Opel Meriva

Opel Meriva
Overview
Manufacturer	Opel (General Motors)
Production	2003–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mini MPV (2003–2010) Compact MPV (2010–present)
Body style	5-door estate
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Opel Meriva is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) engineered and produced by the German manufacturer Opel, from May 2003 to present. Its first generation was classified as a mini MPV, whereas the second generation is a compact MPV.

In the United Kingdom, it is marketed as the Vauxhall Meriva, while in South America, the first generation was marketed as the Chevrolet Meriva.

Meriva A (2003–2010)

Meriva A
Overview
Also called	Chevrolet Meriva (South America) Vauxhall Meriva (United Kingdom)
Production	2003–2010 (Spain) 2003–2012 (South America)
Assembly	Zaragoza, Spain[1] São Caetano do Sul, Brazil (GM Brazil)
Body and chassis
Class	Mini MPV
Body style	5-door estate
Platform	Gamma platform
Related	Opel Corsa C Opel Combo C Opel Tigra TwinTop
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L Z14XEP I4 (petrol) 1.6 L Z16XE I4 (petrol) 1.6 L Z16SE I4 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (turbocharged petrol) 1.3 L I4 (diesel) 1.7 L I4 (diesel) 1.8 L Z18XE I4 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,630 mm (103.5 in)
Length	4,050 mm (159.4 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,625 mm (64.0 in)

The first generation, named the Meriva A, is based on the third-generation Opel Corsa C. It went on sale in May 2003.

Like its bigger sibling, the Zafira, the Meriva has a flexible interior, named FlexSpace. Although it only has five seats in two rows, the second row can be moved forward and backwards, or pushed into the floor, making a straight platform for increased boot space. The second row can accommodate two or three passengers. In the two-passenger mode, the seats are separated from the doors and from each other much like the front seats. In three-passenger mode the back seat looks like a regular one-piece seat. The front seat can be pushed fully backwards while the rear passengers can still get more than a decent amount of leg room.

The Meriva was sold in South America (except in Chile) from 2003 through 2012 as the Chevrolet Meriva, where it was replaced in 2012 by the Chevrolet Spin.^[2] The initial version had been co-developed by Opel and General Motors do Brasil.^[3] It was built in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil. Both the Chevrolet Spin and the GMC Granite succeeded the Chevrolet Meriva.

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  rear view

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  Opel Meriva (2006–2009)

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  rear view

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  Opel Meriva OPC (2006–2009)

Engines

Initial launch

From launch, there were 3 petrol engines and 1 diesel engine. In 2005, the 1.6 8v petrol engine was replaced with a more powerful and efficient 1.4 engine. The 1.6 Turbo was available with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard, and the other engines had a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard. The 1.6 (16v) and 1.8 petrols were available with a 5-speed 'Easytronic' gearbox as an option.

Petrol

• 1.4 TWINPORT, with 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) (from 2005)
• 1.6 (8v), with 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp)
• 1.6 (16v), with 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp)
• 1.8, with 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp)

Both 1.4 and 1.8 are available as flexfuel in Brazil.

Diesel

• 1.7 CDTI, with 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp)

Facelift

Petrol

• 1.4 TWINPORT, with 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp)
• 1.6 TWINPORT 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp)
• 1.8, with 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp)
• 1.6 Turbo, with 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) (OPC/VXR model only)

Diesel

• 1.3 CDTI, with 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp)
• 1.7 CDTI, with 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp)

Facelift

When the Meriva was facelifted in February 2006, the front and rear ends were revised, and three new/revised engines came along as well as an extra trim level, the OPC/VXR.

Meriva B (2010–present)

Meriva B
Overview
Also called	Vauxhall Meriva (UK) Opel Meriva-Crossvan (Israel)
Production	2010–present
Assembly	Zaragoza, Spain
Designer	Niels Loeb
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door estate
Platform	SCCS platform
Related	Opel Corsa D Opel Combo D
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L I4 (petrol) 1.4 L I4 turbo (petrol) 1.3 L I4 (diesel) 1.7 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,644 mm (104.1 in)
Length	4,288 mm (168.8 in)
Width	1,812 mm (71.3 in)
Height	1,615 mm (63.6 in)

The second generation, named the Meriva B, is slightly larger in size than the previous generation and is classified as a compact MPV.^[4]

The Meriva B appeared in 2009. The new model is 4,288mm in length, up from the 4,052mm of the previous version which was based on the Corsa. The new model uses revised suspension layout from the former version but with a floorpan associated with the seven-seater Zafira Tourer.

The interior is similar to that of the 2009-2015 Astra and Insignia.^[5][6]

The new Meriva’s seat comfort has also advanced, with the adoption of front seat technology from the Insignia and Astra. The seat adjustment range is 240 mm (9.4 in) in length and 65 mm (2.6 in) in height.

