Opel's Zafira by Tinkervan has a rear sleeping platform that doubles as a boot shelf for everyday use. In seconds, the platform turns into a 1.4 x 2-metre adult bed. The system can also switch from five seats to a large load area in under five minutes.
Depending on the version, the vehicle can also accommodate up to eight travelling seats. The platform can be set up as a fixed 1.4 x 1.15-metre bed for children, attached to the original mounting points. The Zafira’s people-carrier roots go back to the first-generation model, which entered production in spring 1999 with Opel’s Flex7 seating system. Flex7 allowed the rear seats to fold away to create a two-seat load area without removing them. The change took about 15 seconds and created up to 1,700 litres of luggage capacity.
In the Talla M version, a pop-up roof adds a second bed measuring 1.3 x 2 metres. Its front section opens fully, and the raised roof leaves enough room to stand inside. The upper bed has an aluminium base with flexible ergonomic discs. Two windows have mosquito nets, and a separate winter window and LED reading light are included. A Spanish automotive report describes the Zafira by Tinkervan as a five-seat weekday vehicle that can be converted for overnight travel, with a panoramic pop-up roof and a two-metre bed.
Tinkervan developed the conversion with Opel as a configurable vehicle for everyday use and trips away. Depending on trim, equipment can include a 100Ah lithium auxiliary battery that recharges while the vehicle is running. Stationary heating comes with a digital programmer; an 11-litre electric shower and a 25-litre compressor fridge are also available. Buyers can also choose a removable kitchen module or swivel front seats. An awning and bicycle carrier are among the other options. The Spanish report also lists LED lighting and gives a reported starting price of €39,000.
Opel offers a 2.2-litre diesel producing 180 hp and 400 Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Independent technical data for the Zafira M gives the four-cylinder turbo-diesel’s displacement as 2,184 cm³. It produces 132 kW (180 hp) and sends power to the front wheels. Avto Magazin reports a top speed of 185 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds. Its stated WLTP fuel consumption is 6.9 to 7.0 l/100 km, with CO₂ emissions of 182 to 184 g/km. The company says the engine has direct injection and an optimised exhaust-gas recirculation system. The Zafira by Tinkervan is sold through Opel's official dealer network, with equipment varying by trim. The Skoda Epiq Sportline report covered a separate model with a claimed electric range of up to 440 km. Opel's announcement instead centres on sleeping space and flexible seating.
