Spy Shots: U.S.-bound production Chevy Orlando
Click above for high-res image gallery of 2011 Chevy Orlando spy shots
Our spies have just caught a prototype out winter testing that appears to be the production Chevy Orlando that's destined for sale in the U.S. sometime during 2011. From what we can tell, the production version will be remarkably faithful to the Orlando concept that debuted at the Paris Motor Show last fall and was shown for the first time in North America at the Detroit Auto Show last month. As you can see, many of the panels visible on this prototype closely match those on the concept, including the rocker panels and wheel arches. The profile of the vehicle caught winter testing is also a dead ringer for the concept. While the front and rear ends are completely covered, one can easily imagine Chevy's corporate grille at the leading edge of a sculpted hood. Some things that have changed are the additions of practical, production intent door handles, side-view mirrors and headlights.
The Orlando will be built on GM's new Delta platform, which also underpins the upcoming Chevy Cruze compact car. It will replace the HHR in Chevy's lineup and feature seating for seven souls, two more than the tall wagon it's replacing.
Gallery: 2011 Chevy Orlando - spy shots
[Photos: KGP Photography]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Torrent 1:35PM (2/18/2009)
They say it will be close to the Concept, but right now, I see Kia Soul.
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JF 3:34PM (2/18/2009)
I see proportions that are a lot better the lifted Soul. JMO
hypermiler 3:38PM (2/18/2009)
Orlando is the next Daewoo Rezzo wearing Chevy badge.
Bob-omb 12:58AM (2/19/2009)
It's actually aping a Kia Rondo. Which is an extremely useful size/layout for 95% of people. Could be a big seller with the right name. i.e. NOT ORLANDO
creigs9 1:39PM (2/18/2009)
Not much to see, but it looks totally boring. I hope they have somthing more up their sleeve,as I don't see this selling much.
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Curtis 1:41PM (2/18/2009)
it looks kind of like a zebra
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Mazda FTW! 1:51PM (2/18/2009)
Does every car have to offer 'seating for seven'? Or is that the new in thing for carm ownership?
"Duuude check this out. It's got seating for SEVEN"
"WHOOOAAAAAA serious? Thats wicked. I only have seating for 5"
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Luis 2:24PM (2/18/2009)
I think it's for the owner to feel important. As in, I may have to carry 6 people around, because I may six friends. Or my two kids and their three friends. Maybe. People in this country tend to over buy instead of just having taking two vehicles once a month when necessary and just driving a Civic.
sydbot 2:23PM (2/18/2009)
Just think, instead of being branded a 16-valve Orlando, it is potentially a (16+28, 4 heart valves per person) 44-valve seup! Your 5 seater is limited to only 20 extra (heart) valves.
montoym 9:19PM (2/18/2009)
Funny, but when people were buying large SUV's to carry around 7 or 8 people, nothing but complaints ensued. Now, manufacturers are offering non-SUV alternatives that also allow you to carry 7 people and even those are bashed?
What the hell do you want people who have to carry more than 5 people to drive?
Minivans are one thing, but those have a stigma not much better than the station wagon for most drivers.
As far as the Orlando though, I liked the concept but this shot doesn't seem to be carrying as much of the concept's looks as I had hoped. Honestly, I see a lot of GM most-recent(and last) minivans in it. I'd also like to see them add in sliding doors like the Mazda5. That will surely make it even more minivan-like, but for a vehicle that seats 7, it's really very practical.
Stealth E34 1:54PM (2/18/2009)
I wonder if GM will simply make this the redesigned HHR? Or call it something new like the Orlando.
Also, which market is GM targeting here? The Mazda5/Kia Rondo and the coming Honda Latitude? Or the Ford Edge/Toyota Venza/Mazda-CX7/Dodge Journey/Ford Flex type of crossover?
I like the idea of the Orlando but I'm not sure where it fits in Chevrolet's line-up. Obviously somewhere above the Cruze and below/beside the Equinox, and definitely below the Traverse. Will the Orlando be available with a 4-cylinder? Seems likely.
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Rick C. 2:11PM (2/18/2009)
Photographic illusion, or is this 'tall wagon' sitting closer to the ground? Geez, just add the sliding doors and call it what it is.
GusTurbo 2:41PM (2/18/2009)
I definitely think it's going to replace the HHR, but they'll change the name. HHR stands for Heritage High Roof, so it's not exactly a fitting title for this new vehicle.
hypermiler 3:40PM (2/18/2009)
The new Rezzo(aka Orlando in the US) was never intended for the US market, until the oil price hit $150/barrel and GM USA decided that they needed a smaller family vehicle to sell in the US, fast.
Nude Love 6:46PM (2/20/2009)
It is a Minivan, why would this replace the HHR?
montoym 9:27PM (2/18/2009)
quote: -
"Will the Orlando be available with a 4-cylinder? Seems likely." -
quote from the story: -
"The Orlando will be built on GM's new Delta platform, which also underpins the upcoming Chevy Cruze compact car" -
I don't believe that the Delta II(Delta is the platform for the current Cobalt and HHR) platform is designed to house a 6cyl. If nothing else though, the 4cyl will surely be the base engine.
It will be similar to how the HHR is based off the Cobalt platform and uses its engines as well. If it helps, just think of this as the next HHR(which it likely will replace).
airswingman 2:21PM (2/18/2009)
just by looking at the shape, won't buy it another ....waste
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BGJ 2:25PM (2/18/2009)
Chevy CUV size chart:
Large: Traverse (seats 7-8)
Medium: Equinox (seats 5)
Small: Orlando (seats 7)
Compact: TBD coming 2012-ish, seats ?
IMO it's pretty dumb to have an Equinox only seat 5 while the smaller Orlando will seat 7. Those back 2 seats will be useless for most people though.
FYI - I'd be surprised if those spy shots are actually the US-spec version as the production timing is later for NA compared to Europe/Korea. Either way, it will be 99% the same thing and is coming in 2011 as stated.
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hypermiler 3:42PM (2/18/2009)
All versions of Rezzo would be shipped directly from Korea, unlike Cruze on which GM wasted two years trying to set up the US production.
8189720 2:25PM (2/18/2009)
I am mixed about it, but the rear end really reminds of that from the Aztek. In fact, the entire car has a similar shape, but longer than the Aztek.
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