Vauxhall Meriva (03-10) - Review Review by Ben Wall on 16 February 2006 Last Updated: 12 August 2008 The Meriva is a small people carrier that's a cheaper alternative to the likes of the Nissan Note with a practical interior and plenty of cabin space. Its compact size makes it easy to manoeuvre around town but while the tall shape means there's good headroom, the boxy profile is quite ungainly and the Meriva isn't particularly stylish. It's comfortable to drive though (albeit dull) but unfortunately the interior looks and feels dated and there are too many scratchy plastics on show - plus the button layout on the central console is haphazard. The range was given a light facelift in 2006 (look for the newly added chrome strip across the rear tailgate to identify a facelifted car) but this can't prevent the Meriva from feeling old hat. 3 out of 5 Other Vauxhall reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Equipment Lower spec Meriva models aren't particularly well equipped - for instance the entry-level Expression model comes with ABS, twin airbags, steel wheels, remote control central locking, cassette stereo, power steering, Isofix mounting points (for outer rear seats) but little else while Life models get a CD stereo, steering wheel mounted controls and electric front windows. Club models are better - they have air conditioning, heated and electrically folding door mirrors, front passenger underseat storage tray and a front seat folding centre armrest while top of the range Design cars get twin electric sunroofs, cruise control, rear seat audio system with single headset, leather steering wheel, auxiliary socket for iPods and MP3 players, tiltable steering column, front fog lights, electric rear windows and alloy wheels. See 465 used Vauxhall Merivas for sale, starting at £1,495 Get a Vauxhall Meriva valuation Compare Equipment Trim Equipment Key: Standard item Optional item 3x3 point rear seat belts ABS Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Driver`s airbag Electric driver`s seat Electric mirrors Electric passenger`s seat Electric sunroof Folding rear seats Front electric windows Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated mirrors Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim PAS Passenger`s airbag Rear electric windows Remote locking Service indicator Sports seats Steel wheels Steering wheel rake adjustment Steering wheel reach adjustment Expression Club Life Active Energy Active Plus Breeze Plus Design Enjoy Breeze Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Optional Yes Yes No Optional Optional Yes Yes No No Optional Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes No Optional No Yes Optional Yes Optional Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No Optional No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No Optional Optional No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No Optional Optional No No No No Optional No No Optional No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No Optional No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Optional Yes Optional Yes Yes Optional Optional Yes No No No No No No No No Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional No Optional Optional Yes Optional No No No Optional Optional Yes Yes Optional No Optional No No No No Optional No No No No No Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Vauxhall Meriva cars for sale We have 465 models like this for sale. Find Vauxhall Meriva cars for sale Previous: Facts & Figures Next: Driving & Performance