The very first spy photos of the next Meriva have now surfaced. Caught parked on a trailer this test mule is based on a shortened platform of the Zafira. If you take a closer look by the wing mirror you will notice the missing window that is usually on the Zafira. The thick side door disguise is hiding the prototype's styling.
There are no interior shots but the car in front of this test mule (not the car that is towing the mule) is the current Meriva. The rear badges have been taken away and it seems like the engineer is in on this as a photos of the engine was taken saying "Ecotec". This could imply the next Meriva could be available in hybrid. As the car pulled away, the photographer (not professional) followed it but the pictures are very similar to the one's that are posted here.
Not much is known about this mini-mpv but expect it to go on sale in 2009.