Opel Meriva B: used car test – autobild.de

C.Levere family cars don’t have to be expensive. Opel succeeded in proving this with the second generation of Meriva from 2010 onwards. With a length of just 4.30 meters, the Rüsselsheim-based company created a compact van with an individual look. The technology was down to earth and (almost) free of experiments, it was largely supplied by Astra and Zafira. But how fit is the model with the peculiar kink in the sideline after almost eight years?

Our test vehicle from the Franz Pohl dealership in Hamburg was first registered in November 2013. It drives up with a completely sufficient 120-horsepower turbo gasoline engine in fine innovation thread. According to Schwacke, a hefty 24,750 euros were due for exactly this configuration. But the equipment leaves little to be desired, even from today’s perspective: aluminum rims, multifunction steering wheel, heated seats, sat nav and air conditioning are on board. In general, the Meriva B In addition to an elevated seating position, there is comfortably space for four people and numerous smart details: The good ideas on board range from a longitudinally movable center armrest with various storage areas to a variably designed rear bench with a sliding and folding mechanism and a horizontally divided trunk compartment.

The rear-hinged rear doors are an eye-catcher: Opel called them FlexDoors back then. Except for an unusual appearance, however, they hardly offer any additional benefits. On the contrary: the enormous 84 degree opening angle quickly creates unwanted paint smacks on the door edges in everyday life. Despite the sometimes simple plastics, the other long-term quality knows how to please. The softly tuned chassis does not rumble, nor does the interior crackle excessively. With the exception of peeling soft paint on some buttons and infotainment that is out of date, the interior still looks fresh today. In 2014 the Meriva a subtle facelift with a revised front and refreshed engines. In 2017, production started in Zaragoza, Spains. In the AUTO BILD long-term test it was shown Meriva 2014 not only clever, but also solid: In the end it was enough for a 2–.

Conclusion: The charm of the second Meriva has not faded even after eleven years. Used it is not a bargain, but still interesting. Its maintenance costs are moderate and the concept is ideal for smaller families.