Vauxhall 2011 Meriva, Owner'S Manual

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Leaner, greener and great to drive, the New Meriva engine line-up delivers brilliant performance with high levels of
efficiency and Euro 5 compliant emissions. And what an exciting new choice! Three 1.4 litre petrol engines and four
diesels. The Meriva’s ecoFLEX diesel engine has been designed to save you money whilst not compromising performance. The benefit of improved fuel
economy speaks for itself but lower CO
2
emissions also mean Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) savings and lower company car taxation too. Take a look at the table
below for all the information.
Low-emission petrol engines.
All New Meriva petrol engines feature advanced induction with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology for high fuel economy and performance. A 100PS engine
is matched with two turbocharged versions – a 120PS model and a range topping 140PS variant, the latter unit cleverly combines the turbo with longer gear
ratios to reduce fuel consumption and emissions without loss of driving enjoyment.
High-tech diesels.
New Meriva’s four diesel engines are also turbocharged, adding fuel-injection, common rail diesel technology, which cuts emissions, reduces noise and lowers
fuel consumption. The new, 95PS 1.3CDTi ecoFLEX models are particularly eco-friendly, with closed-loop combustion control and taller gear ratios which
combined help reduce emissions to just 119g/km. On all models strict emissions control is further achieved through the use of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF),
electronically controlled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and, on the 1.7CDTi models, a variable intake system designed to optimise efficiency and reduce
emissions. The new 1.7CDTi (130PS) engine is the perfect example. With up to 300Nm of torque available from just 2000-2500rpm, it provides very brisk
performance – but without compromising fuel economy or low CO
2
emissions.
Three transmissions.
An easy-shifting, five-speed manual gearbox is standard on both 1.3CDTi diesels, and the 1.4i 100PS and 120PS petrol variants. A performance-focused six-speed
manual is standard on the 1.4i 16v VVT Turbo (140PS) and the hot new 1.7CDTi 16v (130PS) diesel. And a specially calibrated, six-speed fully automatic transmission
is standard with the 1.7CDTi (100PS), which adapts to your driving style and even the prevailing road conditions. With its innovative ActiveSelect
®
feature, it also
allows sequential driver gear selection via the shift lever.
Combined fuel economy
mpg (litres/100km)
CO
2
emissions
(g/km)
VED band (2011/12)* Benefit-in-Kind tax band**
(2011/12 tax year) First year Standard
Petrol
1.4i 16v VVT (100PS) 46.3 (6.1) 144 £130 £130 18%
1.4i 16v VVT Turbo (120PS) 46.3 (6.1) 143 £130 £130 18%
1.4i 16v VVT Turbo (140PS) 42.2 (6.7) 156 £165 £165 21%
Diesel
1.3CDTi 16v (75PS) 57.6 (4.9) 129 £0 £95 18%
1.3CDTi 16v (95PS) ecoFLEX 62.8 (4.5) 119 £0 £30 13%
1.7CDTi 16v (100PS) automatic 44.1 (6.4) 168 £265 £190 26%
1.7CDTi 16v (130PS) 54.3 (5.2) 138 £115 £115 20%
*Correct at time of publication (April 2011). **Taxation information for guidance only. Please take professional advice on your own tax position.