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A stylish and more upmarket brother to the Vauxhall Zafira, the Tourer is different in a similar way to how Ford differentiates the Galaxy and S-MAX.

Even better, the production car has barely changed from the concept which wowed the crowds at the Geneva motor show earlier this year, meaning it's one of the best looking cars in its class.

At £21,000 in its most basic guise, the Zafira Tourer will undercut the cheapest Ford S-MAX by more than £1,200. All models will be well equipped, with air-con, digital radio, cruise control, six airbags and active headrests as standard.

The Flex7 seating arrangement has evolved and Vauxhall claims even better levels of flexibility and comfort. The interior not only looks nicer than the standard car, but is constructed from better materials.

Vauxhall says it will be sporty to drive, with a longer wheelbase for a better ride, and the space between the wheels has been widened for added stability at speed. Two new engines - a 1.4 Turbo petrol and a 2-litre diesel, including a green ecoFLEX version - join a 1.8-litre petrol unit.

The order books open November 1, with deliveries expected early next year.

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