The 2006 Opel Meriva has new engines, certain items of equipment and slight changes in external design. The price ranges from € 13,170 to € 22,400.
Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva minivan is a five-door and five seats that can be configured to seat four. It measures 4.05 m long, 1.69 m wide and 1.62 m high. The trunk is large for the size of the Opel Meriva and can be adjusted to different needs, depending on the space in rear seats.
Opel Meriva
The relationship between value and price of the Opel Meriva is very good. There are small carriers that cost a little less like the Mitsubishi Colt and the Renault Modus, but none of them has the scope or functionality of the Opel Meriva. The Colt and the Modus can be more suitable for those who appreciate the dynamic qualities especially since this is worse off the Opel Meriva.
Opel Meriva
Functionally, the Opel Meriva can be equal or better than larger, more expensive carriers. Especially notable for the way that changes its configuration from five to four places.
Opel Meriva
The renewed version of the Opel Meriva is distinguished mainly by a chrome bar on the grid. The way to lower the entry of air is different, now has an outlet next to the fog. Headlamps and pilots also change. At the tailgate, the inscription "Meriva" was at the bottom of it. According to the tailgate has a chrome molding at the bottom. For upholstery and vary within certain elements of coating.
Opel Meriva
Among the new items of optional equipment is a bend lighting (AFL) with halogen lights, not with the optional xenon. Now, everyone has a series of electrical control of the lock gate and lights accompaniment.
Opel Meriva
In the range there are three new engines, two petrol and diesel. Diesel is a 1.2 liter, as above 69 HP, but that gives 75 hp. The main difference with respect to this engine of 69 HP is having a series of maintenance-free particulate filter. This type of filter virtually eliminates the emission of particulate matter (soot).
Opel Meriva
The benefits and consumption with this new engine are almost equal to those of the Opel Meriva 69 hp. It reaches 157 km / h top speed (before 156 km / h), accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 17.8 s, and has approved an average consumption of 5.0 l per 100 km.
Opel Meriva
Opel has also replaced the petrol engine 1.6 l by a new type Twinport, which also mounts on the Astra and Zafira. The admission system 'Twinport' improved engine performance when operating at half load.
Opel Meriva
The power of this engine is increased from 101 to 105 hp. With it reaches 181 km / h maximum speed, accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 13.3 s, and has approved an average consumption of 6.7 l/100 km. It is an average value much lower than the previous engine, and it is normal compared to other carriers of its size and power.
Opel Meriva
The third new engine is leading the OPC version, which has a gasoline engine turbocharged 1.6 liter and 180 hp. With it reaches 222 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.2 s and has an average consumption of 7.8 l/100 km. No other minivan similar in size and power, the closest is the Mercedes-Benz A 200 Turbo 5d.
Opel Meriva
In addition to the three new engines are available with three engines, two petrol and diesel. The gasoline is a 90 hp 1.4 liter and 1.8 liter with 125 hp. The latter is replaced, throughout 2006, a variant with 140 hp. Diesel is a 1.7 liter with 101 hp.
Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva is available versions, in three trim levels and equipment: "Essentia", "Enjoy" and "Cosmo". Versions' Essentia 'are four airbags, ABS, three-point belts on all seats anchors, fasteners Isofix child seat in the rear outer seats, power steering electric variable assistance, central locking with remote control, electric windows and front bumper body color.
Opel Meriva
Versions' Enjoy 'also have air conditioning, drawer under the passenger's seat, height-adjustable steering wheel, reading lights, leather steering wheel, radio with CD and controls the steering wheel, alloy wheels and 15-inch and side moldings handles body color.
Opel Meriva
Finally, the Opel Meriva finished 'Cosmo', in addition to the above, have air conditioning, rear electric windows, front center armrest, fog lights, windshield atérmico and electric and heated outside mirrors.
Opel Meriva
Among the optional equipment that you can incorporate include stability control, curtain airbags, alarm, cruise control, tables after backs of the front seats, power sunroof, xenon headlights and browser.
Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva minivan is one of five seats out for the efficient manner in which you can change your seating configuration, from five to four seats. Has the 'FlexSpace', which can be converted easily from five to four, three, two, or a square, without taking any car seat.
Opel Meriva
In the five-seat configuration, and without bringing the four seats, the legroom for rear occupants varies from 60 to 72 cm, according to the longitudinal seat. In the position to give more breadth to the trunk (550 liters) space is long enough for children.
Opel Meriva
Rear width (137 cm) is higher than other carriers have similar (except Mercedes-Benz Class A), but it is limited to adults with long voyages sufficient comfort.
