Described by Mark Adams, Opel's design chief as being "an expressive yet functional interior with great roominess and visibility," the interior of the Meriva is revealed thanks to the FlexDoors - rear hinged rear doors, one of the features which will make the Meriva stand out in the MPV class. The doors and the space gained thanks to the way they open are enhanced by the FlexRail system, an innovation which allows the conversion of the five seater Meriva to a two seater.
Space for the FlexRail system has been cleared between the front seats by raising the gearshift location and replacing the traditional handbrake with an electric park brake button which will come as standard on all models.
The FlexSpace seat folding system allows the seats to be reconfigured without having to remove any seats, while an one-step action when sliding the rear seat cushions or when lowering the rear seatbacks is also being offered.
Both outer rear seats can be moved fore and aft individually, but can also slide inwards to provide more shoulder width and leg room. In addition, rear seat backs can be fully lowered without having to remove the head restraints.
As for what will power the Meriva, the engine range will include turbocharged gasoline and diesel units with outputs varying from 75HP to 140 HP, with an EcoFlex model expected.
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