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New car lines
publication date: Jul 17, 2010
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author/source: Robin Roberts
 | Vauxhall has completed the new Meriva's diesel engine
line up with the addition of two ultra-efficient units and offer yet more performance than
before.
This brings the total number of engines in the Meriva range to seven,
comprising three petrol and four diesel units.The first new addition is a 95PS 1.3 CDTi engine, which
will power all
Meriva ecoFLEX models. | Featuring closed-loop combustion control, the 1.3
CDTi (95PS) uses a variable geometry turbocharger and is mated to a
gearbox with taller ratios.
As a result, the Meriva ecoFLEX's emissions drop to 119g/km and it
achieves fuel consumption on the combined cycle of 62.8mpg - a 9 per
cent improvement over the 1.3 CDTi engine in the Meriva's previous
range. The 1.3 CDTi ecoFLEX joins the 1.3 CDTi (75PS), which was
available from launch.
For those Meriva buyers after more performance, but who still require
the efficiency and economy expected from a modern diesel, the new 1.7
CDTi (130PS) has all the answers. With up to 300Nm of torque available
from 2000-2500rpm, the Meriva's most powerful diesel takes just 9.9
seconds to accelerate from 0-62mph and will hit a top speed of 121mph.
But brisk performance hasn't come at the expense of economy. On the
combined cycle, the 1.7 CDTi (130PS) still achieves 54.3mpg and CO2
emissions of just 138g/km, made possible by a comprehensive package of
efficiency upgrades.
All 1.7 CDTi (130PS) Merivas have six speed manual gearboxes as standard
and provide a more performance-focused alternative to the existing 1.7
CDTi (100PS), which is available as standard with a six-speed automatic
transmission.
With its unique rear-hinged back doors (FlexDoors), FlexSpace seating
and FlexRail storage systems the new Vauxhall Meriva has raised the bar
in its class for accessibility , versatility and in-car stowage, while
offering customers new levels of perceived quality and driveability in
the compact MPV segment.
Pricing for Meriva's diesel models starts at £16,875 for the Meriva S
1.3 CDTi (75PS). | | | |  | Nissan has added the Murano diesel to its line up.
The 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine has been totally revised with
extensive changes designed to provide the perfect balance of performance
and efficiency for the Murano.
This is combined with a revised 6 speed
automatic transmission providing Adaptive Shift Control for the optimum
gear and helping to reduce CO2 emissions by 5.0g/km through lower
transmission friction and Clear Neutral Control. | It is now fully compliant with tough Euro5 emissions standards, and
develops 11% more power and torque than before. The headline figures are
190PS and 450Nm at just 2,000rpm.
An all-important benefit of the new diesel unit is efficiency, and with
35.3mpg economy in the combined cycle and 210g/km CO2 emissions the
Murano is more appealing than ever. This is helped by improved
aerodynamics and a first ever on Murano, an electric power regeneration
system.
Murano comes fully loaded with everything from 20-inch alloy wheels,
power tailgate and colour rear and kerbside cameras all fitted as
standard. Murano also features Nissan Connect Premium satellite
navigation system with 7" touchscreen, HDD 9.3 Gb music server, ipod,
Bluetooth and aux connectivity combined with premium 11 speaker BOSE
system and the option of rear seat DVD entertainment system.
In addition, the kit list includes rear privacy glass, bi-xenon
headlamps, cruise control and Murano's signature electrically folding
rear seats, which can be raised or lowered easily and conveniently from
the luggage area.
All this comes wrapped up in the Murano diesel package priced at a
highly competitive £37,795 with first deliveries in September. |
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