Green Technology

Lower CO2 from new Meriva

(PARKERS) - Vauxhall has unveiled its second-generation Meriva promising lower CO2 emissions across the range and class leading flexibility from its rear-hinged doors passenger doors.

The new Meriva, which will be shown in public for the first time in March, is unique in its class with its rear doors hinged at the back, which allows easier access to the rear and makes using child seats more convenient. Vauxhall calls them FlexDoors.

The range will feature six turbocharged petrol and diesel engines with power outputs from 75bhp to 140bhp, while Vauxhall promises an average 15 per cent reduction in CO2 for the range - equivalent to 25g/km - along with a 15 per cent improvement in average fuel consumption.

Inside there will be a versatile rail system called FlexRail that will allow the centre console area to slide between the front and rear compartments.

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