPlus electronic chassis control is fitted as standard. Huge brakes (321mm discs at the front) with distinctive blue brake callipers ensure the VXR can stop safely and effectively, even when fully laden.

The VXR trademark honeycomb grille, a larger front bumper with a central air intake, integrated fog lights, deep side sill extensions leading to a new rear bumper incorporating twin trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes, a tailgate-topping spoiler and massive18-inch alloy wheels with 225/40 ZR 18 tyres distinguishes the VXR.

Practicality mixes with the dramatic inside with the comfort and support of Recaro sport seats in two-tone leather/fabric, trim strips on the instrument and door panels colour-coordinated to the seats, and the sports steering wheel and gearshift lever incorporate the VXR logo. Like its predecessor, the VXR uses the ingenious and easy-to-use Flex7 seating system which allows the Zafira to be turned from a seven to a six, five, four, three or two-seater in a matter of seconds without having to remove or stow away the seats.

i love these, i had a mk1 zaf 1.8 16v with 135bhp at the front wheels and it was soooooo much fun and i test drove one of these when they came out (and i had some money spare) and it was sooo much fun and alot faster than you expect but no matter how good it is, it aint no small fiat

if i had to have a people carrier this would be it tbh, and im certainly not a big vauxhall fan, but the vxr range are usually quite tasty motors

I have to agree with you both such a nice quick car and when your like 40 odd and have kids and like speed you can still have that with this.