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Vauxhall Meriva (2010 - 2017)

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reviewed by Hugo Darley on 19 January 2023
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reviewed by Anonymous on 11 November 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 11 November 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 13 November 2019
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reviewed by gasgussler on 10 April 2019
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reviewed by Anonymous on 7 March 2019
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reviewed by David Fairley on 3 October 2018
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reviewed by Anonymous on 2 June 2018
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reviewed by Anonymous on 2 June 2018
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reviewed by Anonymous on 2 June 2018
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reviewed by David Holyfield on 2 March 2018
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reviewed by Glen Costello on 1 January 2018
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reviewed by S. K. on 22 October 2017
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reviewed by Stormy. on 16 March 2017
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reviewed by gasgussler on 21 February 2017
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reviewed by Richard Acland on 10 October 2016
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reviewed by Anonymous on 24 July 2015
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Energy 1.3 CDTi 75 5dr MPV

reviewed by North Star on 30 June 2015
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Overall rating
4
How it drives
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Fuel economy
5
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
4
Cost of maintenance and repairs
5
Experience at the dealership
5
How practical it is
5
How you rate the manufacturer
5
Overall reliability

Probably the best built car we have ever owned but the slowest to get moving!

There has been a fad amongst car manufacturers to bring to market small cc diesel engines. The problem with them is they lack power at low revs and the turbo needs to kick-in before you get decent acceleration. I'm not convinced that these high revving small diesels give fuel economy. At an average of 54.8 mpg this is far worse than my previous 1.6 diesel Peugeot which averaged 64.1mpg.
However the Meriva is a brilliant small MPV which is very comfortable. The self-locking system is annoying as is the eco-start but this is made up for by the excellent build quality with no rattles or squeaks.
With a bigger engine this car could be the best in its class.

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reviewed by Weemorris on 1 May 2014
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reviewed by Anonymous on 28 November 2013
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reviewed by silverback1 on 5 June 2013
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reviewed by Anonymous on 30 May 2012
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reviewed by vauxhall on 14 February 2011
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reviewed by DREWIE on 6 November 2010

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About this car

Price£12,625–£23,185
Road TaxB–H
MPG39.8–74.3 mpg
Real MPG81.5%

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