New Meriva opens doors to class-leading access and innovation 8 January 2010 Pushing flexibility to the max Some six years and over 107,000 UK sales since it effectively created the small monocab sector, Vauxhall's clever and versatile Meriva model is giving way to a new replacement. And the good news is our Second Generation new Meriva looks set to build on the success of its predecessor with a new set of qualities all of its own. Scheduled to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March and on sale here later in the year, new Meriva turns the concept of compact, flexible transport on its head. The new car has already attracted the attention of the country's top motoring writers, Auto Express describing it as "a 'glass' act'" (a reference to the panoramic views enjoyed by the car's passengers) and Autocar suggesting it "has echoes of both Insignia and new Astra." FlexDoors New Meriva is the first Vauxhall model to feature FlexDoors, clever, rear-hinged rear doors which swing open towards the back of the car at an angle of nearly 90 degrees, vastly improving the ease with which occupants enter and leave the cabin. Crucially, the FlexDoors can only be opened by occupants while the vehicle is stationary. Innovative in-cabin flexibility Once inside, new Meriva buyers benefit from two further innovations - FlexSpace and FlexRail. The much-praised FlexSpace system has evolved, allowing easier fold-down of the rear seats, while moving the seats to create more foot, leg or shoulder room is also much simpler. And available on selected models, FlexRail builds on the idea of a traditional centre console, with a variety of modular storage and comfort solutions that fix on to an ingenious dual-rail base. The next development of Vauxhall's design language Vauxhall's design language has evolved steadily in recent times, with big strides being made with the Insignia and our new Astra model. Not surprisingly, the new Meriva adopts many of the external and internal design cues demonstrated by these models alongside a major lift in the perceived quality of materials used. Advanced chassis and more efficient powertrains With a longer wheelbase and wider front/rear tracks, new Meriva promises improved ride and handling. A new range of seven powertrains (four diesel and three petrol) will be available with power outputs from 75PS to 140PS offering improved fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions of up to 10 percent. Please be assured we will communicate the all-important technical and environmental information for new Meriva as soon as it becomes available. We are also delighted to announce that following launch a high economy/low CO2 ecoFLEX model will join the range offering efficiency and performance without compromise. We trust you will find this information useful. We'll be sending you more background on new Meriva nearer to the Geneva Motor Show. In the meantime, if you'd like to look a little more closely at this sensational new model click here Should you require more details about any other model in the GM UK portfolio please do not hesitate to contact our Information Centre on 0870 010 0651*1 or email gmukfleet@gm.com   Yours sincerely Maurice Howkins Fleet Sales Director

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