Vauxhall Meriva (03-10) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 12 Aug 2008
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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.
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.

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  • 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
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