New Meriva - Page 2

Astra RL · 10-31-2009, 07:55 PM

I like this a lot. I wonder if we will get a version? Like we are getting the Orlando, a version of the Zafira.

kain01 · 10-31-2009, 08:08 PM

This should be the new Aveo, not that I know what the new one will look like, but this thing is light years ahead of the current Aveo in design.

87silver · 10-31-2009, 08:11 PM

Judging by the placement of the rear door handle, it could be a suicide door or slider. If it's a suicide door, then it's pretty unique by today's standards (save for some Saturns and X-cab P/U's). Does anybody know?

regfootball · 10-31-2009, 08:18 PM

love it

FenwickHockey65 · 10-31-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 87silver

Judging by the placement of the rear door handle, it could be a suicide door or slider. If it's a suicide door, then it's pretty unique by today's standards (save for some Saturns and X-cab P/U's). Does anybody know?

It's a suicide door I believe.

civilzues · 10-31-2009, 08:56 PM

Is this becoming a Buick?

RedVee8 · 10-31-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by civilzues

Is this becoming a Buick?

mmm, maybe. It has that reverse sweepspear like the China market Buick business van.
Perhaps a sign that it may become an Asian market Buick?

rueben44 · 10-31-2009, 09:09 PM

Opel is amazing and for the last few year they can do no wrong when it comes to design.

gotz_otto · 10-31-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GAIntrigue

This car would be a great challenger to the Honda Fit.

That is what I was thinking, I wondering if selling it at a premium and upscale under Buick would work? It would have been a great fit for Saturn, but....?

V8GMT360 Guy · 10-31-2009, 10:15 PM

Is it just me, or does this appear to be very similar to the upcoming Chevy Spark? I know this car is larger than the Spark will be (probably closer to the Orlando) but just the way the body lines sit is similar.

Either way, I kinda like it.

V8GMT360 Guy · 10-31-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gotz_otto

That is what I was thinking, I wondering if selling it at a premium and upscale under Buick would work? It would have been a great fit for Saturn, but....?

If I had to make a wild guess, I think that's going to be the slot the GMC xB fighter will fill. Even though I detest the idea of a GMC xB (it has the potential to dethrone the Aztek depending what they do to it), and I think this car as a Buick would be a better idea....

genjy · 10-31-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by armycam68

People like many on this site keep feeding pipe dreams ala 600 horse rear wheel drive cars that nobody can afford, while the foreign makers are selling common sense stuff.

You are the troll my friend...........people like you have bankrupted GM!

GM is perfect. GM can do no wrong.

2648562 · 11-01-2009, 12:22 AM

It looks a little odd to me, but I can't say that I hate it. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it did fairly well--probably not in NA though (and definitely not as a Buick!

).

I can't recall any next generation Aveo news right now, other than it's supposed to look good and retain the name... Any clue what the next Aveo might look like???

GMJoe · 11-01-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by armycam68

Troll..............the truth really hurts doesn't it?????
Don't make excuses for G.M.
I have never ever owned anything other than a so-called American made car..........
To see GM fail the Country like it has over the past few years..........well they deserve what they get............sad to say a lot of innocent workers have suffered.
People like many on this site keep feeding pipe dreams ala 600 horse rear wheel drive cars that nobody can afford, while the foreign makers are selling common sense stuff.
Again..........the Meriva is just a warmed over AVEO.............a real engineering marvel that doesn't get many more MPG than my Impala!

You are the troll my friend...........people like you have bankrupted GM!
BTW, I was in a GM showroom today.......ten sales people, eight new Camaros on the floor, and I had the showroom all to my self! Maybe the trolls drove customers away!

Eight Camaros on the floor!!

Where is this dealer? People are waiting weeks to get a Camaro.

Location please. These Camaros will be gone in the next few days!!!!

mbukukanyau · 11-01-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by StormHunter77

I hate that these econocars are becoming so popular. I know in Europe that has always been the case, but here in the States...I don't know, I just don't like them. I fear a highway full of Smart cars. I want substance in a vehicle.

I will never be caught in one, but if someone wants one, so be it.
There was an article that folks that bought small cars during the gas prices hike last year are unhappy and trading them in.
http://www.thetorquereport.com/2009/...s_are_hav.html
Do not worry, Americans are used to their suburbans.

10-31-2009, 07:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
Astra RL 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,020	Re: New Meriva I like this a lot. I wonder if we will get a version? Like we are getting the Orlando, a version of the Zafira. __________________

10-31-2009, 08:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
kain01 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2003 Drives: Arctic White 1998 Z28 w/many upgrades to come Posts: 314	Re: New Meriva This should be the new Aveo, not that I know what the new one will look like, but this thing is light years ahead of the current Aveo in design.

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87silver 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hudson River Valley Posts: 347	Re: New Meriva Judging by the placement of the rear door handle, it could be a suicide door or slider. If it's a suicide door, then it's pretty unique by today's standards (save for some Saturns and X-cab P/U's). Does anybody know? __________________

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regfootball 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MN Drives: 08 Taurus X Eddie Bauer 06 Five Hundred Posts: 1,128	Re: New Meriva love it

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rueben44 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Drives: 2006 Mazda 3 2003 CTS - Sold Posts: 1,339	Re: New Meriva Opel is amazing and for the last few year they can do no wrong when it comes to design. __________________ 2006 Mazda 3 Car Domain Page

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V8GMT360 Guy 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lansing, MI Drives: 08 GMC Sierra Crew, 09 GMC Envoy Denali Posts: 569	Re: New Meriva Is it just me, or does this appear to be very similar to the upcoming Chevy Spark? I know this car is larger than the Spark will be (probably closer to the Orlando) but just the way the body lines sit is similar. Either way, I kinda like it.

11-01-2009, 12:22 AM	#28 (permalink)
2648562 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,251	Re: New Meriva It looks a little odd to me, but I can't say that I hate it. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it did fairly well--probably not in NA though (and definitely not as a Buick! ). I can't recall any next generation Aveo news right now, other than it's supposed to look good and retain the name... Any clue what the next Aveo might look like??? Last edited by 2648562 : 11-01-2009 at 12:24 AM.

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