The Opel Zafira and Meriva could become Opel SUVs

The carriers had their day, but now is the Opel SUVs. Virtually all crossovers are succeeding and growing car with plastic covers or large raised stage we see in our streets. Even that was once one of the star MPV Renault Espace, has been reinvented into a kind of crssover. This seems to be the way they will continue the Opel Zafira and Meriva in future generations, which will work jointly with PSA.

The Opel Zafira and Meriva could become Opel SUVs

The arrival of these models could be effective in 2016, when Opel expects to have in its range at least three Opel SUVs, a segment B, one C and D, and also giving a relief to the almost unknown Antara. This item also enter PSA Peugeot Citroën as a result of the agreements signed long ago, so it also could be looking at similar models with a common base of the two French manufacturers.

With this agreement, each party involved would bear half of the costs of developing, creating cars that can be sold at a lower price, increasing competitiveness and chances of success against other rivals. Certainly both Opel and Peugeot or Citroën need to strengthen their Opel SUVs range, as they have very short supply (or poor reception) in the different segments of this category. According to AutoExpress sources each company is responsible for making one of the models (and under other brands).

The partnership will particularly affect the development of vehicles and share while mechanical and chassis parts, the bodies will be different to avoid possible cannibalization and price wars. It is hoped that with the advent of these models continue the Opel SUVs Zafira Tourer few years on the market, just as the previous generation still sold with good levels of sales.

The Opel Zafira and Meriva could become Opel SUVs