Production Chevy Orlando spotted in promo vid? [w/VIDEO]
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We're not entirely certain, but it sure looks like it. General Motors recently released a YouTube vid explaining what makes a Chevrolet a Chevrolet that shows a series a of sweeping shots that catches bowtie specials like the Corvette Grand Sport and the 2010 Camaro. At around 1:05, the camera focuses on the C-Pillar of a Camaro, and as the shot pans across the coupe's greenhouse, a quick glimpse of two production-ready Chevy crossover vans is given.
The crossover on the right looks a whole lot like the Chevy Orlando concept debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show last fall, which also looks an awful lot like the vehicle captured in these spy photos below. The Orlando is set to replace the HHR in Chevy showrooms by 2011 with seating for seven and car-like fuel economy.
The crossover on the left could be even more interesting, as it appears to share styling cues with the Volt, an example of which is parked next to it. Could this be a crossover with the automaker's extended range EV Voltec hardware underhood? Is it the Chevy version of the plug-in Buick crossover we heard about last week? Again, we can't be sure with just a few seconds of video as evidence, but we're willing to wager that the Volt styling cues signifies that there is likely an electric motor and batteries somewhere under that hood.
GM likely has managers and ad execs who scour these videos before they ever see the light of day, so we should assume that the company is simply giving us a cryptic peek at what is to come. Follow the jump to view the vid for yourself. Thanks for the tip, Ted!
Gallery: 2011 Chevy Orlando - spy shots
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Taglane 12:39PM (8/12/2009)
Man that Orlando looks good, and the Volt Minivan...It's certainly interesting- thats for sure
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Greg Aryous 12:41PM (8/12/2009)
Sorry, this is just another BLAND GM crossover that only replaces the HHR, so net zero market gain. If it has the $40K+ Volt electric drivetrain, it will be too expensive.
Nice try GM, get back to work, its NOT good enough.
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Mr.Oak 1:10PM (8/12/2009)
...Never mind, you're not worth talking to.
Lemon 2:34PM (8/12/2009)
It's too bad that you can't edit your comments on AB. That way, you would have a chance to look the word 'bland' up in a dictionary and refine your word choice. I'm not lining up to buy either of these vehicles, but bland certainly is not a good description of their design.
JDM Life 12:44PM (8/12/2009)
Another pointless vehicle........
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Danimal 1:57PM (8/12/2009)
Another pointless commenter......
Sam 12:46PM (8/12/2009)
Wooooooowwwwwwwww, two different size vans....BFD!
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Big Mola 12:49PM (8/12/2009)
Yes, because everyone has the same need. One vehicle to rule them all!
Ian B. 1:12PM (8/12/2009)
I see the LOTR connection. But is it named after an actor, a city or an old time singer?
JDM Life 12:48PM (8/12/2009)
I guess they think flooding the market wit their cars will help them in someway..
Its kinda funny its like their sayin Hey look at me!!!
Damn comment system....
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Torrent 2:02PM (8/12/2009)
Haha dude you soooo shouldn't have typed that. You look more and more like an idiot each day.
PiCASSO 3:44PM (8/12/2009)
Love your previous post...
Autoblog: "Toyota reverses decision, chooses to again seek quality over market share"
"God himself could not have said what you said any better.Toyota is very good and I love them."
I can only imagine you making a positive comment on anything that is not make by the Japanese Domestic Market.
spa2nky1 7:33PM (8/12/2009)
So....you're saying putting new product out into the marketplace for customers to buy is a bad thing?
I see
Jonathon 12:49PM (8/12/2009)
It looks a bit like the chevy sequel, but it definitely has a different front fascia. Interesting scoop! It's a shame there was no sneak peak of the new bu that is coming.
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Jack 12:56PM (8/12/2009)
Oops, read that as "porno vid", I thoughy Chevy Orlando was the actor.
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Kevin 1:04PM (8/12/2009)
Maybe that one on the left is the aveo based crossover. Or its the next aveo? Either way I hope they ditch that name.
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Nellydesign 1:22PM (8/12/2009)
Look closer guys. The one on the left is the Orlando. The light bloom is obscuring the shape of the headlamp. Just open this link in another window and compare side by side. Dead ringer.
http://blog.cochesalaventa.com/_fotos/Paris-2008-Orlando-Concept-previews-production-Chevy-MPV_34182_1.jpg
The one on the right is the mystery, but it's definitely BIG and rather boring. From the looks of it neither car has the cool side window shape of the Orlando unless the blur is washing it out.
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Danimal 2:08PM (8/12/2009)
I think you're right. There was a story about them sticking the VOLT under the Orlando, too. Which makes the Volt-ish styling change make sense.
Sean 1:31PM (8/12/2009)
It's a... minivan?
Crap.
But it looks so cool...
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Luis 1:38PM (8/12/2009)
I'll start this one: THEY'RE COPYING THE RAV4! Lame, you think they could create something unique!
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