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VAUXHALL MERIVA DIESEL ESTATE 1.7 CDTI 16V [130] SE 5DR

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£649

VAUXHALL MERIVA DIESEL ESTATE 1.7 CDTI 16V [130] SE 5DR

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Manufacturer:

VAUXHALL

Model:

MERIVA 1.7 CDTI 16V [130] SE 5DR

Transmission:

MANUAL

Fuel:

DIESEL

Colour:

CHOICE*

NCAP:

N/A

0 - 62 mph:

9.9 SECONDS

Warranty:

N YEARS / 100000 MILES

Fuel Economy (Combined): 53.3mpg

CO2 Emissions: 139g/km

Vehicle Road Tax (Annual):Included

Fuel pence per mile (Est.): 13p

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Review of the Vauxhall Meriva Motability Range

VAUXHALL MERIVA DIESEL ESTATE 1.7 CDTI 16V [130] SE 5DR

Diesel engines form a big part of the Vauxhall Meriva range. Steve Walker sees how they stack up.

VAUXHALL MERIVA DIESEL ESTATE 1.7 CDTI 16V [130] SE 5DR

The economical CDTi engines do a good job in the Vauxhall Meriva. While the less powerful units struggle to move this substantial car at any great pace, economy is strong and there's a good slug of mid range torque on tap. Prices are not cheap but the Meriva feels like an innovative and well-conceived product that justifies the premium over its rivals.

VAUXHALL MERIVA DIESEL ESTATE 1.7 CDTI 16V [130] SE 5DR

A fine remedy for anyone who thought that MPVs were a little bit boring, the Vauxhall Meriva is one of the most innovatively designed small cars around at the moment. Its unusual doors and clever cabin will help it stand out from rivals but just as important is what lurks in the darkness beneath the bonnet. Once the clever design has wowed the punters in the showroom the Meriva engines will get their turn to impress and Vauxhall has confidence that the CDTi diesel units can come up with the goods.

There's always some debate over diesel engines in small cars. The key problem is that although they're more economical than petrol engines, they cost more. That leaves prospective buyers to tot-up the amount of mileage they do to see if the fuel savings will justify the extra outlay. There are other factors too, such as driving characteristics and refinement, but cost is a big determiner when most people opt for petrol or diesel.

The Meriva isn't a particularly small car in its latest form and with prices peppering the £20,000 mark, the upgrade to a diesel engine doesn't account for a huge proportion of the car's cost. That puts the CDTi engines slap, bang in the spotlight for any buyer who isn't hamstrung by a limited budget or desperate to drive the quickest MPV on the school run. But are they any good?

VAUXHALL MERIVA DIESEL ESTATE 1.7 CDTI 16V [130] SE 5DR

There are two engine sizes to consider, the 1.3 CDTi and the 1.7 CDTi, but the choice is expanded because both come with two different power outputs. Opening the range is the 74bhp 1.3 CDTi engine. It isn't fast by any stretch of the imagination with the 16.9s 0-60mpg acceleration barely feeling like acceleration at all. It's also not the most economical choice because the 94bhp version of this engine gets Vauxhall's ecoFLEX treatment. That means various modifications including longer gearbox ratios which boost efficiency.

The larger 1.7-litre CDTi engine comes with either 98bhp or 128bhp. The former option is only available with the Meriva's six-speed automatic gearbox and takes 13.9s to reach 60mph. If it's a diesel with a bit of pep you're after, the 128bhp option is a better bet. Six-speed manual or automatic gearboxes are offered and performance is quite a bit brisker with a respectable 9.9s 0-60mph time. For their size, all of the CDTi diesels produce strong torque so while the less powerful options may feel sluggish on the open road, they should have satisfactory punch for urban driving.

The steering is quite weighty in the Meriva which gives confidence at speed but is less beneficial when performing low speed manoeuvres. The car generally feels very substantial and reassuring to drive with plenty of grip and safe, predictable handling. It isn't the most fun supermini MPV to drive but it's comfortable and relaxing which might well count for more with buyers in this sector.

VAUXHALL MERIVA DIESEL ESTATE 1.7 CDTI 16V [130] SE 5DR

The Meriva is quite a lump these days at 4,288mm long and 1,812mm wide but this just liberates more room in the all-important cabin. The real innovation comes in the car's novel door arrangement. From the outside, nothing unusual appears to be going on except that the handles for the front and rear doors are suspiciously close together. Tug the front door handle and it opens as normal but the rear door is hinged on its rear edge and opens in the opposite direction.

