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Opel Meriva

Family life with a twist: Meriva B's rear-hinged FlexDoors open to 84 degrees.12

Researched October 30, 2026 from 28 sources

Also called

  • Mini-ZafiraUsed in 2003 launch coverage of the Corsa-based Meriva.3
  • MängelzwergTÜV used this label for the Meriva's lowest fault rate among 2- and 3-year-old cars in 2007, then again in its 2014 report.24

At a glance

0100200
74–178 hpPower
01020
8.2–17.8 s0–100 km/h
0125250
157–222 km/hTop speed
0200400
125–320 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,255–1,503 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.12451013

Engine
Gas, LPG and turbo-diesel; A: 1.3–1.8 L; B: 1.3–1.7 L12411
Layout
Front engine, front-wheel drive1
Gearbox
A: 5/6-speed manual, 5-speed Easytronic; B: 5/6-speed manual, 6-speed auto1
Built at
A/B: Zaragoza, Spain; A: São José dos Campos, Brazil; Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine112

The story

Meriva A was built to combine compact size with FlexSpace seating. General Motors do Brasil and Opel in Rüsselsheim developed it together; it wore Vauxhall badges in the UK and Chevrolet badges in Latin America.145

2003: FlexSpace arrives on Corsa C foundations20032005: A Meriva mule tests new door hinges20052006: 178 hp and six speeds for OPC/VXR20062008: Geneva previews independent FlexDoors20082010: First generation tops 1 million sales · Meriva B grows and moves upmarket20102014: Euro 6, 1.6 CDTI and a 99 g/km claim20142017: Crossland X replaces the Meriva2017 Opel Corsa C (C): Introduced 2000CMeriva A (A): 2003–2010 (Spain); 2003–2012 (Brazil)AMeriva B (B): 2010–2017B 200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones14
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YearWhat happened
Introduced 2000Opel Corsa C (C)
2003–2010 (Spain); 2003–2012 (Brazil)Meriva A (A)
2010–2017Meriva B (B)
2003FlexSpace arrives on Corsa C foundations
2005A Meriva mule tests new door hinges
2006178 hp and six speeds for OPC/VXR
2008Geneva previews independent FlexDoors
2010First generation tops 1 million sales
2010Meriva B grows and moves upmarket
2014Euro 6, 1.6 CDTI and a 99 g/km claim
2017Crossland X replaces the Meriva
  1. 2003

    FlexSpace arrives on Corsa C foundations

    Meriva A arrives in May with sliding, folding FlexSpace rear seats. European cars earn 4 Euro NCAP adult-protection stars.1

  2. 2005

    A Meriva mule tests new door hinges

    In March, an old Meriva gets different door-hinge layouts on each side, then is tested through everyday journeys in the rear seats.6

  3. 2006

    178 hp and six speeds for OPC/VXR

    The facelift brings a 1.6-liter turbo and six-speed manual; OPC/VXR spring rates rise 30% at the front and 25% at the rear.17

  4. 2008

    Geneva previews independent FlexDoors

    The Meriva Concept shows rear-hinged back doors that open independently of the fronts, with 90-degree openings.8

  5. 2010

    First generation tops 1 million sales

    By April, the first generation has sold over 1 million cars and led its segment with a 27% market share.6

  6. 2010

    Meriva B grows and moves upmarket

    June brings a larger Meriva B, better cabin plastics and FlexDoors; November brings 5 Euro NCAP stars, with 89% adult and 77% child protection.1910

  7. 2014

    Euro 6, 1.6 CDTI and a 99 g/km claim

    The facelift brings Euro 6 gas and LPG engines plus the 1.6 CDTI; the 108 hp diesel is claimed to use 3.8 L/100 km and emit 99 g/km CO2.12

  8. 2017

    Crossland X replaces the Meriva

    Meriva B production stops in June, closing a two-generation run begun in 2003; the Crossland X replaces the MPV with an urban crossover.1

Every generation

  • Opel Corsa C
    CIntroduced 2000
  • Meriva A
    A2003–2010 (Spain); 2003–2012 (Brazil)
  • Meriva B
    B2010–2017
  • Chevrolet Spin
    Chevrolet Spin
  • Opel Crossland X
    Opel Crossland X

Power over the years

From 123 hp to 178 hp in 3 years.

050100150200 2002200420062008201020122014 hp 2003 · 123 hp · Meriva A 1.8 Ecotec2004 · 89 hp · Meriva A 1.4 Twinport2005 · 104 hp · Meriva A 1.6 Twinport2006 · 178 hp · Meriva A OPC/VXR 1.6 Turbo2009 · 86 hp · Meriva A 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX2010 · 99 hp · Meriva B 1.4 VVT2010 · 118 hp · Meriva B 1.4T 118 hp2010 · 128 hp · Meriva B 1.7 CDTI2010 · 138 hp · Meriva B 1.4T 138 hp2014 · 94 hp · Meriva B 1.6 CDTI 94 hp2014 · 108 hp · Meriva B 1.6 CDTI 108 hp2014 · 134 hp · Meriva B 1.6 CDTI 134 hp 178 hp Meriva A OPC/VXR 1.6 Turbo 123 hp Meriva A 1.8 Ecotec
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YearHorsepowerModel
2003123Meriva A 1.8 Ecotec
200489Meriva A 1.4 Twinport
2005104Meriva A 1.6 Twinport
2006178Meriva A OPC/VXR 1.6 Turbo
200986Meriva A 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX
201099Meriva B 1.4 VVT
2010118Meriva B 1.4T 118 hp
2010128Meriva B 1.7 CDTI
2010138Meriva B 1.4T 138 hp
201494Meriva B 1.6 CDTI 94 hp
2014108Meriva B 1.6 CDTI 108 hp
2014134Meriva B 1.6 CDTI 134 hp

