Opel Meriva Getting Refreshed in January with New Style and New Diesel

The OpelOpelGermany, 1863 > present85 models
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MerivaOpel Meriva Gen.2Germany, 2010 > present48 versions
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is getting a refresh with a new 1.6 CDTI engine with 134hp and 10% better fuel economy than its predecessor. It is also available with three gasoline engines.

The exterior of the Meriva gets a chrome grill and LED running lights. The rear gets LED taillights. It also gets the chrome strip along the beltline that already comes on the AdamOpel ADAM Gen.1Germany, 2012 > present25 versions
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, CascadaOpel Cascada Gen.1Germany, 2013 > present5 versions
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and InsigniaOpel InsigniaGermany, 2003 > present409 versions
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The new 1.6 CDTI diesel engine premiered in the Zafira TourerOpel Zafira Gen.3 [C]Germany, 2011 > present77 versions
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and is now available in the Meriva. It produces 134hp (136ps) and 236lb-ft (320Nm) of torque. It uses 4.4l/100km and emits 116g/km of CO2, which is 10% better than the 1.7-liter diesel it replaces but with better performance.

The Meriva is also still available with two tunes of a 1.4-liter petrol four-cylinder, and the LPG version of the engine. Engines equipped with an automatic get a refreshed, low friction six-speed, and the five- and six-speed manuals have also been upgraded with more precise shifting.

Inside, it gets the IntelliLink infotainment system with navigation and voice control that is displayed on a 7in screen. It also comes standard with Bluetooth, and the screen also functions as a rear view camera display.

The first deliveries of the refreshed model will begin in January, and Opel will announce prices in November.