Opel Meriva engines
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In 2002, a new development of the German concern Opel, the Concept M, was presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show. Especially for him, and a number of similar cars from other companies (Citroen Picasso, Hyundai Matrix, Nissan Note, Fiat Idea), a new class was invented - Mini-MPV. It is better known to Russian consumers as a subcompact van.
History of Meriva
The car, developed by the design team of General Motors, the owner of the Opel trademark, can be considered the successor to two earlier brands. From Corsa, the novelty completely inherited the platform:
- length - 4042 mm;
- width - 2630 mm;
- wheelbase - 1694 mm.
The appearance of the car almost completely repeats the outlines of the Zafira, with the only difference being that the number of passengers in the Meriva is two less - five.
The GM design team worked in two directions at once. The first, European version, was created by the Opel / Vauxhall International Development Center. Spanish Zaragoza was chosen as the place of its production. The car, intended for sale in America, was developed by specialists from the GM design center in Sao Paulo. The place of assembly is the plant in San José de Capos. The main differences between the models are the exterior trim and engine size.
GM offered customers the following trim options:
- Essentia.
- Enjoy.
- Cosmos.
For the convenience of users, all of them are equipped with sets of various equipment and accessories.
Opel Meriva is the perfect transformer. Designers brought to life the concept of organizing seats FlexSpase. A few quick manipulations allow you to comfortably seat four, three, or two passengers. The range of adjustment of the outer seats is 200 mm. With the help of simple manipulations, the volume of the five-seater saloon can be increased from 350 to 560 liters. With a minimum number of passengers, the load increases to 1410 liters, and the length of the cargo compartment - up to 1,7 m.
Power plants of two generations Meriva
Over the 15 years of serial production of the Opel Meriva, eight types of in-line four-cylinder 16-valve engines of various modifications were installed on them:
- A14NEL
- A14NET
- A17DT
- A17DTC
- Z13DTJ
- Z14XEP
- FROM 16 YEARS OLD
- Z16XEP
The first generation, Meriva A (2003-2010), was equipped with eight engines:
| Power | A type | Volume, | Maximum power, kW / h.p. | Supply system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| installation | 3 cm | |||
| Meriva A (GM Gamma platform) | ||||
| 1.6 | gasoline atmospheric | 1598 | 64/87 | distributed injection |
| 1,4 16V | –:– | 1364 | 66/90 | –:– |
| 1,6 16V | –:– | 1598 | 77/105 | –:– |
| 1,8 16V | –:– | 1796 | 92/125 | –:– |
| Turbo 1,6 | turbocharged petrol | 1598 | 132/179 | –:– |
| 1,7 DTI | turbocharged diesel | 1686 | 55/75 | Common Rail |
| 1,3 CDTI | –:– | 1248 | 55/75 | –:– |
| 1,7 CDTI | –:– | 1686 | 74/101 | –:– |
The cars are equipped with a five-speed manual transmission. Until 2006, Meriva A was equipped with 1,6 and 1,8 liter gasoline engines, as well as a 1,7 liter turbodiesel. The TWINPORT intake manifolds have been redesigned. The most powerful representative of the series was the 1,6-liter Vauxhall Meriva VXR turbocharged unit with a capacity of 179 hp.
An upgraded version of Meriva B was mass-produced from 2010 to 2017. It had six engine options:
| Power | A type | Volume, | Maximum power, kW / h.p. | Supply system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| installation | 3 cm | |||
| Meriva B (SCCS platform) | ||||
| 1,4 XER (LLD) | gasoline atmospheric | 1398 | 74/101 | distributed injection |
| 1,4 IN (LUH) | turbocharged petrol | 1364 | 88/120 | direct injection |
| 1,4 NET (WEIGHT) | –:– | 1364 | 103/140 | –:– |
| 1,3 CDTI (LDV) | turbocharged diesel | 1248 | 55/75 | Common Rail |
| 1,3 CDTI (LSF&5EA) | –:– | 1248 | 70/95 | –:– |
Unlike the first car, the rear doors began to open against the move. The developers called their know-how Flex Doors. All second-series Meriva engines retained their original configuration. They are made in compliance with environmental standards according to the Euro 5 protocol.
In 2013-2014, GM restyled the Meriva B model. Three new items received different power plants:
- 1,6 l diesel (100 kW / 136 hp);
- 1,6 l turbodiesel (70 kW/95 hp and 81 kW/110 hp).
The most popular engine for Opel Meriva
In the first line of Meriva, it is difficult to single out anything outstanding regarding the characteristics of the motors. With the exception of one modification - with a 1,6 liter turbocharged petrol engine Z16LET. Its power is 180 horsepower. Despite a modest initial acceleration rate (up to 100 km / h in 8 seconds), the driver could reach a maximum speed of 222 km / h. For cars of this class, such an indicator is evidence of excellent quality.
Thanks to the installation of a new distribution phasing system on the shafts and a Kkk K03 turbocharger, the Meriva “baby” reached its maximum torque already at 2300 rpm, and easily kept it to the maximum (5500 rpm). A few years later, this engine, brought to compliance with Euro 5 standards, under the A16LET brand, went into series for more modern Opel models - Astra GTC and Insigna.
The features of this motor include the need to adhere to an "economical" driving style. You should not constantly squeeze the maximum speed out of it, and up to a run of 150 thousand km. the owner can not worry about repairs. Except for one shortcoming. Both in the first and in the second version of the engine there is a small leak from under the valve cover. To eliminate it, you need to carry out two operations:
- gasket replacement;
- bolt tightening.
Optimal engine choice for Meriva
This Opel model is too small to have a long trail of flaws. Its exceptional convenience makes the average European family linger in the showroom until a purchase decision is made. The duration of this process, in most cases, is influenced by only one factor - the choice of engine type. Here the developers of Meriva B are not original. As an optimum, they offer the most modern Ecotec engine - a 1,6 liter turbocharged diesel engine with a unique thrust rating of 320 Nm.
The basis of the motor housing is made of aluminum parts. The traditional Common Rail power supply system for diesel engines is supplemented by a turbine with a variable supercharger geometry. It is this brand that should become the basis of the power plant of all subsequent Opel compact models, replacing CDTI engines with a displacement of 1,3 and 1,6 liters. Declared characteristics:
- power - 100 kW / 136 hp;
- fuel consumption - 4,4 l / 100 km .;
- the level of CO2 emissions is 116 g/km.
Compared to a 1,4-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 120 hp. the new diesel looks better. At a speed of 120 km / h, a conventional internal combustion engine begins to demonstrate its "sonic" capabilities. Diesel, on the other hand, is equally quiet when driving slowly, and at speeds over 130 km / h.
A minor flaw in the form of an increased stroke of the manual transmission lever does not prevent passengers from enjoying the correct choice at all.
In combination with the excellent ergonomics of the cabin, as regularly reminded by the AGR association ratings, the restyled Meriva B model with a turbocharged 1,6-liter diesel engine looks like an ideal choice from Opel's wide range of subcompact vans.
