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Paris Preview: Chevy Orlando concept previews compact 7-seater for Europe
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GM has announced that it will unveil the Chevy Orlando show car at the Paris Motor Show next month. The compact 7-seat crossover has a 105-inch wheelbase, rides on the same platform (Delta II) as the Chevy Cruze and gets turbodiesel power from a 2.0-liter four. The Orlando and the Chevy Tacuma prototype caught testing in disguise would appear to be one and the same, and as the Tacuma spy shots hinted, instead of a traditional vannish MPV appearance, the Orlando show car demonstrates that the production vehicle will follow the CUV pack and adopt tougher-looking SUV styling queues (Quien es mas macho? Orlando.) A substantial split grille dominates the front end, along with headlights that sweep back onto the front fender. Inside, an attractive cabin blends styling elements from a number of modern Chevys and Opels. We'll get the rest of the skinny and report back live from the Paris show next month.Gallery: Chevrolet Orlando concept
[Source: GM via Autoblog Spanish]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Adam Marcello 10:33AM (9/09/2008)
I think that looks pretty good for a high count people carrier. Chevy interiors are getting good.
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3seriesisking 10:54AM (9/09/2008)
I agree. It looks very good.
Jerk Face 11:54AM (9/09/2008)
If they brought that to the US with a decent engine setup, I would buy it in a second.
geo.stewart 11:57AM (9/09/2008)
interior kicks butt but the exterior looks like a cleaned Caliber. better but not by much.
ronzo 10:35AM (9/09/2008)
If there are any Chevy folks prowling the comments, BRING IT TO THE STATES, PLEASE!
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cxv 11:49AM (9/09/2008)
Looks good. The Zafira is a big hit in Europe and if this car is based on that same car should be a very practical and good car.
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Cire 1:30PM (9/09/2008)
I agree, gold trim anything on the exterior of a vehicle looks really ghetto.
I have a feeling that this will end up replacing the HHR in Chevy's lineup. I have read reports that the HHR will be replaced by a contemporary looking, 7 passenger, Delta II people mover. I bet this is it.
The headlights resemble the units on the Opel Insignia. I hope this isn't an indication that this product will simply be a next gen Zafira with a Chevy grille. GM doesn't need to dilute their brands' images anymore than they already have with rebadged clones. The Zafira and "Orlando" should have completely distinct exterior designs. Sometimes GM seems to understand this while other times they don't.
I sincerely hope they don't stick with the "Orlando" name for the production version. It's a little dorky. It wouldn't surprise me if they did. After all, GM is going with the silly "Cruze" name for Chevy's upcoming compact sedan and is sticking with the lame "LaCrosse" name for Buick's upcoming midsize sedan. I can't understand why GM doesn't utilize some of their historic model names from the past to announce their renaissance. Look what wonders the corporation did with salvaging the "Malibu" name with the excellent 2008 model.
Cire 1:33PM (9/09/2008)
Oops! I thought I hit the reply button to Lar's post, but I guess I didn't. My bad!
Torrent 10:41AM (9/09/2008)
That interior is great.
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The Other Bob 10:52AM (9/09/2008)
This thing is likely slated for production in Detroit. I like it. While it doesn't have sliding doors, it, along with the Mazda 5, really is the return of the minivan.
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Andrew 6:30PM (9/09/2008)
What makes you think they will make it in the US? It clearly says it's for Europe.
There's no way they will build it in the US for export to Europe. So I am guessing you didn't read the article title (or didn't care about it).
Tourian 10:50AM (9/09/2008)
That's a sharp looking vehicle. Would be a better Equinox I think.
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J M C 3 10:51AM (9/09/2008)
Clever packaging.
Makes the most of a small platform.
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New Deal 10:53AM (9/09/2008)
It's good to see this type of product on GM 's boards.
It rocks as a new product. Build it!
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MajorGeek 10:53AM (9/09/2008)
Mazda meets the Nitro at the middle and upper areas at first glance, still makes a nice looking crossover. Like the interior as well, although I don't think I will ever get used to the shifter sitting at that angle.
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Jeremy 10:53AM (9/09/2008)
Doesn't look like a concept to me; it looks like it is production ready. I like it, doesn't look at weird like the Mazda5 or anything squished in. I know that is it not the real thing, but it looks promising and the U.S. and GM should have something like this over here
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carguy 11:33AM (9/09/2008)
Yeah, the design isn't too farfetched. This could easily become a production model with little to no changes. With products like this, it looks like Chevrolet has some good ideas to follow the Volt.
On a lighter note, I could also see this spawning the GMC Tampa, Pontiac Islamorada, Buick Lakeland and, my favorite, the Saturn Weeki Wachee!
mkevin88 1:09AM (9/10/2008)
lool weeki wachee
Shadooky 10:59AM (9/09/2008)
I love the gold bow tie.
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Gary 11:07AM (9/09/2008)
As I see it on new models coming out, I'm starting to like the Chevrolet split grille more and more.
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