Right, gather round: this isn’t just any MPV—it’s the 2016 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 CDTi ecoFLEX SE, the pocket-sized people carrier that manages to look sensible while still having the personality to shame most family hatchbacks. Under the bonnet, there's a sprightly 1.6-litre ecoFLEX diesel lump putting out 136 PS and 320 Nm of torque—enough grunt to make light work of at least two car seats and your overly emotional offspring. Performance and economy? It’s a delightful contradiction. Officially, it returns 64.2 mpg (combined)—that’s cheeky, considering it's carrying your entire weekly shop and probably mum’s mobility scooter in the FlexSpace boot. Insurance? You’re looking at group 17, which is refreshingly sensible—like your favourite mug, reliable, functional, but with enough style not to look dull in the cupboard. ULEZ? Absolutely no worries there. Being Euro 6 compliant, it slips past those low-emission gates like a ninja, without triggering any London tax alarms. Inside, it’s a triumph of practicality—five-door FlexDoors that open like theatrical wings, sliding rear seats that adjust for people or cargo, and that SE trim gives things a bit of flair: climate control, touchscreen infotainment, Bluetooth connectivity, and a ride that says, “I don’t need to shout—I’m refined.” All wrapped in MPV practicality, but with a hint of cheeky character.