The new Opel Meriva has debuted, with these first official Meriva pics showing the compact people mover in its production version. It is based on the Meriva concept car from the 2008 Geneva motor show, and will be available on the European market in summer.
The 2010 Meriva will be slightly larger in dimension than the model it’s replacing, particular in terms of interior space. The famous FlexDoors are the biggest novelty on the new model, for excellent access in and out of the car, while the rear doors can still function independently.
The interior also features a “FlexSpace” function for rapid changing of the distribution of the interior, and a rear “FlexFix” system, previously seen on the Opel Corsa and Antara, enables for easy carriage of bicycles. It will also appear on the new Opel Astra.
An options list for the new Meriva includes the panoramic glass roof and interior comfort features, already improved with the new finishings. The engine line-up ranges from the 1.3-litre CDTI with 75 hp, to the new 1.4-litre petrol turbo with 140 hp. Both manual and automatic transmissions will be available with five or six speed for the manual, and just a six-speed gearbox for the automatic.
In the future, the Opel Meriva range will include an ecoFlex option with start&stop technology and other functions to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The price list of the new Meriva will most likely be released when it has its official debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March.
