Vauxhall Meriva (10 on) - Review

Review by Parkers on
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

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Equipment

The entry-level Expression model comes well equipped for the money although it’s disappointing that air conditioning isn’t standard – it’s something you should expect on a family car like this. However, it does have electrically adjustable heated folding door mirrors, daytime running lights, remote central locking, an electric parking brake, electric front windows, and a CD stereo with an auxiliary input. The S adds a USB input for the stereo and a graphic display while the Exclusiv has the FlexRail console, air conditioning and cruise control. The top SE comes with front fog lights, alloy wheels, electric rear windows, centre armrest, ambient lighting and an on-board computer. Options include the integrated bicycle carrier (also available on the Corsa) which slides out of the rear bumper.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
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