The concept's design is distinguished by a distinctive window line, arched roof, wide track and sculpted body, which is said to give a good indication of what is to be expected from future Opel/Vauxhall production monocabs. While the front doors are conventionally designed with front hinges, the rear doors swing open towards the back of the car. But the front and rear doors can open independently of each other unlike rear-hinged rear doors already on the market.

"The Meriva Concept clearly illustrates how our new Opel/Vauxhall design language can be adapted to create bold, fresh design solutions for the monocab segment," says Mark Adams, Vice President of Design, General Motors Europe. The window line just behind the B-pillars, is claimed to provide better a better view for rear passengers while also enabling designers to create a dynamic silhouette. The body boasts the distinctive ‘blade' bodyside form, which was a design element of the GTC Coupé and Flextreme, while the U-shaped windshield stretches up and back over the rear passengers' heads.

Stay tuned for an analysis of the Meriva concept's design - complete with our own unique photos - in our forthcoming Geneva Auto Show Highlights.

Source: cardesignnews