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Opel Meriva
Overview
ManufacturerOpel (General Motors)
Production2003–2017
Body and chassis
ClassMini MPV (2003–2010)
Compact MPV (2010–2017)
Body style5-door estate
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
SuccessorOpel Crossland X

The Opel Meriva is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) engineered and produced by the German manufacturer Opel, from May 2003 to the beginning of 2017. 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 calledChevrolet Meriva (South America)
Vauxhall Meriva (United Kingdom)
Production2003–2010 (Spain)
2003–2012 (South America)
AssemblyZaragoza, Spain[1]
São Caetano do Sul, Brazil (GM Brazil)
Body and chassis
ClassMini MPV
Body style5-door estate
PlatformGamma platform
RelatedOpel Corsa C
Opel Combo C
Opel Tigra TwinTop
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,630 mm (103.5 in)
Length4,050 mm (159.4 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,625 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.

  • rear view
    rear view
  • Opel Meriva (2006–2009)
    Opel Meriva (2006–2009)
  • rear view
    rear view
  • Opel Meriva OPC (2006–2009)
    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 (2010–2017)

Meriva B
Overview
Also calledVauxhall Meriva (UK)
Opel Meriva Activan (Denmark)
Opel Meriva Crossvan (Israel)
Production2010–2017
AssemblyZaragoza, Spain
DesignerNiels Loeb
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV
Body style5-door estate
PlatformGM T platform
RelatedOpel Astra H
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L I4 (petrol)
1.4 L I4 turbo (petrol)
1.3 L I4 (diesel)
1.7 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,644 mm (104.1 in)
Length4,288 mm (168.8 in)
Width1,812 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,615 mm (63.6 in)
Chronology
SuccessorOpel Crossland X

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 rear-hinged rear doors, which Opel markets as "FlexDoors". A panoramic sunroof is also available as standard on the top spec versions.[7][8]

  • The rear of a Meriva B
    The rear of a Meriva B
  • Opel Meriva Concept
    Opel Meriva Concept
  • Meriva's FlexDoors, Santiago Carshow 2012, Chile
    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]

  • Opel Meriva facelift
    Opel Meriva facelift
  • Rear view
    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. {{cite web}}: 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.
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