Especificaciones y análisis del Opel Meriva
Power
125HP
Torque
280Nm
Consumption
5.4l/100
Emissions
146g/km
0-100 km/h
-s
Top Speed
-km/h
Weight
-kg
Price
18,180€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
360 L
53 L
92 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Opel Meriva Enjoy 1.7 CDTi 125 CV (2006-2008)
General description
The 125 HP Opel Meriva Enjoy 1.7 CDTi, launched in 2006, is presented as a compact minivan that seeks to combine family versatility with a touch of dynamism. With its diesel engine, it promises efficiency and adequate performance for everyday use, positioning itself as a practical and functional option in its segment.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Meriva with its 125 HP 1.7 CDTi engine offers an energetic response and a torque of 280 Nm that is felt from low revolutions, facilitating overtakes and road driving. The 6-speed manual gearbox allows you to make the most of its capabilities. The suspension, McPherson type at the front and trailing arm with torsional element at the rear, seeks a balance between comfort and stability, although it can sometimes transmit some road irregularities. The electric power steering is smooth and precise, ideal for maneuvering in the city. In general, it is a car that conveys safety and a sense of control, although without great sporting pretensions.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the 2006 Opel Meriva is functional and practical, with lines that prioritize interior space and visibility. Its 5-door body and its height of 1624 mm give it a robust and familiar presence. Although it is not a car that stands out for its aesthetic audacity, its design is timeless and fulfills its purpose of offering a spacious and accessible cabin. The exterior details are sober, focused on durability and ease of maintenance.
Technology and features
In terms of technology, the 2006 Opel Meriva incorporates a 1.7 CDTi diesel engine with common rail direct injection, variable geometry turbo and intercooler, which allows it to reach 125 HP and a combined consumption of 5.4 l/100km. The 6-speed manual transmission is a plus for efficiency. In terms of safety and comfort, it has ventilated front disc brakes and rear discs, and electric power steering. Although it does not have the latest innovations of today, for its time it offered adequate and reliable equipment.
Competition
In its segment, the Opel Meriva competed with other compact minivans such as the Renault Scénic, the Citroën C4 Picasso or the Ford C-MAX. Compared to them, the Meriva stood out for its interior versatility, especially with its FlexSpace seating system, and for the reliability of its diesel mechanics. Although it perhaps did not offer the same level of sophistication in some finishes as its French rivals, its proposal was solid in terms of practicality and maintenance cost.
Conclusion
The 2006 Opel Meriva Enjoy 1.7 CDTi 125 HP is a vehicle that more than fulfills its function as a family minivan. It offers a good balance between performance, efficiency and interior space, which makes it a very sensible option for those looking for a practical and reliable car for everyday use and family trips. Its functional design and proven mechanics are its main assets, making it an honest and competent travel companion.