Paris 2008: Chevy Orlando unceremoniously revealed online
by Damon Lavrinc on Sep 24th 2008 at 12:30PM 
Click above for a gallery of the Chevy Orlando
Live images of the Chevy Orlando, possibly shot during GM's own photo session, have surfaced online, showing the seven-seat crossover in all its conceptual glory ahead of its unveiling at the Paris Motor Show next week.
The Orlando shares the same Delta II platform as the Chevy Cruze, with power provide by a 2.0-liter turbodiesel, and blends some traditional Chevy styling cues with a blocky, upright silhouette and show-friendly lighting tricks. Unlike other pie-in-the-sky concepts, the Orlando's interior looks downright drivable, with two-tone leather seats, a traditional steering wheel and a center stack that
All the details and plenty of live images from the show floor are coming in just over a week. But in the meantime, check the gallery below.
Gallery: Chevy Orlando Leakage
[Source: Auto55.be]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Mehul 12:36PM (9/24/2008)
Except for the fancy lights, it looks production ready
Not a big fan of that back
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Virginia Wolf 12:54PM (9/24/2008)
A back of what car does that back remind you of?
A clue, Pontiac.
Tristan 12:37PM (9/24/2008)
i like it alot. bring it to the U.S. high milage yes!
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Ted Krygier 12:40PM (9/24/2008)
It is looking very good IMO!
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3seriesisking 1:00PM (9/24/2008)
I agree, very sharp and well executed.
Galley 12:40PM (9/24/2008)
Tron Edition?
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coolremo 12:47PM (9/24/2008)
what is the difference between this and the chevy cruze?
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3seriesisking 1:00PM (9/24/2008)
One's a car and the other is not.
coolremo 1:02PM (9/24/2008)
my bad, i meant the chevy traverse.
3seriesisking 1:08PM (9/24/2008)
It does look pretty similar to the Traverse doesn't it?
Perhaps it's bigger???? Edgier???? Who knows??
Seminole 1:17PM (9/24/2008)
This is much smaller than a Traverse. It is based off the Cruze platform so it will most likely be around the size of an Equinox. I'm actually digging it, not a bad design at all.
3seriesisking 1:49PM (9/24/2008)
Thanks for clearing that up my Floridian friend..I was wondering where this thing fit in size wise but tell me.....how much smaller can it be if it still seats 7 "adult" passengers?
Seminole 2:06PM (9/24/2008)
It doesn't have to be terribly huge, the Rav4 seats 7 people. So does the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Torrent 12:55PM (9/24/2008)
I can't believe I want one. Interior is great and the overall design is much more exciting that the Flex's.
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Virginia Wolf 1:01PM (9/24/2008)
"seven-seat crossover"
Aside from looks, how is this different from LAMBDAs?
Why bring yet another car in the segment that already has 4 similar vehicles?
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Ted Krygier 2:01PM (9/24/2008)
Lambda is much larger.
If anything, this is closer to the HHR (it being based on the Delta I platform with Cobalt, while this being Delta II shared with Cruze).
TBlueMax 1:40PM (9/24/2008)
Compare the Orlando to the Mazda5 which is a 6-seater with 3 rows. In these C-segment people movers, there is very little space behind the 3rd row for cargo when the 3rd row is upright.
Compare the Traverse (Lambda platform) which is a 7- or 8-seater with 3 rows to the Mazda CX-9, which offer relatively spacious seating along with decent cargo capacity with all seats filled. The Lambda platform is much longer and wider than the Delta II platform and is designed to have a higher payload and towing capacity.
MajorGeek 1:04PM (9/24/2008)
I don't get it, any of you actually going to buy one? Id have to see it in person, but my first instinct was to puke.
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Virginia Wolf 1:20PM (9/24/2008)
Well it depends. What if it gets 30 MPG, what if interior is amazing, what if you get great tech options for free. You can't tell everything by the picture alone.
MajorGeek 1:25PM (9/24/2008)
Has to look good first for me. Gas mileage is not relevant and many vehicles come with tech options. For example, I own a Viper, its 2 seats and a huge engine. No tech, still a sweet ride.