Opel's global Meriva offers everything Americans apparently don't need.(Brief Article)

Byline: MATT DAVIS With GM Europe (Opel, Saab, GM Daewoo and parts of Fiat) facing much-publicized business challenges, it's nice to report that Opel's turnaround shows signs of progress, specifically in the Meriva. Europeans call it either a compact MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) or a small MAV (multi-activity vehicle).

We call it NFUSS- not for U.S. sale. Though these minis can certainly handle open highway drives and vacation runs, they are better suited as the new workhorses of the urban and suburban family. Accordingly, the Meriva is-in the tradition of all Opels-outstanding ...

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