Vauxhall Meriva (10 on) - Review Review by Parkers on 14 April 2010 Last Updated: 03 March 2011 The first Meriva was a budget value small family car but was found wanting in many areas, not least quality and refinement. This model is a huge leap forward in both those fields but retains the family-friendly practicality and versatility of the previous model. It’s considerably larger than before, but the big talking point is the rear-hinged side doors that are a genuinely useful feature and make getting into the back seats or fitting a child seat much easier than with conventional doors. On the move the Meriva is easy to drive, helped by light steering and excellent visibility, so it’s ideal in towns and cities. The interior is impressive too, with an easy-to-use layout and good quality materials borrowed from the Astra and Insignia. 4.5 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 4.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £12,500 - £22,150 View all new prices Used price range: £6,219 - £11,817 View all used prices See 40 new models for sale from £11,994 Get a Vauxhall Meriva (10 on) information pack Next steps Vauxhall Meriva cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 203 models like this for sale, starting at £7,995. Find used Vauxhall Merivas for sale Clever rear-hinged rear doors make access easy, versatile cabin, quiet and comfortable on the move, easy to drive in town Air conditioning not standard on all models The first Meriva was a budget value small family car but was found wanting in many areas, not least quality and refinement. This model is a huge leap forward in both those fields but retains the family-friendly practicality and versatility of the previous model. It’s considerably larger than before, but the big talking point is the rear-hinged side doors that are a genuinely useful feature and make getting into the back seats or fitting a child seat much easier than with conventional doors. On the move the Meriva is easy to drive, helped by light steering and excellent visibility, so it’s ideal in towns and cities. The interior is impressive too, with an easy-to-use layout and good quality materials borrowed from the Astra and Insignia. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"The Meriva engine line-up starts with a 1.4-litre petrol with 100bhp, which is a good entry level..." Handling 4 out of 5"With light steering and forgiving suspension, the Meriva is focused towards comfort and it’s..." Comfort Comfort 4.5 out of 5"Unlike the previous Meriva, this version feels like a high-quality car and this is especially..." Practicality 5 out of 5"The clever rear hinged doors are no gimmick. They’re actually a genuinely useful feature and are..." Equipment 3.5 out of 5"The entry-level Expression model comes well equipped for the money although it’s disappointing that..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The quality of the Meriva interior is impressive for this type of car and most elements are borrowed..." Costs Running costs 4 out of 5"Thanks to competitive list prices, the Meriva is good value for money plus it will have far better..." Green credentials 4 out of 5"All the engines in the line-up are efficient and the change from large petrol engines to smaller..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"This Meriva achieved the maximum score of five stars in the Euro NCAP ratings, performing..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"The previous Meriva was hit-and-miss when it came to reliability but Vauxhall claims it has made big..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"This Meriva is a huge improvement on the previous model and considerably larger. As a result, it’s..." Buying used 4 out of 5"There’s a good mix of models on the used market, but the majority will be 1.4 Turbo engine versions,..." Selling 3.5 out of 5"The old Meriva had somewhat of an image problem – it was hardly the most youthful or stylish of..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews New Vauxhall Meriva 1.4i 16V Exclusiv 5d 4 out of 5 “ The rear flex doors. They help getting the baby seat in and out VERY easy ” Mark Bhalay Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Vauxhall Meriva cars for sale We have 203 models like this for sale. Find Vauxhall Meriva cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
New Vauxhall Meriva 1.4i 16V Exclusiv 5d 4 out of 5 “ The rear flex doors. They help getting the baby seat in and out VERY easy ” Mark Bhalay