Autos

Opel Zafira

Where sold: Europe, Japan
Starting price: $24,500 (est.)

The Opel Zafira is a seven-seater -- relatively rare in the European market -- a minivan based on the “architecture” (the term “platform” is out of favor in the auto industry) of the Opel Astra compact car. By architecture, GM means basics like size and front- or rear-drive. According to GM, Germany is the largest market for the Zafira, followed by Great Britain, France, and Italy. Powertrain choices include four gasoline and three diesel engines, ranging from 100 hp to 200 hp.