New Opel Meriva hits the Ring

New 2010 Opel Meriva / SB-Medien

Feautres a unique FlexDoor system

By Michael Gauthier
July 1, 2009 4:17 PM
Filed Under: German, Opel, Spy Photos

Opel's redesigned Mervia has once again been spotted undergoing testing on Germany's famous Nurburgring.

While still camouflaged, the Mervia prototype bears a strong family resemblance to Opel's new Insignia and Astra thanks to a similar lower side body design. Elsewhere, the spy photos also reveal the car's new headlights which help to give the Mervia's front end a dynamic appearance. Although the rear door is heavily camouflaged, it is clear the new MPV will feature a unique rearward opening FlexDoor system which was first previewed on the Meriva Concept which debuted at last year's Geneva Motor Show.

Engine options will likely mirror that of those offered on the new Astra. This means we can expect the Meriva will feature a naturally aspirated 1.4-liter engine as well as a turbocharged 1.4-liter with 140PS. On the diesel side, the Mervia will likely offer up to four different Euro5 compliant engines with outputs ranging from 95PS to 160PS.

Look for the new Mervia to be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Comments

fatter1
July 1, 2009 5:18 PM
I hate Vauxhalls.

But sending this around the Nurburgring?

Makes my feelings much, much stronger.

bradjan470
July 1, 2009 5:26 PM
Wats the point of sticking an MPV on the ring?

N20_Purge
July 1, 2009 6:22 PM
I might get beats for this, but Vauxhalls are getting.... better. And I can see it through this Meriva. It is alot less boxy that the current model. it is more Astra inspired.

samsemtex
July 1, 2009 6:40 PM
How could anyone hate the new Insignia? Its a great car to drive and has a beautiful interior. Far superior to anything Opel have ever made before.

politz
July 1, 2009 6:51 PM
there goes opel playing 'russian dolls' again... one design, five sizes.

trailer
July 1, 2009 10:47 PM
What ? Can you tell whether it is an A5 or S5, or A6 or A8 on the Audi side? That is also how BMW looks from a distance...I also agree that Insignia is fantastic, plus the new Astra has no similarities with Insignia except the interior.

politz
July 2, 2009 6:56 PM
well, maybe bmw and audi are wrong.

HenriqueAlves
July 2, 2009 4:03 AM
The third word was mervia, the correct is meriva

maloparac
July 2, 2009 10:24 PM
First and 6th pic looks like Skoda Roomster..hi..hi..hi..

Maybe they are making The OPC version...

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