2015 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4i SE 5-Door MPV | Petrol | Manual | Euro 6 | 100 PS Right, his isn't going to turn heads at the golf club, but if you need a car that just works day in, day out, this Meriva is an absolute gem. Those backwards-opening rear doors? Game changer. No more contorting yourself like a Cirque du Soleil performer trying to clip in a car seat at Tesco. No more door dings from the kids flinging doors open in tight spaces. It's genuinely one of those "why doesn't every car do this?" moments. And here's something you'll actually appreciate - proper buttons. No messing about poking at touchscreens while you're doing 60 on the M6. Change the temperature, adjust the radio, sort the air con - all by feel, eyes on the road. None of this modern nonsense where you need a PhD to turn the heating up. It's got eletric windows all around - Bluetooth - A/C - armrest etc.... Oh, and it's got a full-length panoramic sunroof. Makes the cabin feel massive and keeps everyone happy on long journeys. Kids love it. The 1.4 petrol engine (100 PS) won't win any races, but it'll do 45mpg on a run and costs buttons to insure and tax. Euro 6 compliant means you can drive into any city centre without getting stung by ULEZ . Boot's deceptively big, cabin's roomy (even my 6'2" mate fits in the back without moaning), and it's got that high-up driving position so you're not staring at everyone's bumpers in traffic. SE spec comes with all the essentials - air con, electric windows, decent stereo, the lot.