Vauxhall’s new Meriva will be priced from £15,495 and UK customers can order the new model from dealers now.

The new MPV comes with what it calls FlexDoors and includes ESP, USB, heated door mirrors, electric windows, electronic parking brake and CD player as standard on the entry level 98bhp 1.4 S model.

The mid-range Exclusiv trim gains air conditioning, cruise control, curtain airbags and FlexRail storage feature for £16,650.

The top of the range SE adds Panoramic full-glass roof with electronic sunshade, dark tinted rear windows and front foldable tray tables on front seat backs for £17,430.

Entry price for diesel models is £16,875 for the S trim 1.3 CDTi 73bhp, and extend to £21,255 for the range-topping SE 1.7 CDTi 98bhp automatic.

From launch, all 1.7 CDTi versions will come with automatic gearboxes, with a six-speed manual becoming available soon after.

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