Meriva VXR

The world’s first hot mini-MPV is powered by new 180PS turbo 1.6-litre engine with six-speed gearbox taking the Minerva from 0-60 mph in around eight seconds and on to a top speed of nearly 140mph.

Vauxhall has gone the whole hog to make sure that the VXR version of the compact MPV will be able to hold its own against any modern hot hatchback.
 
To cope with the extra power, the chassis has been thoroughly reworked to give the driving dynamics expected of a car carrying the VXR badge on its boot. The exterior styling has been upgraded with reprofiled front and rear bumpers which clearly link the newest VXR to style started with the Meriva’s big brothers - the VXR Astra, Zafira and Vectra models. The Meriva’s smart 17-inch alloy wheels are in the now-familiar six-spoke VXR design too.

Inside, the Meriva VXR retains all the practicality of the acclaimed FlexSpace seating system, but there is a twist which has never been seen before in a mini-MPV. Special Recaro seats hold the occupants, and VXR logos adorn the gearlever, instruments and steering wheel.