Opel Meriva 2003–2005 car dimensions: 4042 mm long, 1694 mm wide and 1624 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,350 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin offers FlexSpace rear seats that slide, recline and fold in multiple ways for passenger or load flexibility, with high-mounted front seats for easy access. Air conditioning is standard on mid and higher trims like Edition or Enjoy, with electronic climate control optional. Cruise control is available on higher trims or as an option. Rear parking sensors are optional. Audio is radio/CD with optional steering controls and info display. no touchscreen or modern connectivity. Safety includes ABS, ESP on many, front and side airbags standard, curtains optional. No advanced driver aids like AEB, blind spot or lane keep.
Boot holds 350 litres with seats up under the cover, expanding to 1410 litres seats folded flat to the roof. FlexSpace allows sliding seats forward for more space without removal, plus double floor and optional nets or trays.
Towing capacity is typically 1000 to 1300 kg braked and around 665 to 675 kg unbraked depending on engine and trim. Payload is about 455 kg. Suitable for light family or occasional work loads with the flexible interior, but no specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension noted for this generation.
High-mounted seats give easy access and a clear view. FlexSpace lets outer rear seats slide, recline and move sideways independently for more leg or shoulder room, or fold flat for a long load floor. Cabin feels light and quiet with good space front and rear. Air-conditioning is available, with twin glass sunroofs optional on higher grades. Driver's seat has height adjustment and steering column tilts.
Petrol and diesel engines available, all Euro 4 compliant.
Service intervals up to every two years or 30 000 km.
4-star Euro NCAP adult occupant rating.
Standard twin front airbags, ABS with brake assist, ISOFIX on outer rear seats, three-point belts and head restraints all round.
Side airbags standard in many markets. ESP and curtain airbags available.
Engines range from economical 1.4 and 1.6 petrol Twinport units to a 1.8 petrol and common-rail diesels including 1.3 CDTi and 1.7 CDTi. Official combined figures sit in the mid-5 l/100 km range for diesels and mid-6 to high-7 l/100 km for petrols. Fuel tank holds 53 litres.
Long service intervals mean a check every two years or 30 000 km. 24-month unlimited-mileage new-car warranty and 12-year anti-perforation cover apply. Opel/Vauxhall network provides roadside assistance in early years.
Rigid safety cell, side-impact beams and pedal-release system form the base. Front airbags and ABS are standard everywhere. side airbags and ESP are standard or widely fitted depending on market and year. ISOFIX anchors and full rear seatbelts with adjustable head restraints protect children. Curtain airbags and active front head restraints come in option packs.
Flexible seating and double load floor make daily family use simple. Keep up with scheduled oil and filter changes and the car stays easy and cheap to run. Regular corrosion checks maintain the long body warranty.
Length 4042 mm, Width 1694 mm, Height 1624 mm, Wheelbase 2630 mm (Meriva 2003–2005)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net, allesauto.at 2003 test.