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Opel Meriva 
Manufacturer Opel Also called Vauxhall Meriva Production 2002–present Layout FF layout Platform Gamma platform The Opel Meriva is a mini MPV engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel. The car is sold under the Opel brand on all of the European markets with the exception of the United Kingdom, where it is called the Vauxhall Meriva, and Latin America, where it carried the Chevrolet badge. It is built in Figueruelas, Spain by Opel. It first appeared in late 2002. The Meriva B appeared in 2010.
Like its bigger sibling, the Zafira Tourer, 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.
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Meriva A
Meriva A 
Facelifted Meriva AAlso called Chevrolet Meriva
Vauxhall MerivaProduction 2002–2010
2002–2011 (Brazil)Assembly Zaragoza, Spain[1]
São Caetano do Sul, BrazilClass Mini MPV Body style 5-door MPV Engine 1.4L I4
1.8L I4
1.6L I4 Turbo
1.3L I4 CDTi
1.7L I4 CDTiTransmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
5-speed automaticWheelbase 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) Related Opel Corsa C
Opel Combo
Opel Tigra TwinTopThe Meriva A is based on the third-generation Opel Corsa C. It appeared in late 2002/early 2003.
Pre-Facelift Brazilian Chevrolet Meriva
Engines
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 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, 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)
2006 Facelift
When the Meriva was facelifted in 2006,the front and rear ends were revised, and 3 new/revised engines came along as well as an extra trim level - the OPC.
Engines
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
Meriva B
Opel Meriva B 
Also called Vauxhall Meriva Production 2010–present Assembly Zaragoza, Spain Class Mini MPV Body style 5-door MPV Layout FF layout Engine 1.4L I4
1.4L I4 turbo
1.3L I4 CDTi
1.7L I4 CDTITransmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automaticRelated Opel Corsa D
Opel Combo DDesigner Niels Loeb 
The rear of a Meriva B 1.3 CDTiThe Meriva B debuted at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March, and went into production in June 2010. The Meriva is the first (and only) car in the MPV class to have rear-hinged rear doors, which Opel call 'FlexDoors'. A panoramic roof is also available as standard on the top spec versions.[2][3] Available in most Merivas is an all-new 'FlexRail'. Located in the middle of the car, it 'provides convenient and adaptable storage for a wide range of everyday items and is an uninterrupted storage zone that extends rearward from the base of the centre stack and is accessible from the rear seats'. This means, however, that the gear lever is raised and an electronic parking brake is standard.[4][5]
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 (140PS) and 1.7 (130 hp) are only available with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The rest are only available with a 5-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).[6] All engines are Ecotec. Stop/Start was added from 2011. [Engines with (S/S) are bold in CO2 column].
Petrol engine Model Engine Displacement Power Torque (Nm/Ib ft) Note CO2 emission (g/km) 1.4 VVT I4 1398 cc 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @6000 rpm (130/96) @4000 rpm 144 1.4T VVT I4 1398 cc 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @6000 rpm (175/129)@1750-4800 rpm 143 1.4T VVT I4 1398 cc 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @4900-6000 rpm (200/148)@1850-4900 rpm 156 Diesel engine Model Engine Displacement Power Torque (Nm/Ib ft) Note CO2 emission (g/km) 1.3 CDTI I4 1248 cc 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4000 rpm (180/133) @1750-2500 rpm 129 1.3 CDTI Ecoflex I4 1248 cc 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) @4000 rpm (180/133)@1750-3500 rpm 119 (2010-) 109 (2011-)
1.7 CDTI I4 1686 cc 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @4000 rpm (260/192)@1700-2550 rpm auto only 168 1.7 CDTI I4 1686 cc 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) @4000 rpm (300/221)@2000-2500 rpm 138 References
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