Opel Meriva
In the four-seat configuration, with the seats out of the gates, the Opel Meriva has more legroom for rear-seat carriers and some much larger saloons. According to the longitudinal seating space varies from 72 to 79 cm.
Opel Meriva
In addition, optional (95 €) the passenger seat can be killed in the form of a table. You can also place the back of the rear seats in three inclinations (17, 23 or 29 degrees). The rear seats can be folded to create a flat surface in the trunk (so it has a capacity of 1410 liters).
Opel Meriva
The mechanisms to do these operations are not difficult to learn to handle. Sometimes you have to make some effort to manage and therefore require a small adjustment process.
Opel Meriva
There is currently no minivan about 4.0 meters long that has a feature similar to the interior Opel Meriva. Renault Scenic also can become a four-seater, but it is necessary to remove the center seat of the car. Functionally, the Opel Meriva can be equal or better than larger, more expensive carriers.
Opel Meriva
The driving position is similar to a car, albeit with some specific features of a minivan. The relationship between seat, steering wheel and pedals is normal, but it's worth, if you buy the basic version-order option with steering wheel height adjustment (95 €). The seat is a bit high relative to the ground, but is well in relation to driving.
Opel Meriva
The seats are hard to soft, suitable for persons engaged in long journeys, and are comfortable. The seat height adjustment is awkward to operate. To lower the seat should be a lever action that releases the anchor, and force down to the desired height position.
Opel Meriva
The quality of materials covering the interior of the Opel Meriva is normal. They have generally good fit, good sense of touch and give strength. Despite this, some pieces badly adjusted and noise that could result over time, like decorative molding on the dashboard or a plastic piece of the bottom of the center console.
Opel Meriva
The upper part of the dashboard and doors are finished in plastic granules (typical of Opel) with a slight soft touch. As usual in cars of this price, the plastic on the bottom of the dashboard and doors is of inferior quality.
Opel Meriva
Rear occupants can have the system 'Twin Audio (€ 155). This device allows you to listen through headphones, like the driver is listening (no rear speakers) or a different sound (listen to a disc while the driver listens to the radio, or vice versa). In no case can be heard a radio or a different song from the CD you're listening to the driver at the time.
Opel Meriva
The trunk has two compartments in the sides and six hooks subject. It also has a double bottom 10 cm, below which is a spare wheel of normal size.
Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva minivan is a five-door and five seats that can be configured to seat four. It measures 4.05 m long, 1.69 m wide and 1.62 m high. The trunk is large for the size of the Opel Meriva and can be adjusted to different needs, depending on the space in rear seats.
Opel Meriva
The relationship between value and price of the Opel Meriva is very good. There are small carriers that cost a little less like the Mitsubishi Colt and the Renault Modus, but none of them has the scope or functionality of the Opel Meriva. The Colt and the Modus can be more suitable for those who appreciate the dynamic qualities especially since this is worse off the Opel Meriva.
Opel Meriva
Functionally, the Opel Meriva can be equal or better than larger, more expensive carriers. Especially notable for the way that changes its configuration from five to four places.
Opel Meriva
The renewed version of the Opel Meriva is distinguished mainly by a chrome bar on the grid. The way to lower the entry of air is different, now has an outlet next to the fog. Headlamps and pilots also change. At the tailgate, the inscription "Meriva" was at the bottom of it. According to the tailgate has a chrome molding at the bottom. For upholstery and vary within certain elements of coating.
Opel Meriva
Among the new items of optional equipment is a bend lighting (AFL) with halogen lights, not with the optional xenon. Now, everyone has a series of electrical control of the lock gate and lights accompaniment.
Opel Meriva
In the range there are three new engines, two petrol and diesel. Diesel is a 1.2 liter, as above 69 HP, but that gives 75 hp. The main difference with respect to this engine of 69 HP is having a series of maintenance-free particulate filter. This type of filter virtually eliminates the emission of particulate matter (soot).
Opel Meriva
The benefits and consumption with this new engine are almost equal to those of the Opel Meriva 69 hp. It reaches 157 km / h top speed (before 156 km / h), accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 17.8 s, and has approved an average consumption of 5.0 l per 100 km.
Opel Meriva
Opel has also replaced the petrol engine 1.6 l by a new type Twinport, which also mounts on the Astra and Zafira. The admission system 'Twinport' improved engine performance when operating at half load.
Opel Meriva
The power of this engine is increased from 101 to 105 hp. With it reaches 181 km / h maximum speed, accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 13.3 s, and has approved an average consumption of 6.7 l/100 km. It is an average value much lower than the previous engine, and it is normal compared to other carriers of its size and power.
