Breakups are rough, especially when the relationship
has gone on for nearly 90 years. There’s an inevitable sadness that comes with parting ways and it
appears Opel has moved onto a new stage of desperation as they’ve introduced
the O-Team Zafira Life which wants to be a GMC Vandura when it grows up.
Built by Opel Special Vehicles, the O-Team draws
inspiration from the iconic van featured on the A-Team. As a result, it has
been equipped with a brush guard, a rear spoiler and extended side skirts.
Elsewhere, the van has 20-inch BBS wheels which are
wrapped in Michelin Cup 2 tires. There’s also an eye-catching tri-color livery
which looks nothing like the far more subtle Vandura.
The styling changes continue in the cabin as the
model has front sports seats sourced from the Insignia GSi. They feature
leather and Alcantara upholstery as well as neon yellow contrast stitching.
Other upgrades include unique trim, neon yellow accents and an 800 watt audio
system.
Another area where the Zafira departs from the Vandura
is under the hood. The concept features a 2.0-liter diesel engine that produces
175 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It sends power to
the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. To compensate for
its shortcomings, the model has been equipped with a sound module that provides
“vocal chords of a V8 petrol engine.”
While the van is a concept, Opel said the changes
have been approved by the TÜV so it’s “quite possible that more O-Team versions
will soon be on Germany’s roads.”
