![]() ![]() The doors have various locking systems which make them safe and it's fair to say that they are more than just a gimmick. We used to call them ‘suicide doors’, but since then, they've been fitted to several cars, such as the Rolls Royce Phantom. Vauxhall has gone for rear-hinged rear doors, which if nothing else offer a significant talking point. The big talking point is its unique Flexdoor arrangement. Despite facing tougher opposition from with the C-MAX and the likes of the Citroen C3 Picasso, the Meriva still has plenty to recommend it. There’s a revised infotainment system, which while retaining fiddly operation through a series of buttons, now receives a 7in colour monitor and, as part of an upgraded optional IntelliLink system, boasts enhanced smartphone integration, including voice control and voice output.Īn optional rear view camera is also included and the optional FlexRail system has been modified so that it no longer impedes rear seat legroom.The second-generation Vauxhall Meriva was a huge step-forward from its predecessor and established itself as an innovative and very capable small people carrier. Interior styling changes are equally understated. ![]() Optional LED daytime running lamps are also offered, otherwise, there is little from a visual standpoint to mark the facelifted model apart from its predecessor. The head and taillights retain the same shape as before but receive new internal graphics mirroring those on the Zafira. The Meriva’s lightly restyled front end receives a new bumper with a slightly lower grille that resembles that on the recently revamped Insignia. Unless you’re a fan of Vauxhall’s compact MPV, the mid-life styling changes are likely to go unnoticed, such is their subtlety. ![]() It continues to be offered in three states of tune: 73bhp, 87bhp and 102bhp. ![]() But they retain EU5 compliance, indicating they will be replaced by a more economical 108bhp version of the new engine, with a claimed 74mpg and CO2 emissions of just 99g/km, planned for later this year.Īs with the new diesel engine, the Meriva’s 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine has been upgraded to meet EU6 emission compliance. The 69bhp 1.3 CDTI and 108bhp 1.7 CDTI diesel engines continue for the time being. Resultingly, the Meriva’s CO2 emission output has dropped from a previous 139g/km to 116g/km, saving potential customers £95 in annual road tax. Vauxhall Meriva 2010-2017 road test review. ![]()
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