Business Car Manager Verdict
The new Meriva looks better than the previous car and the new 1.6 diesel engine has transformed the car’s refinement. It has also made the new Meriva a highly competitive choice for a company car driver with a young family.
Whether you prefer these hinged coach doors or sliding doors from rivals – well, try them out before making a decision (the new Meriva gets Vauxhall’s three day test drive policy). But the new Meriva certainly doesn’t lack for well thought-through practicality. It also has German AGR certification for healthy backs, too.
However, this SE trim is on the pricey side, so if you’re hooked on the Meriva, then consider either Exclusiv trim (no alloys) or Tech Line (alloys, but no FlexRail) before signing on the dotted.
The Low Down…
| Doors and body style | 5-door MPV |
| Engine/gearbox | 1.6 litre 4-cyl turbodiesel/6-speed manual |
| CO2 Emissions | 116g/km |
| Economy | 64.2mpg |
| Power/torque | 136PS/320Nm |
| 0-62mph/top speed | 9.9secs/122mph |
| Insurance group | 17E |
…and what it costs
| P11D Value | £21,315 | |
| Monthly business rental (ex VAT) | From £241 (3yrs/30,000 miles) | |
| Road tax (VED) | Band C | |
| Company Car Tax Bands 2013/14 to 2015/16 | 18%, 19%, 21% | |
| Benefit in kind (BIK) 2013/14 to 2015/16 | £3837, £4050, £4476 | |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (20%) | £760/£63 | |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (40%) | £1519/£127 | |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (20%) | £767/£64 | |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (40%) | £1535/£128 | |
| Figures correct at time of posting | ||
| For latest figures | Use our company car tax calculator | |
