The new Meriva has a freshened front end, with a reprofiled bumper and more prominent V-grille, which brings the mini-MPV into line with the latest Vauxhall family look. At the rear the Meriva gains dark rear lamp lenses and a classy chrome strip across the tailgate. New paint schemes and wheels combine with a revised cabin, featuring extra chrome detailing and fresh fabrics, to complete the stylish new look.

New engines are also become available, and both offer exceptional economy. The high-tech 1.3-litre CDTi diesel, as used in Corsa and Tigra, will appear in Meriva for the first time, delivering an impressive combined fuel economy figure of 57mpg allied to a lively top speed of 98mph. The award-winning 75PS unit features common-rail injection and four-valves per cylinder to ensure excellent economy and smooth responses.

The second new addition is to the petrol engine line-up, in the form of the 1.6-litre 105PS Twinport engine used in Astra and Zafira. With 5PS more than the outgoing Meriva 1.6, the newcomer is livelier yet more economical, having a top speed of 112mph and a combined economy figure of 42.2mpg – a six percent improvement over the outgoing car.

Statistics - MY2006

CO2 emissions: 135g/km

MPG Combined: 56.5

Engine: 1248cc Diesel
Transmission : 5 Speed Man

BHP/Torque: 75bhp/170Nm

Kerb Weight: 1318kg
Top Speed: 98 MPH
0-62 MPH: 16.6 secs
Insurance Group: 3
Warranty: 36 months/60,000

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