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2010 Opel Meriva leak

General Motors’ next-generation Opel Meriva compact MPV has finally been revealed. Looking very much like the Meriva concept car unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, the actual production version picks up the funky suicide style rear-opening doors and adjustable seats we had all been hoping for. Note that unlike other rear-hinged door applications (Rolls Royce Phantom/Ghost and Mazda RX8), the Meriva benefits from front and rear doors that open independently, and does not require rear passengers to sit behind the door opening.

Engine outputs will range from 75 to 140 horsepower, with both turbocharged gasoline and diesel units on offer. A fuel-efficient EcoFlex model will also be launched.

Production of the new Opel Meriva will kick-off at a plant in Saragossa, Spain shortly after the model’s debut at March’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show.

The Meriva is an important model for GM globally. The current model is sold throughout Europe and it even reaches some parts of South America where it’s sold as a Chevrolet. Sharing its underpinnings with the Corsa subcompact, the new Meriva could potentially be sold in other markets, however, a U.S. launch is unlikely.


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  1. By Dasupersprint Posted: 3/6/2008 9:07am PST

    At this point, they should kill Saturn and bring Opel in america, since there is no ''unique'' Saturn.
     
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  2. By NaBUru38 Posted: 3/6/2008 8:56pm PST

    The Meriva isn't a compact MPV, it's a mini MPV . The former are bigger, let's say 4.20-4.60 meters (Picasso, C-Max, Zafira, Scénic, Touran), while the latter stay under 4.10 meters (Idea, Note, A-Class, Modus).

    If GM must kill a brand, it shouldn't be a small car brand (if there's such a thing in the US). Not all Saturn customers would swap their cars for a Chevy or Pontiac if it disappears, many would go for an Asian brand. And that would destroy their efforts to reduce their average fleet fuel consumption.
     
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  3. By Dasupersprint Posted: 3/7/2008 5:58pm PST

    Read my comment properly, I said kill Saturn and BRING OPEL in america. Saturn is now turned into the exact mirror of the european Opel lineup
     
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  4. By btlh2oguy Posted: 1/4/2010 5:30pm PST

    GM should kill Buick for the US market and bring in Opel.
    Buick is not going to compete with Honda, Mazda & VW.
    I would not be surprised if GM keeps Saab.
     
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  5. By  laptop bag Posted: 1/4/2010 6:31pm PST

    It doesn't look too comfortable back there, but something tells me this isn't the first time she's had to contort herself to make a living.
     
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  6. By  gazzed Posted: 1/5/2010 12:40am PST

    Opel as a brand is one of the best and most underrated, but also very tricky in a sense that it's not like with Ford when they sell their cars overseas it still has a Ford badge unlike Opel when it goes to England transforms into a Vauxhall - changes into a Holden badge when it's in Australia - and once it lands in America it's called a Buick ( Saturn which it was previously ).. and therein lies the dilemma with Opel not getting the benefit it deserves which is why it cannot compete equally with the likes of it's other German brothers Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, BMW and Mercedes.
     
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  7. By bepsf Posted: 1/5/2010 9:30am PST

    This is the kind of classy little people-mover that Chevrolet needs here in the States.
     
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  8. By Agent Posted: 1/5/2010 3:21pm PST

    Whow, wait a second...you cant compare Opel with BMW, Mercedes, Porsche. Mabey with an Audi and Volkswagon. Buicks are sold more than Saabs (Well here in the Northeast), and GM would rather sell an oversea's company rather than a traditional US company.
    On the other hand, this car looks promising!
     
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  9. By  r4 Posted: 1/6/2010 2:24am PST

    Hi Guy's,
    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.
     
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  10. By  Opel Meriva Posted: 1/18/2010 3:01am PST

    2010 Opel Meriva will be powered by both turbocharged gasoline and diesel engine and will generate outputs ranging from 75 to 140 horsepower. It is an important venture for General Motors globally. The current Meriva edition is all sold all over Europe and some parts of South America under the Chevy flag. However it is unlikely that this new edition will adorn the streets of US.
     
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