Meriva is easy on the back: official

In a first for any car manufacturer, an association of doctors and therapists specializing in back health has certified the new Opel Meriva’s ergonomic system consisting of special back-friendly features, saying their design is gentle on the back – for drivers and passengers alike.



The new Meriva arrives in Ireland in July and in addition to targeting the nameplate's traditional competitors like Nissan's Note and Ford's Fusion, it will straddle the small and compact divide providing new competition to Ford's C-MAX and Renault's Scenic.

When the new Opel Meriva is fitted with three particularly back-friendly features, the German Aktion Gesunder Rücken association (AGR – Action for Healthy Back) gives its much coveted seal of approval. The three major features are the Meriva’s FlexSpace rear seating system, the FlexDoors, and the ergonomic sports seats.

The FlexFix bicycle carrier is an optional feature that is also particularly ergonomic because owners do not have to strain their backs to affix their bicycles onto the car.