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Vauxhall Meriva Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Vauxhall Meriva was new… (Mar 25 2003) THE family car market is huge and if a new vehicle has all the essentials plus a distinct element of family fun, its maker should be laughing. Perhaps that was why Vauxhall decid... Vauxhall Meriva Review
Vauxhall Meriva VXR - Car Review (2007 Dec)
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"AND the award for the best press pack of 2007 goes to... the Vauxhall Meriva!"Car companies used to send motoring hacks little more than a release and spec sheet when reviewing their models.But, for many firms, those days are gone as they dream up f... Vauxhall Meriva VXR
Vauxhall weaves Meriva magic - Car Review (2004 Dec)
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THERE'S a huge choice of models these days for families seeking spacious, versatile and keenly priced transport.Among the most innovative arrivals in recent years has been Vauxhall's Astra-based Zafira, with its ingenious layout - seating for seven o... Vauxhall weaves Meriva magic
Vauxhall Meriva 1.4T Exclusiv - Car Review (2010 Apr)
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 By BRUCE BOOTH SOON, that well-used slogan“ flexible friend” will take on a totally new meaning.For from July, the second-generation Vauxhall Meriva MPV will hit our streets, complete with its unique-in-class FlexDoors, FlexRail and FlexSp... Vauxhall Meriva 1.4T Exclusiv
Family friendly and cheap to run - Car Review (2011 May)
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VAUXHALL'S mini people carrier is comfortable, family friendly and cheap to buy second-hand.It’s a great MPV for smaller families – economical and reasonable to run either in petrol or diesel forms.The Meriva is based on the Corsa and uses the same 1... Family friendly and cheap to run
Latest Meriva's a flexible friend - Car Review (2010 May)
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SOON, that well-used slogan“ flexible friend” will take on a totally new meaning.For, from July, the second-generation Vauxhall Meriva MPV will hit our streets, complete with its unique-in-class FlexDoors, FlexRail and FlexSpace features, which combi... Latest Meriva's a flexible friend
Meriva weaves a magic spell - Car Review (2010 Apr)
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THE new Vauxhall Meriva is set to become the Rolls-Royce of compact people carriers, in more ways than one. When it goes on sale in July, the popular model will not only boast a sleeker, sharper suit of clothes but also become the most family friendl... Meriva weaves a magic spell
Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Life - Car Review (2003 Nov)
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VAUXHALL'S highly impressive Zafira seven-seater family MPV now has a little brother, the five-seater Meriva.Although smaller, it's not lacking in must-have features which should satisfy most users, whether they are up front or in the back.In fact, V... Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Life
Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 CDTi Design - Car Review (2006 Sep)
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VAUXHALL’S compact MPV, the Meriva has established something of a reputation - it seems that everyone who drives it comes out smiling.I gave it a try and its charm certainly works.Although Meriva is no newcomer to the market it has recently be... Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 CDTi Design
Vauxhall Meriva Design 1.7 CDTi - Car Review (2005 Feb)
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WHEN it comes to flexibility in MPVs, Vauxhall is a master of magic. Just take a look at its Zafira model, where the third row of seats completely disappears beneath the floor with a flick of the wrist.Its baby brother the Meriva is just as versatile... Vauxhall Meriva Design 1.7 CDTi
Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Club - Car Review (2006 Oct)
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THE desire to own an MPV, of almost any dimension, shows no sign of abating among the UK motoring public.Almost every major car maker has at least one on offer and they probably all make a good job of carting families around or being used by couples ... Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Club
Vauxhall Meriva VXR - Car Review (2007 Jun)
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A FAMILY needs many things out of a car - but above all space, economy and practicality.With the Meriva VXR you can have all of these - but Vauxhall also throws in performance levels normally associated with a hot hatch.This compact people carrier is... Vauxhall Meriva VXR
Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Life - Car Review (2003 Jul)
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FAMILIES seeking spacious, versatile and keenly priced transport are treated to a mind-boggling choice of models these days.Just when something truly innovative seems to be stealing a march on the rest, another manufacturer pulls a rabbit out of the ... Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Life
MPV for smaller families - Car Review (2009 Jun)
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VAUXHALL'S smallest family friendly MPV might be a little bland but it is comfortable, clever and cheap, making it very suitable for smaller families.The Meriva is based on the Corsa supermini and uses the same range of 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 petrol engine... MPV for smaller families
Vauxhall Meriva 1.8 MPV - Car Review (2004 Mar)
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VAUXHALL, you have to admit, has got this MPV business down to a fine art.It pointed the way with the seven-seater Zafira's super easy-to-use flexibility, rendering obsolete the strenuous requirement of having to lug seats from a car to clear out the... Vauxhall Meriva 1.8 MPV

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Vauxhall Meriva News, FAQs and Buyer's Guides

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New-look Meriva opens up (2010 Jan)
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VAUXHALL is poised to open up a fresh chapter in mini multiple purpose vehicle motoring.Back doors fitted with rear hinges will help the next generation Meriva boast dramatically easier access to seats in the rear - a feature set to make it a big hit... New-look Meriva opens up
Meriva sparks a new space revolution (2010 Mar)
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VAUXHALL is heralding its new look Meriva model as a car that will open doors to a space revolution. The latest generation of the popular compact MPV is available for order immediately and has an aggressive starting price of £15,495 for the 100PS 1.4... Meriva sparks a new space revolution
Open doors at Vauxhall (2010 Jan)
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VAUXHALL kicked off this year in fine style with a zippy new Astra to step up the competition with Ford and Volkswagen in the keenly-fought compact car sector.But the revitalised GM Europe subsidiary will keep up the showroom pressure with a fresh ta... Open doors at Vauxhall
Meriva rev counter (2008 Mar)
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Hi My rev counter bounces up and down it makes the headlights go dim and then bright. The car feels as if it is going to cut out. Do all Meriva's have this problem? Meriva rev counter
A new Max factor from Ford (2011 Mar)
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FORD has unveiled its smart new B-MAX as a production-ready concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.The car, which shares its platform with the Fiesta, is expected to prove a serious rival for established players like the Vauxhall Meriva.A new body des... A new Max factor from Ford

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