LONDON — Images of General Motors' redesigned Opel Meriva, a compact people mover that shares its underpinnings with the Corsa, were released today ahead of the vehicle's early-March debut at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show.
The photos of the production Meriva show a marked resemblance to the 2008 concept, with the addition of rear-hinged rear doors.
Opel plans to offer a range of frugal gas and diesel engines, including a zippy 140-horsepower turbo variant.
The new Meriva will be built in Spain and goes on sale across Europe in late spring.
Inside Line says: Being one size smaller than the Opel Zafira/Chevrolet Orlando, the new Meriva isn't expected to make the transatlantic crossing to North America. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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alfs says:
10:30 PM, 06/04/2010
Why would anyone want suicide doors rather than a sliding door? I don't have kids, but I do a lot of outdoor sports and have owned several mini vans over the years. You can't beat sliding doors for convenience or access, especially in tight parking spaces. If you're parked next to a Hummer that takes up more space than it should, how is a driver and rear passenger supposed to get out of a car with suicide doors? It makes no sense to me at all.
keptman says:
01:10 AM, 03/02/2010
What is the point of a suicide door in back if you still have a B pillar? You still don't get the large opening like the little Honda CUV.
This would probably sell very well in areas where guys urinate by the side of the road. You are covered from both directions!