New Vauxhall Meriva with Flexdoors - Full details plus new brochure download
New Vauxhall Meriva
Walter C Brigg are proud to announce the arrival of the New Vauxhall Meriva, set to turn the conventional concept of family car usability on its head, with it's dynamic styling, premium quality, unique first in segment rear hinged ”FlexDoors” and a raft of clever features. See it in our showrooms now.
With styling cues taken from the interior and exterior of our latest models the New Meriva will also feature Vauxhall’s signature lighting, wrap around “wing” dash and side body blade sculpture. A distinctive ‘wave’ in the rear window line has been created which accentuates the FlexDoors and also offers panoramic views for rear passengers.
As well as the dynamic styling, New Meriva’s dimensions have evolved, now 236 mm longer, 118 mm wider and with a reduced ride height of 9 mm New Meriva can no longer be referred to as a small monocab. The vehicle is now positioned in the heart of the compact monocab segment. This size increase combined with a longer wheelbase, wider front and rear tracks have helped enhanced the overall ride and handling qualities to offer an even greater drive.
Flexibility
New Meriva offers increased practicality and versatility over the outgoing model. Flexibility is the key; with 32 separate storage solutions ranging from an ample glove box which has a space saving shelf for the owner’s manual, as well as coins and pens. There’s also a mini glove box on the driver’s side, while the front door pockets can carry drinks bottles of up to 1.5 litres and up to 1.0 litre bottles in the rear. In the luggage area, the Flex Floor can be set to bumper height for ease of loading whilst at the same time offers under floor stowage with further storage compartments provided in the luggage area sidewalls.
The Flexibility message does not end here, Vauxhall have developed some unique and first in segment features for the New Meriva as well as enhancing some of our current solutions to accommodate a variety of family transport needs.
Flexibility: FlexDoors
A unique first-in-segment feature that offers the complete “WOW” factor. FlexDoors are rear-hinged back doors which swing open towards the back of the car at an angle of nearly 90 degrees, vastly improving the ease with which occupants enter and leave the cabin. Rather than having to step back, or to one side, as you would using a conventional front-hinged door, the FlexDoors allow unimpeded forward entry / exit to and from the cabin.
For parents with small children there are further benefits. Due to the larger door opening and free space around the B-pillar, parents can lift small children forwards in to rear-mounted, second-stage child seats without having to contort themselves around a door. And with both the front and rear doors open (the fronts open at a similar angle to the rear FlexDoors) a ‘parent friendly’ zone is created with no door barrier between front and rear occupants.
Another feature of the FlexDoors is the sculptured ”wave line”, the wave line on the rear doors compliments the overall design of the New Meriva and offers improved passenger visibility in the rear, especially for small children.
It’s worth noting that the New Meriva’s FlexDoors have an array of safety features built in to the vehicle. For example, at speeds of above 2 mph, the doors automatically lock and a proximity sensor housed within the rear doors also stops the occupants from opening the doors above this speed.
Flexibility: FlexSpace
While FlexSpace makes it easier to convert the Meriva from five seats to two, both the outer rear seats can be folded or moved forward and back individually, and when the centre seat is folded also slide inwards to provide more shoulder width and leg room in a spacious four seat layout. With the rear seatbacks up, the Meriva’s has 400 litres of luggage capacity, increasing to 920 litres with the seatbacks folded. But use all the space up to the roof and an impressive 1500 litre capacity is available.
Flexibility: FlexRail
A totally new concept in storage, New Meriva’s unique FlexRail system provides convenient and adaptable storage for a wide range of everyday items, from drinks bottles and bags to colouring books and MP3 players.
Space for the FlexRail between the front seats has been liberated by raising the gearshift location and replacing the traditional handbrake with an easy to use electronic park brake button (standard on all models). The result is an uninterrupted storage zone that extends rearward from the base of the centre console and is accessible from the rear seats.
The base floor module which is standard on the S, Exclusiv and SE trims comprises of two cup holders, a 12-volt power socket , Aux-in & USB connection. The Exclusiv trim gains twin polished aluminum rails with a sliding cup holder and the range topping SE model further features a sliding storage box with armrest.
The removable sliding cup holder and storage box with arm rest can be positioned at varying points along the aluminum rails to accommodate a variety of storage needs.
