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Vauxhall Meriva

By:Auto Express team

26 Mar 2008

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meriva

Overall Average Rating - 81.11%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 74th

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 64th
Build Quality: 66th
Running Costs: 45th
Performance: 80th
Braking: 41st
Ride Quality: 73rd
Handling: 93rd
Practicality: 14th
Comfort: 83rd
Ease of Driving: 80th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 34th)

A shocking performance. Vauxhalls are reasonably practical and frugal, but little else recommends them. Can the firm expect continuing strong sales if this is how drivers rate it?

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