Opel Meriva Concept Uncovered!

[igor]

Opel Meriva Concept Uncovered!

The first official images of Opel’s forthcoming Meriva Concept made their way into various internet forums this morning giving us a full-blown view of the compact mnivan. The concept previews the next-generation Meriva and it features rear-hinged rear doors on both sides that open to a 90-degree angle. Weirdly enough –for a prototype that is, it retains the B-columns. As for the interior, the Meriva Concept’s cabin design looks like its two steps away from production.

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/02...al-images.html

[megeebee]

That's very interesting. I like the beltline kink on the rear door. This keeps the rear haunches from looking too thick and high. This way, the rear wheel isn't overwhelmed, and doesn't look like a caster under a garden pot.

I wonder about the suicide doors, though. They make some sense on a car this size but I'd be suprised if they make it to production.

[agman25]

Originally Posted by megeebee

That's very interesting. I like the beltline kink on the rear door. This keeps the rear haunches from looking too thick and high. This way, the rear wheel isn't overwhelmed, and doesn't look like a caster under a garden pot.

I wonder about the suicide doors, though. They make some sense on a car this size but I'd be suprised if they make it to production.

They will. They have been fully engineered and tested for safety. It is not a show car item. This is basically the production ready Opel Meriva. Hopefully a Saturn Meriva too.

[Canyonaro]

It looks like the size of a Honda Fit, but it looks sportier and very nice compaired.

[61BelAir]

That is very cool! I would never buy a mini-van but this would be something I would drive!

[zete]

I really like that, suicide doors and all. And it does look production ready. Saturn could truly use this.

[jkennedy293]

Very cool concept.

[montrealvue]

I could see this as a Saturn, would fit the line-up nicely.

[Toto]

More about the suicide doors: http://www.gmeurope.info/social_medi...exibility.html

[megeebee]

Originally Posted by agman25

They will. They have been fully engineered and tested for safety. It is not a show car item. This is basically the production ready Opel Meriva. Hopefully a Saturn Meriva too.

Very good, thank you.

Is a production date set?

[kmacleod]

I like this better than the Corsa on which it is based!!!

This would make a great daily driver.......

Ken

[LoneWolf]

Doesn't do anything for me, personally.

[Greg Burr]

Love the dashboard design and interior in general.

[Tekwarrior]

Wow! This vehicle stimulates both sides of my brain. There's nothing that I don't like.

It shows a lot of resemblance to the Flextreme concept. I wonder if it can configured as an e-flex electric vehicle?

[civilzues]

Amazing, I LOVE the seats and the brown leather/fabric along with the off white/cream and then the orange stitching. WOW! that looks great. great contrast. I love that so much.