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Opel Meriva
Manufacturer	Adam Opel GmbH
Also called	Chevrolet Meriva; Vauxhall Meriva
Production	2002—present
Assembly	Zaragoza, Spain; São Caetano do Sul, Brazil
Class	Mini MPV
Body style(s)	5-door MPV
Layout	FF layout
Platform	GM Gamma platform
Engine(s)	1.4L I4; 1.8L I4; 1.6L I4 Turbo; 1.3L I4 CDTI; 1.7L I4 CDTI
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2630 mm (103.5 in)
Length	4050 mm (159.4 in)
Width	1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1625 mm (64 in)
Related	Opel Corsa C; Opel Combo; Opel Tigra TwinTop

Chevrolet Meriva

The Opel Meriva is a mini MPV based on the platform of the third generation Opel Corsa and sold under that name on all of the European markets with the exception of the UK, where it is called the Vauxhall Meriva. It is also sold in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina under the Chevrolet marque. It is built in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil by General Motors do Brasil and in Figueruelas, Spain, by Opel. It first appeared in late 2002.

The Meriva is available with petrol and turbodiesel engines ranging from 1.3 L to 1.8 L, with power going from 70 PS (51 kW) to 125 PS (92 kW). The base model is also available with an Easytronic automated sequential manual transmission.

In Argentina there are several versions available:

GL 1.8 L 8V, base model, air conditioning.
GL Plus 1.8 L 8V, (GL with anti-lock braking system)
GL Plus 1.8 L 8V, with airbags
GLS (top of the line) 1.8 L 16V, ABS, EBD, front airbags, special rims, Flex5.
GLS Turbo Diesel 1.7 L
GLS Turbo Diesel 1.8 L
Easytronic 1.8 L 8V, air conditioning, ABS, front airbags, Flex5.

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. It has a generous trunk that can be further extended pushing the back seats into the floor.

[edit] The Next Meriva

A concept car named "Meriva Concept" was presented at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, showing the styling direction that the 2nd generation will take, including the suicide doors, a first for the mini-mpv category. The all new Meriva will debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, with it going into production sometime in 2010. ^[1] This will be the first Opel/Vauxhall to be fitted with a stop-start system to improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions. The Next Meriva will be fitted with a panoramic roof,^[2]most likely as standard.

[edit] Names and markets

Opel Meriva - Europe (except for UK), Singapore, Japan
Vauxhall Meriva - United Kingdom
Chevrolet Meriva - Latin America, Brazil

[edit] References

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