German automaker Opel first offered the Meriva in 2003, but because Opel is a subsidiary of General Motors, the model got a Chevy bowtie in South America and a Vauxhall badge in the U.K. Based on the third-generation Opel Corsa C, the Meriva was styled as a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) five-door that offered seating for five passengers and ample rear cargo space, as well as a selection of conservative gasoline and diesel engine options. In 2010, the Meriva received a second generation, with larger exterior dimensions and a new six-speed automatic transmission. A facelift followed in 2014, and now, there appears to be a third generation on the horizon. Nothing official has been revealed as of yet, but it’s expected the new model will get a crossover-esque makeover, as well as a few significant interior upgrades.
Fueling speculation is the recent release of a series of spy images, which show a test mule out on public roads and decked out in extensive camouflage. Our undercover photographers also managed to grab a few shots of the cabin, and although most of it is under wraps, we now have a good idea what the production model could offer when it comes to market.
The Meriva is one of the cars slated to arrive as the product of a strategic partnership between PSA Peugeot Citroen and GM, which joined forces in 2012 in the hopes of co-developing models for the European market. Some say the partnership is on its way to a divorce, which means the third-gen Meriva could very well be part of the first – and last – wave of vehicles put forth by the tie-up.
We’ll have to wait and see if that’s the case, but for now, read on for my speculative review on the new Opel Meriva.
Continue reading to learn more about the future Opel Meriva.
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