Vauxhall Meriva 2014 facelift - pictures

The Meriva suffers from a confusing model line-up, some aimed at private buyers and some at company car users.

The dashboard is slick but the centre console has too many buttons.

The Meriva's novel rear doors remain but with the B-pillar in place the opening isn't as wide as the Ford B-Max.

The Meriva's boot is spacious.

The facelifted Meriva looks upmarket for a family car.

The best engine is the 1.6 litre CDTi in its 108bhp tune.

The Meriva offers up to 74.3mpg and low enough emissions to qualify for free road tax.

The Meriva handles well with good grip levels.

The Vauxhall Meriva has lots of clever touches like the slide-out bike rack and Flexspace seating.

Most of the engines are sluggish and unrefined.