The Meriva B debuted at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March, and went into production in July 2010. The Meriva is the first (and only) estate car in the compact MPV class to have suicide rear doors, which Opel call "FlexDoors". A panoramic sunroof is also available as standard on the top spec versions.^[7][8]

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  The rear of a Meriva B

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  Opel Meriva Concept

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  Meriva's FlexDoors, Santiago Carshow 2012, Chile

Engines

From launch, the Meriva was available with 5 engines (3 petrol, 2 diesel). The 1.7 diesel is only available with a 6-speed automatic gearbox and the 1.4 turbo (140 PS) and 1.7 (130 hp) are only available with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Since September 2010, 2 more engines have been available, both diesel - the 1.3 (95 hp) and the 1.7 (130 hp).^[9] All petrol engines are Ecotec.

From 2011, Stop/Start was added to certain engines [Engines with (S/S) are bold in CO2 column], a cleaner, more powerful 1.7 CDTI auto was added, and the petrol engines became slightly more efficient. A 6-speed automatic gearbox will soon be available for the 1.4T (120) petrol engine.^[10]

In January 2014. Opel introduced newly developed engine with restyled Meriva: 1.6 CDTI engine with 95 PS, 110 PS, and 136 PS.^[11]

Petrol engine
Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note	CO2 emission (g/km)	Years
1.4 VVT	I4	1398 cc	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @6000 rpm	130 N·m (96 lb·ft) @4000 rpm		144 (2010–2011) 143 (2011-)
1.4T VVT		1364 cc	120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @6000 rpm	175 N·m (129 lb·ft) @1750-4800 rpm		143 (2010–2011) 139 (2011-)
			140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @4900-6000 rpm	200 N·m (148 lb·ft)@1850-4900 rpm		156 (2010–2011) 151 (2011-)
Diesel engine
Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note	CO2 emission (g/km)	Years
1.3 CDTI	I4	1248 cc	75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4000 rpm	180 N·m (133 lb·ft) @1750-2500 rpm		129	2010-2014
1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX			95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) @4000 rpm	180 N·m (133 lb·ft)@1750-3500 rpm		119 (2010-) 109 (2011-)	2010-2014
1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX S/S		1598 cc	95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) @3500 rpm	280 N·m (207 lb·ft)@1500-1750 rpm		105	2014 -
			110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @3500 rpm	300 N·m (221 lb·ft)@1750-2000 rpm		105	2014 -
			136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @3500-4000 rpm	320 N·m (236 lb·ft)@2000-2500 rpm		116	2013-
1.7 CDTI		1686 cc	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @4000 rpm	260 N·m (192 lb·ft)@1700-2550 rpm	auto only	168	2010–'11
			110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @4000 rpm			160	2011-2014
			130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) @4000 rpm	300 N·m (221 lb·ft)@2000-2500 rpm		138	2010-2014

Facelift

A facelifted version was presented as a world premiere at the Brussels International Motor Show in January 2014.^[12][13]

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  Opel Meriva facelift

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  Rear view

References

1. "Opel. Opel In Spain". Car-cat.com. Archived from the original on 29 April 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
2. "This Is The New Chevrolet Spin". GM Authority. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
3. Chevrolet Imprensa - Brasil (2012). "Chevrolet Meriva". media.gm.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 October 2012. Monovolume desenvolvido de forma global dentro da General Motors do Brasil e da Opel, subsidiária da GM na Europa, o Meriva está entre os modelos mais vendidos da Chevrolet no País
4. "Opel Media - Europe - Meriva". Media.opel.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-16. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
5. "New Vauxhall Meriva review". Motortorque.com. 2010-04-20. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
6. "The Meriva B in detail". Motoring-news.com. 2010-04-07. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
7. "It’s all-clear on new Meriva | Auto Express News | News". Auto Express. 2009-11-08. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
8. "Vauxhall Meriva news - New Meriva: unhinged - 2009 - BBC Top Gear". Topgear.com. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
9. "The New More Efficient Vauxhall Meriva Diesel Engines". Carpages.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
10. "Vauxhall Official Site™ - New Cars - Used Cars - Vans". http://vauxhall.co.uk. Retrieved 15 July 2015. External link in |work= (help)
11. "The Opel Meriva: Great Upgrade for Ergonomics & Flexibility Champion". media.opel.de. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
12. "New Opel Meriva: World Premiere at the Brussels Motor Show". media.gm.com. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
13. "Premières & Dream Cars - 94rd Motor Show - 14 - 24 jan. 2016". Retrieved 15 July 2015.

External links

• Official Opel Meriva website (Ireland)
• 2010 Vauxhall Meriva in detail
• New Vauxhall Meriva review