Trim Levels& Key Features
The New Meriva trim strategy has been streamlined for launch and the trim names will also align to mirror our new model range. The S trim will replace Life, Exclusiv replaces Club and the top of the range SE model will replace the Design. New Meriva’s model range is packed with enhanced features and a whole host of standard specification:
S - Key Features
FlexDoors
Base storage module
FlexSpace seating
15” steel wheels (image attached)
CD 400CD player with MP3 format
Aux-in & USB connections
Graphic information display
Electronic park brake
ESP
Power / heated door mirrors
Power front windows
Driver and front passenger air bags
Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags
Air bag deactivation switch
Reach & rake steering
Driver’s seat height adjuster
Emergency tyre inflation kit
12V front auxiliary power socket
Exclusiv - Key Features (over and above S)
FlexRails with sliding tray cup holder
Air conditioning
16” steel wheels
Remote audio controls
Cruise control
Full size curtain airbags
Active front head seat headrests
Seat belt warning for rear seats
Ambient centre stack lighting
12V rear auxiliary power socket
Choice of three fabric interiors
SE - Key Features (over and above Exclusiv)
FlexRails with sliding storage box and arm rest
Panoramic fixed full glass roof with electronic sunshade
16” alloy wheels (image attached)
Front fog lamps
Trip computer
Dark tint rear windows and rear screen
Rear power windows
Foldable tray tables on front seat backs
Floor storage box under driver’s seat
Storage draw under passenger seat
Leather steering wheel
Chrome strip door handles
Front and rear sill protector plates
Choice of two Morrocana interiors
Powertrains & Emissions
A new Euro V power train line up will feature in the New Meriva portfolio with power outputs ranging from 75PS to 140PS. Small capacity turbo engines are key to offering high power whilst at the same time reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
The petrol engine line-up comprises of three 1.4 16v variants, the range starts with Meriva’s only normally aspirated engine which offers a power output of 100PS. This is complimented by two turbocharged 1.4 16v engines which produce 120PS & 140PS respectively. The 1.4 100PS and the 1.4 120PS turbo will be mated to a five speed manual gearbox, whilst the 1.4 140PS turbo will have a 6 speed manual gearbox.
The turbocharged diesel line up starts with a 1.3CDTi 75PS engine which offers increased low end torque compared with outgoing model, a higher powered low C02 1.3CDTi 95PS ecoFLEX variant will also be available. Two 1.7CDTi 16v engines will complete the range and will produce 100PS and 130PS respectively.
Both 1.3CDTi 16v engines will be equipped with a 5 speed manual gear box, whilst the 1.7CDTi 100PS will have a 6 speed fully automatic & the 1.7CDTi 130PS will have a 6 speed manual.
The table below offers further guidance on the New Meriva power trains and C02improvement vs the equivalent engines on the outgoing model.
Call 01535 633241 or our sales team for full details today.
PRESS REVIEWS
New Meriva had its World Premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show on 2 March and has received exceptional coverage from the UK press ever since:
All are in agreement on the impressive style of the car, and they have generated excitement for the competitive potential that New Meriva has to offer, as the following examples demonstrate:
Richard Hammond, Daily Mirror - 21 January
"(the picture) shows how the doors operate and gives an idea of how practical the Meriva will be. I predicted a hit and I don't think I'm wrong."
Auto Express - 27 January
"The rear-hinged back doors are more than just a gimmick, and make getting in and out a breeze - they should also be popular with parents, who'll notice the benefits when strapping their children in the back...The designers have even added a splash of desirability with the sculpted bodywork."
Top Gear - February 2010
(re: FlexDoors) "...they do look excellent, as does the rest of the car."
Autocar.co.uk - 7 April
"This is a highly innovative compact MPV, with superb interior flexibility. It's well-made and pleasant to drive, and the rear-hinged doors and configurable rear seat can't be matched by the opposition...overall, a very clever and appealing machine."
Auto Trader.co.uk - 8 April
"Those rear-hinged doors help the Meriva stand out from the crowd in a way that buyers will find useful - overall rating 10/10."
What Car? online - 8 April
"An innovative take on the small MPV with rear-hinged rear doors for easy access. Drives well with comfy ride and secure handling. Packed with family-friendly features."
The Sun - 9 April
"MERIVA'S A-DOOR-ABLE"
"...the reverse-hinged doors make a difference, particularly with kids and mums - the Meriva's target audience."
