The second generation of this model was officially introduced at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show.
As compared to its predecessor version, the Meriva B featured rear-hinged rear doors, called ‘FlexDoors’. This was actually the first and foremost change that happened at the exterior. Technologically speaking, the novelty of Meriva B was that this represented the first Opel/Vauxhall model fitted with a stop-start system, for improved fuel economy and a lower level of CO2 emissions. Production for this model started in June 2010, while in the UK it was marketed as Vauxhall Meriva and was available since April 2010.