Opel has unveiled an updated version of the Meriva compact van. The car has become more modern in appearance and received new motors.
The main feature of the model - rear doors opening against the move - remained unchanged. There are no fundamental innovations in the design either: modified bumpers, optics and a radiator grille do not go beyond the standard restyling. Interior updates are also not revolutionary: the IntelliLink multimedia system has been improved, which is now available with a 7-inch color touch monitor, finishing materials have traditionally been updated ... The most significant changes have occurred in the technical part.
The main thing is that Meriva received a new turbodiesel: instead of the previous 1.7-liter 130-horsepower unit, a new 1.6 CDTI engine with 136 hp was registered under the hood of the model. Moreover, this is the first turbodiesel of the new line: deformed versions of this engine are promised later. In addition to the diesel engine, there are updated 1.4-liter petrol turbo engines with a capacity of 120 or 140 hp, as well as a basic atmospheric 100-horsepower version. Moreover, in the "new edition" these motors comply with the most stringent environmental standards Euro-6.
The gearboxes have also been updated: on the 5- and 6-speed manual gearboxes, the shift mechanism has become softer and clearer. And those who do not want to turn the lever on their own will be able to get a new 6-speed "automatic".
Acceptance of orders for the updated compact van will begin in November. Then they promise to publish the prices. The car will go on sale in January 2014.
Opel has updated the Meriva compact MPV
