Used Vauxhall Meriva cars for sale ...

They even fold flat into the floor to provide a maximum load capacity of 1,410 litres. This level of practicality is tough to beat, even outside the supermini market. Surprisingly, despite the Meriva’s tall stance, it handles well, with little lean in corners, and the supple suspension also provides a comfortable ride. Refinement is good, too, although you're aware of some wind noise in the cabin at speed. To complete the picture, the Meriva feels very sturdily built, even if the materials used aren’t particularly appealing. On the downside, the lower-spec models miss out on too much equipment and forward visibility is extremely poor because of thick windscreen pillars.

Running Costs
Compare the Meriva’s price with those of other superminis and you’ll see that the Vauxhall is noticeably more expensive. Weigh this against the car you get for your cash, however, and it takes some of the sting out. The space and practicality you’ll get for your money is well worth the extra, and when you compare it to similar cars like the Renault Modus and Nissan Note, it’s a far more level playing field. Pick the right engine and you’ll enjoy low running costs. The 1.4 will return an average of 44.1mpg and you’ll pay a group 4 insurance premium. The 1.7 diesel will costs more to insure (it’s in group 6), but you’ll get 53.3mpg. The rest of the engines, even the sporty VXR, will all return at least 35mpg although this model has group 12 insurance.