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New Opel Meriva Gets Expanded Diesel Powertrain Line-Up

German manufacturer Opel announced today it has enhanced the engine range of the new Meriva with the introduction of three important diesels, which it believes will account for most of sales in the majority of the European countries. The line-up now comprises five diesels and three gasoline engines, with outputs ranging from 75 hp to 140 hp.

Specifically, the new diesel powertrains debuts a 1.3-liter CDTI engine, which features closed loop combustion control and comes as a new ecoFLEX that delivers 95 hp. This version comes with 11.2 percent lower fuel consumption and emissions than its 75 hp predecessor.

The 1.7-liter CDTI engine now introduced in the Meriva is available in two variants, a 110 hp and a 130 hp. The 1.7-liter is the first to feature an in-house designed D1 fully integrated diesel engine
management system. The 130 hp variant replaces the 125 hp one, and burns only 45 mpg (5.2 l/100km) of diesel, 5.5 percent less than its predecessor.

“However, Meriva flexibility is not just about its powertrain. Opel’s second-generation small monocab has been elegantly styled, with dynamic lines and sculptural shapes. And, it offers a large choice of innovative features that optimize on-board use of space,” a company statement reads.

“The second-generation Meriva which premiered in Geneva March 2010 continues to exceed expectations: though it only hit dealer showrooms in June, Opel has received more than 60,000 units by the end of August. The new Meriva is produced in Zaragoza, Spain,” Opel says.

According to Opel, all engines comply with the Euro 5 emissions standards. All diesel engines include particulate filters as standard. Opel’s Start/Stop technology, now already fitted on the Agila and Corsa models and soon in the Astra, will be extended to the Meriva range next year. An LPG-version will also come in 2011.
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