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After the board flexibility in the automotive pioneers seven-seat Zafira compact in 1999, Opel has created new markets for small, accessible people carrier when it launched the first generation Opel Meriva 2003. With a revolutionary concept FlexSpace rear seats, high seating position and wide cab, Opel Meriva greater flexibility is still small. Popular scheme has made it possible to conduct a systematic small MPV segment, with sales in Europe amounted to more than 1 million units.

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Now the second generation of the Opel Meriva again raises the bar for affordable, flexible boards. FlexSpace His system was developed to be more intuitive and easy to use. It also introduces FlexDoors, innovative rear-hinged rear doors facilitate access to the cabin – a first for volume producers. In addition, the new Meriva features a large interior storage space is enhanced by the revolutionary concept of a flexible center console, and exclusive system FlexFix Opel – an integrated rear bicycle carrier that is stored as a drawer under the luggage.

Flexibility of the Opel Meriva enhanced by the expressive exterior and interior styling that combines award-winning new Opel design language of the statue. minivan silhouette is fluid, elegant and dynamic. the rear has a chart that highlights the unique hinged rear FlexDoors waves, improving the display for rear seat passengers, especially children.

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New standards for flexibility in board

“With the Opel Zafira 7 and Flex FlexSpace Meriva concept seats, we have discovered a new type of fully integrated, flexible board,” explains Alain Visser, vice president of sales, marketing and after sales Opel / Vauxhall. “With the new Meriva, we want to engineer a new champion flexibility in the automotive industry. I do not see another car with so many ideas that make life easier.”

Greater flexibility be extended to all areas of the new Opel Meriva. In the cabin, the backseat FlexSpace innovative system first introduced in the Opel Meriva has been developed: It requires less effort to move the seat in a different position, or folded.

Throughout the cabin, storage space is greatly enhanced by the convenient location provided by the articles in common use in the car. The FlexRail revolutionary console system consists of storage units can be exchanged for a slide on the rail which is located between the front seats allow for easy storage and adaptable to all types of usage.

The front seat of the same generous size with a new Opel Astra and a badge. They offer a variety of premium adjustment – 240 mm front / rear and 65 mm high – enables people of any size and length to find comfort for their displacement. Other new Opel Meriva Opel is the availability of an integrated carrier FlexFix bike back.

Entering a new era door

Opel Meriva open a new dimension in access to rear seats only rear-hinged rear doors. The concept is FlexDoors first volume manufacturer in the industry. Unlike some well-known system FlexDoors available rear door hinges are equipped with full-size doors that open independently, without the need for valve overlap at the front door. AB-conventional pillars make this possible opening independently, while ensuring rigidity of the body and good protection against lateral impact. In addition, he has a handle for easy entry and exit another.

FlexDoors provide functionality to make it really easy to get in and out of the back seat. Find a hinged door at the pile-C also allows more clearance for foot passengers to swing past the B-pillar flange. The FlexDoors open until 84 degrees, far wider than conventional doors, which is 68-70 degrees is the norm. front passenger seats also benefit from 84-degree angle the same opening. FlexDoors also more ergonomic and comfortable for passengers before opening FlexDoors place to put jackets, bags or umbrellas behind the front seats.

FlexDoors also provides greater security, especially for young families. Parents can be achieved in the rear seat easier to help the buckle, and the kids can be more secure when guided into and out of vehicles. For example, when both front and rear doors open at the same time, a security zone created both children and parents can leave the car with no door between them, thus reducing the risk of leaving children in traffic.

FlexDoors adds style to function increased. Stepping into and out of vehicles is not only much more natural feel, looks cool and elegant. No need to change or slide the rear seat.

This concept has been successfully tested and evaluated the market FlexDoors with clients since 2006 Opel Meriva. This is supported by a set of patented locking system designed to maximize security.

Opel minivan redesign expression

Interior and exterior, the new Opel Meriva Opel face, expressive design language – sculpture meets German precision – and stick to the same quality seen in the symbols and the new Astra.

Opel designers to create a dynamic and elegant minivan. A low sweeping roof line combined with a knife Opel signature patterns and body lateral line wave Opel Meriva rear window gives a new look and different.

The FlexDoors invite you to the inner landscape of smoothly flowing lines and surfaces. Wrap the instrument panel of the wing-shaped reinforce feelings of width and spaciousness. Centre forward to contribute to the stack and adds one concept of honesty and sculptures.

appointed interior with six different levels of color and finish. The biggest election ever offered on the Opel. A high level of fit and finish textures and materials are selected and the layout and decor of the controls is typical of more expensive cars.

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The new Meriva benefit from a longer wheelbase, wider track front and rear, contributing to better handling and comfort.

The range of powertrains and economic characteristics of efficient turbo engines with a power bandwidth of 75-140 hp. EcoFLEX versions will also be offered, especially economically. The Opel Meriva offers a choice of 5 to 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission.

Conceived and designed the engineering center of Opel in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the new Opel Meriva will be built in Zaragoza, Spain and is scheduled to be sold in summer 2010.