Side profile

I have often wondered why no one on this forum has commented on the similarity between The GM (Vauxhall/Opel) European vehicle Meriva and the i3

Similar styling , no B pillar, coach style opening rears City commuter car.

http://www.carskings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/opel-meriva-side-view.jpg

Ah, my eyes!

PluviaPlumbum said:

..the similarity between The Vauxhall Meriva and the i3

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BLASPHEMY!

I get what you're saying about the pillar and doors but the i3 is in a league of its own when it comes to design. The shape and contours are much bolder, rear doors are stealthed, CFRP is visible, it features eyecatching colour schemes etc. I know it gets stick for being "ugly" but there is no doubting it interests people and turns a lot of heads. Unfortunately the Meriva is as vanilla and bland as they come, if only it was flashing a bit of CFRP!

It was only really relating to the side profile ! similarities the rest is GM standard parts bin fodder; they probably will call it Bolt or something like that when it reaches the US.