Opel Meriva
The third new engine is leading the OPC version, which has a gasoline engine turbocharged 1.6 liter and 180 hp. With it reaches 222 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.2 s and has an average consumption of 7.8 l/100 km. No other minivan similar in size and power, the closest is the Mercedes-Benz A 200 Turbo 5d.
Opel Meriva
In addition to the three new engines are available with three engines, two petrol and diesel. The gasoline is a 90 hp 1.4 liter and 1.8 liter with 125 hp. The latter is replaced, throughout 2006, a variant with 140 hp. Diesel is a 1.7 liter with 101 hp.
Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva is available versions, in three trim levels and equipment: "Essentia", "Enjoy" and "Cosmo". Versions' Essentia 'are four airbags, ABS, three-point belts on all seats anchors, fasteners Isofix child seat in the rear outer seats, power steering electric variable assistance, central locking with remote control, electric windows and front bumper body color.
Opel Meriva
Versions' Enjoy 'also have air conditioning, drawer under the passenger's seat, height-adjustable steering wheel, reading lights, leather steering wheel, radio with CD and controls the steering wheel, alloy wheels and 15-inch and side moldings handles body color.
Opel Meriva
Finally, the Opel Meriva finished 'Cosmo', in addition to the above, have air conditioning, rear electric windows, front center armrest, fog lights, windshield atérmico and electric and heated outside mirrors.
Opel Meriva
Among the optional equipment that you can incorporate include stability control, curtain airbags, alarm, cruise control, tables after backs of the front seats, power sunroof, xenon headlights and browser.
Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva minivan is one of five seats out for the efficient manner in which you can change your seating configuration, from five to four seats. Has the 'FlexSpace', which can be converted easily from five to four, three, two, or a square, without taking any car seat.
Opel Meriva
In the five-seat configuration, and without bringing the four seats, the legroom for rear occupants varies from 60 to 72 cm, according to the longitudinal seat. In the position to give more breadth to the trunk (550 liters) space is long enough for children.
Opel Meriva
Rear width (137 cm) is higher than other carriers have similar (except Mercedes-Benz Class A), but it is limited to adults with long voyages sufficient comfort.
Opel Meriva
In the four-seat configuration, with the seats out of the gates, the Opel Meriva has more legroom for rear-seat carriers and some much larger saloons. According to the longitudinal seating space varies from 72 to 79 cm.
Opel Meriva
In addition, optional (95 €) the passenger seat can be killed in the form of a table. You can also place the back of the rear seats in three inclinations (17, 23 or 29 degrees). The rear seats can be folded to create a flat surface in the trunk (so it has a capacity of 1410 liters).
Opel Meriva
The mechanisms to do these operations are not difficult to learn to handle. Sometimes you have to make some effort to manage and therefore require a small adjustment process.
Opel Meriva
There is currently no minivan about 4.0 meters long that has a feature similar to the interior Opel Meriva. Renault Scenic also can become a four-seater, but it is necessary to remove the center seat of the car. Functionally, the Opel Meriva can be equal or better than larger, more expensive carriers.
Opel Meriva
The driving position is similar to a car, albeit with some specific features of a minivan. The relationship between seat, steering wheel and pedals is normal, but it's worth, if you buy the basic version-order option with steering wheel height adjustment (95 €). The seat is a bit high relative to the ground, but is well in relation to driving.
Opel Meriva
The seats are hard to soft, suitable for persons engaged in long journeys, and are comfortable. The seat height adjustment is awkward to operate. To lower the seat should be a lever action that releases the anchor, and force down to the desired height position.
Opel Meriva
The quality of materials covering the interior of the Opel Meriva is normal. They have generally good fit, good sense of touch and give strength. Despite this, some pieces badly adjusted and noise that could result over time, like decorative molding on the dashboard or a plastic piece of the bottom of the center console.
Opel Meriva
The upper part of the dashboard and doors are finished in plastic granules (typical of Opel) with a slight soft touch. As usual in cars of this price, the plastic on the bottom of the dashboard and doors is of inferior quality.
Opel Meriva
Rear occupants can have the system 'Twin Audio (€ 155). This device allows you to listen through headphones, like the driver is listening (no rear speakers) or a different sound (listen to a disc while the driver listens to the radio, or vice versa). In no case can be heard a radio or a different song from the CD you're listening to the driver at the time.
Opel Meriva
The trunk has two compartments in the sides and six hooks subject. It also has a double bottom 10 cm, below which is a spare wheel of normal size.
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