The advantage of this design comes when entering and exiting the vehicle as the doors open to an angle of almost 90 degrees and you can step straight out unhindered. It also helps parents when they're strapping the kids in or fitting child car seats because there's no door in the way to manoeuvre around. Getting in to the backs seats requires you to twist and lower yourself in and the doors can be awkward when exiting in tight spaces but the positives outweigh the negatives.

The interior itself is based around the FlexSpace seating system which allows the rear seats to fold down and slide individually. Splitting the cabin on the plusher models is the FlexRail, a pair of metal runners between the front seats that various modular storage bins and arm-rests can be clipped to and slid along. The Meriva is designed to give all occupants a great view out with its large glass area and upright seating. A kink in the car's belt line makes the rear windows deeper to help kids see out and a panoramic glass roof is available as an option. The cabin has a high quality feel and all the innovations make your first acquaintance with the car a special experience. Better still, they work.

VAUXHALL MERIVA DIESEL ESTATE 1.7 CDTI 16V [130] SE 5DR

If you choose a petrol engine, you can have a Meriva in Expression trim but the diesels open in better-equipped S form where there's electric windows, a CD stereo, the FlexSpace seats and an electronic parking brake. The Exclusiv looks like the pick of the range with the FlexRail storage system, cruise control, curtain airbags and 16" alloy wheels but there's always the SE above that if you really feel like going to town.

The diesel engines do come at a premium over the petrol alternatives but it's no larger than usual when upgrading to an oil-burner and not a huge extra outlay on a car in the £17,000-£22,000 bracket. Leading rivals for the Vauxhall include the Citroen C3 Picasso, the Nissan Note and the Renault Modus.

VAUXHALL MERIVA DIESEL ESTATE 1.7 CDTI 16V [130] SE 5DR

The running of a CDTi Meriva should be a pleasantly affordable process. The ecoFLEX models is the top performer on economy and emissions with 62.8mpg and 119g/km on the cards. The entry-level 1.3 CDTi model, meanwhile, records 56.7mpg on the combined cycle and 129g/km. Even the range-topper puts in a strong performance at the pumps with 54mpg economy comparing well with the 42mpg that's available from the 1.4 Turbo petrol model.

VAUXHALL MERIVA DIESEL ESTATE 1.7 CDTI 16V [130] SE 5DR

Diesel continues to be a hugely popular choice in the supermini MPV sector and Vauxhall's Meriva looks to have a fine range of engines with which to service that demand. The CDTi units offer decent torque and impressive running costs given the Meriva's size but outright pace is lacking in the entry-level units.

The Meriva appears rather expensive in the context of the wider supermini MPV market but it's a larger car than most of its contemporaries, has a high quality feel about it and you get all that innovation thrown in. The clever cabin design and those unorthodox doors are real talking points and prove to be genuine aids to practicality.

Prices referred to in the review are MRRP

Technical and Environmental Overview

E - 139

The Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 CDTi 16V [130] SE 5dr has a 1686cc Diesel engine which is capable of producing 130 bhp and 221 lb.ft of torque. This allows it to accelerate from 0-62 mph in around 9.9 seconds and then go on to reach a maximum speed of around 122 mph.

The Meriva 1.7 CDTi 16V [130] SE 5dr is capable of 43.5 mpg on the Urban cycle rising to an Extra-urban figure of 62.8 mpg. This results in a combined fuel economy value of 53.3 mpg, giving it an effective range of 633 miles on a full 54 litres of Diesel.

The CO2 emissions for this vehicle are 139g/km, putting it in environmental band E.

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Other Information

Insurance Group (1-20):

N/A

Engine BHP:

130

Insurance Group (1-50):

16E

Body Style:

MPV

New Manufacturers Warranty:

N Years / 100000 Miles

Gearbox:

Manual - 6 Speed

Fuel Economy (Combined):

53.3 miles per gallon

Engine CC:

1686

Fuel Type:

Diesel

0 - 62 mph (secs):

9.9

The information on this vehicle has been obtained in good faith from CAP data. Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the above information, the vehicle specification and the vehicle picture shown, some inaccuracies may occur. Please check with your dealer about any items which may affect your decision to buy this vehicle. Fuel costs per mile calculated using and average petrol and diesel prices. The offer shown can not be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion unless otherwise stated. Please note that during the first few days of January, April, July and October advance payment figures shown may be inaccurate as Motability update their offers quarterly. Please bear with us while we carry out an update. * Terms and conditions apply.

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