Opel Meriva: a nice stroke

Nearly two years after having unveiled the Opel Meriva Concept, here we present you the model of series of 2nd generation. This minivan or SUV to the French, who was born in European soil in 2002, brings today with a new version Griffee in extremis, Opel and Vauxhall.

A beautiful aesthetic success

This compact crossover, serial finally said, benefited more than a silhouette seductive for such a vehicle whose general lines of the concept in 2008, were highly respected.

We even canned and for the benefit of all, the principle antagonists doors on both sides. To facilitate access to the rear seats, it was expected that these last can be opened independently, other doors. Opel / Vauxhall, this approach is called 'FlexDoors.

In the inside, and despite its compact size the Meriva can accommodate four passengers, even plus size. As the 1iere generation was retains the system 'FlexSpace', which includes among other modular rear seats. The center console called 'FlexRail is obviously sitting on rails, which allow him to walk between the front and rear passengers.

More generous than the previous model dimensions, this new announcement came especially strong appreciable gain in terms of wheelbase, as well as width.

The cargo section, also benefited more cargo space.

The new Meriva will be able to have four-cylinder engines, with a power range between 75 and 140 horsepower.

Produced in Spain Figueruelas plant, this new frame of the Opel / Vauxhall Meriva should make its entry in the european dealers of the brand's summer 2010.

Here is a beautiful product-General Motors could use as a basis for the development of vehicle-type compact crossover for the North American market. It could well come compete with very popular Mazda5 and Kia Rondo ...