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Meriva A standard trims

    2003–2010

  • Standard

    Meriva B Selection / Edition / Design Edition / Innovation

    2010–2017

  • Vauxhall Meriva B S / Exclusiv / SE / Tech Line

    Standard

    Vauxhall Meriva B S / Exclusiv / SE / Tech Line

  • Standard

    Chevrolet Meriva 1.4 / 1.8 flexfuel

  • Special

    Meriva A NAVI

    2007–2008

  • Special

    Meriva B 150 Jahre Opel

    2011–2012

  • Meriva B Active / drive / STYLE

    Special

    Meriva B Active / drive / STYLE

    2012–2017

  • Special

    Meriva B Color Edition

    2011–2017

  • Meriva OPC / Vauxhall Meriva VXR

    Performance

    Meriva OPC / Vauxhall Meriva VXR

    2006–2010

    178 hp

  • Limited

    Chevrolet Meriva Collection

    2012

How to spot one

Look for

  • Meriva A has ordinary rear doors; Meriva B's rear doors hinge at the back.1
  • Meriva B has a longer, broader body than Meriva A.120
  • Meriva B's door handles sit together in the middle of the side.12
  • Meriva B has a wave in the lower edge of the rear side windows.16
  • Meriva B combines a high roof with swept-back headlights and a chrome grille.112

Year by year

  1. 2006

    Meriva A gets a higher chrome grille bar, round foglights, clear-lens headlights and darker taillights.1421

  2. 2010

    Meriva B grows larger and adds rear-hinged rear doors plus the distinctive kink in the side glass.1912

  3. 2014

    Meriva B gets a new grille, reshaped headlights and optional LED daytime and tail lights; upper trims add chrome.1222

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Opel Meriva
    Meriva
    Photo of a Ford B-Max
    Ford B-Max

    Ford B-Max

    The B-Max has sliding rear doors and no center pillar; Meriva B uses rear-hinged doors around a fixed pillar.123

Against its rivals

  • Kia Venga

    Meriva vs Kia Venga

    Warranty

    Meriva3 years
    Kia Venga7 years
    12
  • Hyundai ix20

    Meriva vs Hyundai ix20

    Child protection

    Meriva77 %
    Hyundai ix2085 %
    12

  • Meriva vs Ford B-Max 1.5 TDCi 75

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    Meriva9.9 s
    Ford B-Max 1.5 TDCi 7516.5 s
    23

Prices

Value today $533.0–$2.1K2526

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$100$1K$10K$100K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $533–$2,126 2003 · $15,814 · DE base 1.6; approx. €1=$1.132003 · $18,153 · DE base 1.7 CDTI; approx. €1=$1.132006 · $30,351 · UK VXR; approx. £1=$1.842010 · $24,017 · UK base 1.4 S; approx. £1=$1.552010 · $32,945 · UK 1.7 CDTi SE auto; £1≈$1.552011 · $27,202 · DE Color Edition; approx. €1=$1.392014 · $31,911 · UK 1.6 CDTi S; approx. £1=$1.65 2024 · $2,093 · 2013 Meriva; approx. £1=$1.28, WB & Sons2025 · $2,103 · 2008 1.4 petrol; approx. £1=$1.29, Ewbank's2026 · $533 · 2008 1.4 Club, 53,126 mi; approx. £1=$1.30, Auction, Bath $2.1K Ewbank's, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2003Price when new$15,814DE base 1.6; approx. €1=$1.13
2003Price when new$18,153DE base 1.7 CDTI; approx. €1=$1.13
2006Price when new$30,351UK VXR; approx. £1=$1.84
2010Price when new$24,017UK base 1.4 S; approx. £1=$1.55
2010Price when new$32,945UK 1.7 CDTi SE auto; £1≈$1.55
2011Price when new$27,202DE Color Edition; approx. €1=$1.39
2014Price when new$31,911UK 1.6 CDTi S; approx. £1=$1.65
2024Auction sale$2,0932013 Meriva; approx. £1=$1.28, WB & Sons
2025Auction sale$2,1032008 1.4 petrol; approx. £1=$1.29, Ewbank's
2026Auction sale$5332008 1.4 Club, 53,126 mi; approx. £1=$1.30, Auction, Bath
2026Value today$533–$2,126

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 11 stories from its legend
    • “A million sales and 27% of its segment”
    • “A claimed 99 g/km diesel first”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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