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Stepping Out in Style - The Opel Meriva Door Concept

The new Opel Meriva being launched in 2010 is the first large-volume series-production car this century to feature rear-hinged rear doors. With an opening angle of almost 90°, passenger access to the rear seats is extremely comfortable for a vehicle in this class. While the mechanics of such a system may well be fascinating, securing the doors electronically against accidental opening is the real technical challenge.

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