Filed under: Concept Cars, Paris Motor Show, Crossovers/CUVs, Chevrolet
Chevy Orlando Concept reveals its rear
Click the image above for a hi-res gallery of the Chevy Orlando
The Chevy Orlando, due to be revealed at next month's Paris Motor Show, has turned tail and the rendering doesn't look half-bad. It's mildly reminiscent of the Audi A2 from way back when, in an exaggerated, chunked-up way, and we get a little Volvo feeling from the sculpted area of the rear lights. Overall, we give it a thumbs up.
The Orlando is a compact seven-seater, and the dip in the rear roofline means that those last to occupants might need to be especially compact. However, the intended audience is probably not the local WNBA team, so the kids should fit just fine. With a hot front and rear, and an interior that nearly qualifies as dreamy, this is the kind of thing we're looking forward to checking out in the flesh. Stay tuned for Paris...
Gallery: Chevrolet Orlando concept
[Source: GM]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
tankd0g 4:04PM (9/16/2008)
That would have make a sweet looking Volt :)
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Troy 4:05PM (9/16/2008)
The LS460 called, it wants its exhaust tips back.
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Torrent 5:53PM (9/16/2008)
Too bad these ones are probably actually connected to the exhaust....
taser 4:07PM (9/16/2008)
Aztec II:Electric Boogaloo
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Scott 4:47PM (9/16/2008)
You beat me to it.
P.V. 5:17PM (9/16/2008)
I was going to put a generic comment about its ugliness, but after seeing yours, I'd say you hit the nail on the head and gave it a concussion. +1 -> infinity
clicketyclack 5:18PM (9/16/2008)
My thoughts exactly.
Maestro_mario 6:29PM (9/16/2008)
The Aztek is back!
(I thought that GM had fired that designer...)
DKB_SATX 6:46PM (9/16/2008)
While I agree that the Orlando has an ugly ass, the Aztek was ass-ugly from EVERY angle. At least the designers did better with the front and sides of the Orlando.
Jorge 10:38AM (9/17/2008)
The exact same thing that I was thinking.
Menice 4:12PM (9/16/2008)
if my name was TONY I'd change my wifes name to Dawn + I'd be psych'd for this release..... and be putting my name on the plate.
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joe23521 4:13PM (9/16/2008)
Rear visibility must not have been on the top of their list...
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JF 4:14PM (9/16/2008)
drop the truck ride height and give it some decent looking wheels/tires with actual sidewalls, and I'd consider it.
Yes, I know its a concept car. Hopefully the production model will be closer to what i said.
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Mad Leet Yo 4:18PM (9/16/2008)
... for a nation that DEMANDS more awkward seven seaters?
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jte 4:23PM (9/16/2008)
Mazda, please make the Mazda5 seat 7 to compete with this. One thing keeping the Mazda5 sales low is that it only seats 6. Why not put in a 3 seat bench in the middle like all other MPVs and minivans?
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Hulk 7:21AM (9/17/2008)
I own a Mazda5 and only hobbits can fit in the back with 2 seats, not sure what creatures could be comfortable 3 across? Drivers over 5'11 aren't welcome in the Mazda5 (I'm 6'2). So my wife drives it and doesn't complain. If you want 7 DON'T buy a crossover, buy a van. Your knees and back will thank you.
Patrick 4:36PM (9/16/2008)
First the Volt and now this -- bye bye rearward visibility. Hello lots of accidents.
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KC 4:48PM (9/16/2008)
What, do you crane your neck like an old woman and look out your back window or something? I haven't been in a car in years that has good rearward visibility, much less a people hauler.
Side Mirrors and back-up cameras are fantastic inventions.
Lar 4:37PM (9/16/2008)
I like the way it looks. And from either end, it closely resembles the Kia Slice show car, which evolved into the production Soul.
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HotRodzNKustoms 4:54PM (9/16/2008)
It's what happens when a Ford Flex and a Mercedes GL have a baby. I'll call him Glex.
Ok kidding side I have to wait until I actually see the concept before I give my highly valued some schmuck commenter on a blog opinion.
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