Meriva Concept poised for Geneva

Vauxhall is set to reveal its latest Meriva Concept vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show in a move the company hopes will redefine the best of monocab flexibility.

Among the many advances incorporated in the new concept car, are rear-hinged rear doors on both sides of the car, or so-called FlexDoors.

While the front doors are conventionally-designed with front hinges, the rear doors swing open towards the back of the car.

This unique design also allows drivers to open the rear doors independently of the front doors.

As the company explains, rear-hinged rear doors already on the market can only be opened after the front door has been opened - which severely limits their practicality.

It is hoped the design will allow greater mobility when entering and exciting the vehicle as well as improved safety for children, as parents will now have greater access to fit child seats and other safety features.

"The Meriva Concept clearly illustrates how our new Vauxhall design language can be adapted to create bold, fresh design solutions for the monocab segment," said Mark Adams, vice president of design, General Motors Europe.