OPEL Meriva · 1.4 ecoFLEX Rhythm · Minivan · 2012 ‐ 2024

In 2012 Opel began production of automobiles type Meriva, modification 1.4 ecoFLEX Rhythm. This auto has 5 doors, the body chassis is shaped like a minivan, weight 1.3 tons and length 4.3 meters, that can seat 5 people in sum.

«Meriva 1.4 ecoFLEX Rhythm» car with a 5-speed manual gear shift is connected to the front wheels. This auto can be accelerated for 13.9 seconds to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 177 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a peak output of 100 hp at 6000 rpm.

Gas tank capacity of this car is 54 l of petrol, thereby when normal fuel consumption is 5.7 liters per 100 km (5 liters on the highway, 6.9 l in the urban), that allow you to go approximately 948 kilometers without refueling.

The front wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 265 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs». Tires have the next measure - 205/55R16.

According to the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Meriva got the maximal number of stars - 5, which means that it is a highly safe car. In addition to passive safety (passenger, driver, side, head/curtain airbags), it is also equipped with active safety systems such as EBD, Brake assistant, ABS, ESP, Traction control.