Sleek. Elegant. Stylish.

Maximum flexibility never looked this good.

Elegant and practical, the new Opel Meriva will have heads turning. The sculpted cab-forward look is a real eye-catcher. A unique interpretation of the award-winning new Opel design language first seen in the Insignia and new Astra – the Meriva’s stylish, self-confident design brings a new sense of flair to the small monocab segment.
In the front, the headlamps are part of the Meriva’s friendly personality. They contain Opel Adaptive Forward Lighting technology and the daytime light signature with the “Wing” graphic – another feature adapted from the Insignia and Astra. The bold new Opel badge, the prominent grill design and the precision peak in the hood round out the look in the front. The entire front fascia of the Meriva has been optimized for Type Insurance Classification (TIC) improvement to save insurance premiums and lives.
The Meriva’s dynamic profile is accentuated by a lower, longer roofline and sweeping A-pillars. The sculptured body with the signature blade line – first seen in the Insignia – lends the Meriva its tailored precision look. The centered door handles and perfectly fitted doors hint at the fun and flexibility of the FlexDoors® – even when they’re closed. And then there is the unexpected “wave” in the belt line that improves visibility for the rear passengers.
In the rear, the enhanced shoulders with the integrated split tail lamps are the real eye-catchers. They give the car a wider stance and emphasize its premium character. Another special touch is the “V-graphic” – it visually connects the wrap-around rear window with the elements below. An elegant chrome appliqué adds a distinct premium touch and really highlights the quality.

Niels Loeb, Chief Exterior Designer

Not surprisingly, when asked to name his favorite part of the exterior, the avid swimmer and body surfer replied: the wave. Body surfing? In Rüsselsheim? No worries mate. Niels enjoys the best of both worlds with his Australian and German nationalities. His other hobbies include: his kids, mountain biking and collecting model cars. He has also collected an impressive portfolio of design projects at Opel that include: the current Corsa, current Combo, current Tigra, and the Opel Speedster. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design and a Master of Design Vehicle.

Stefan Arndt, Chief Interior Designer

When asked what he especially likes about the new Meriva, he answered: “The flowing surfaces and the overall harmony inside and out and yet it’s super practical and gives unconventional spins to the typical questions. ” Flowing surfaces and unconventional spin: spoken like the experienced sailor he is. Stefan has a degree in Industrial Design from the University of Arts in Berlin, where he rekindled his love of sketching. He has an impressive range
of design projects at Opel which include: Insignia, Zafira and Omega as well as the concept cars: Zafira Snowtrekker , Eco Speedster Record car, Frogster, Vauxhall Lightning and Trixx. The polyglot German designer speaks English and Swedish, French and Italian. His other hobbies include skiing and mountain biking.