Vauxhall Meriva 2014 facelift - pictures

The facelifted Meriva features a new 1.6 CDTi diesel engine.

The Meriva suffers from a confusing model line-up, some aimed at private buyers and some at company car users.
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The dashboard is slick but the centre console has too many buttons.

The Meriva's novel rear doors remain but with the B-pillar in place the opening isn't as wide as the Ford B-Max.
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The Meriva's boot is spacious.

The facelifted Meriva looks upmarket for a family car.
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The best engine is the 1.6 litre CDTi in its 108bhp tune.

The Meriva offers up to 74.3mpg and low enough emissions to qualify for free road tax.
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The Meriva handles well with good grip levels.

The Vauxhall Meriva has lots of clever touches like the slide-out bike rack and Flexspace seating.
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Most of the engines are sluggish and unrefined.
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