Chevrolet Orlando Concept Revealed ahead of Paris Show

[nadepalma]

Paris Preview: Chevrolet Orlando Concept
Remember the Chevrolet MPV we've been hearing about....
www.gminsidenews.com
September 9, 2008

Detroit - The Orlando show car, making its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, is a clear indication that Chevrolet is considering an expansion to its portfolio with a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle with distinctive sport utility-like design, adaptable seating and impressive interior space.

Based on the recently announced all-new Cruze compact sedan, the Orlando show car carries Chevrolet’s signature design language into a new vehicle segment. It explores the potential of combining the versatility attributes of a sport utility, a family van and a wagon in a single execution.

Chevrolet Orlando cuts a distinctive silhouette, replacing conventional monocab proportions with a more defined contrast between the hood and windshield lines. With flared fenders instead of a flat side-body, Orlando has a muscular stance that gives it the appearance of a sport utility vehicle, yet it offers dynamic ride and handling, excellent fuel efficiency and easy entry thanks to its car-based architecture.

Inside, the five-door Orlando is designed to meet the needs of families and those who need plenty of seating capacity with adaptable, theater-style seating in three rows that comfortably accommodate up to seven occupants. Whenever load carrying becomes a priority, the spacious cabin can be quickly transformed into a large cargo area. A generous 2760 mm wheelbase and wide front and rear tracks provide Orlando with outstanding interior roominess.

Chevrolet’s latest-generation 2.0-liter turbo diesel, developing 150 hp and 320 Nm of torque, provides a powerful and fuel efficient powertrain.

Following the recent announcement of the all-new Cruze sedan, the Orlando show car promises another page in Chevrolet’s product portfolio and another step in Chevrolet’s plan to offer customers around the globe impressive value, quality and fuel efficiency.

[OrlandoGuy80]

Could we be looking at the next HHR?

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/c...or-show-debut/

[johnstarnes]

A little tame looking but interesting.

[tamatt27]

I think the overall shape is distinctive, however the grill makes the front end look very bland.

[Skank Boy]

Yay! another CUV!

[eosandov]

I like it... but its a concept...

[skylark68]

Originally Posted by Skank Boy

Yay! another CUV!

Exactly. I'm so tired of these things that aren't really good at anything. They are overblown minivans that don't even do their job as efficiently.

[Perian]

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This has to be the new Chevy HHR.

I base that statement on the following:

From Automotive News:

The redesigned 2011 HHR wagon will abandon the retro styling theme and become what one insider called "radically modern." It also will be bigger, with possible seating for seven. Essentially, it will be a mini-minivan, based on the replacement for the Opel Zafira. The vehicles will be developed on GM's next-generation Delta vehicle architecture. A concept may be revealed this year.

Interior shot:

http://autodeadline.com/detail?sourc...82907&mime=JPG


Chevrolet Orlando show car signals entry into new segment for the brand

Detroit - The Orlando show car, making its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, is a clear indication that Chevrolet is considering an expansion to its portfolio with a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle with distinctive sport utility-like design, adaptable seating and impressive interior space.

Based on the recently announced all-new Cruze compact sedan, the Orlando show car carries Chevrolet’s signature design language into a new vehicle segment. It explores the potential of combining the versatility attributes of a sport utility, a family van and a wagon in a single execution.

Chevrolet Orlando cuts a distinctive silhouette, replacing conventional monocab proportions with a more defined contrast between the hood and windshield lines. With flared fenders instead of a flat side-body, Orlando has a muscular stance that gives it the appearance of a sport utility vehicle, yet it offers dynamic ride and handling, excellent fuel efficiency and easy entry thanks to its car-based architecture.

Inside, the five-door Orlando is designed to meet the needs of families and those who need plenty of seating capacity with adaptable, theater-style seating in three rows that comfortably accommodate up to seven occupants. Whenever load carrying becomes a priority, the spacious cabin can be quickly transformed into a large cargo area. A generous 2760 mm wheelbase and wide front and rear tracks provide Orlando with outstanding interior roominess.

Chevrolet’s latest-generation 2.0-liter turbo diesel, developing 150 hp and 320 Nm of torque, provides a powerful and fuel efficient powertrain.

Following the recent announcement of the all-new Cruze sedan, the Orlando show car promises another page in Chevrolet’s product portfolio and another step in Chevrolet’s plan to offer customers around the globe impressive value, quality and fuel efficiency.

-Source: General Motors

[yamahr1]

Looks like a totally production-ready, new version of the Equinox, inside and out.

[fp115]

And here is the first triplet based vehicle.

[kmacleod]

WOW, This is the GAMMA Chevy mentioned in another thread on this site. If the interior isn't watered down from the concept too much, I think this pocket rocket CUV would do well in the US. The 2.0L TDI would be a bonus.....

Ken

* EDIT* I did not read this close enough. It is based on the DELTA (Cruze), Not GAMMA. Camo'ed pics have been discussed in other threads.

That can only mean this is the cousin to the Next Gen Zafira. I hope this has the Flex 7 passenger seating found in the current Zafira.

My Apologies, Perian. I should read the article thoroughly next time.-

Ken

[zete]

Wouldn't this be the new HHR which is going away from retro? I think the picture makes it look large, but if it's a compact then it'll be HHR sized or smaller which is something GM needs. Plus, the HHR is very fuel efficient and handy. I know a couple of folks who love theirs because it's practical and fuel efficient, allowing them to lug around a lot of stuff when needed. And as fp115 indicates, it shares more than a passing resemblance to one of the triplets.

And that interior looks production ready, very similar to what we've seen for the Cruze. I'm glad GM is keeping themes alive for each of their brands' interiors.

[powervette]

Originally Posted by nadepalma

as attempt to separate itself from a reputation among Europeans as a brand of large, unwieldy American vehicles.

I rather have an "American unwieldy vehicle" than Korean junk as Aveo which is even worse than other Korean products as new Hyundais and Kias

[CamaroCrazy]

Well I think there we have it........the new HHR. I hope they keep "HHR" (no one except us on this board knows what it stands for anyway). Ditch "Orlando" or "Groove". This thing looks tame, not "groovey". "Orlando" makes me think only of Disney World, as in if you buy this car, you're probably a family man who throws the whole family in the car and vacations to Disney World every year! HOW BORING. Not the image I'd want to project.

And $20 says those headlights and LEDs on the bottom front fascia don't make it to production

[GMFAN85]

Originally Posted by kmacleod

WOW, This is the GAMMA Chevy mentioned in another thread on this site. If the interior isn't watered down from the concept too much, I think this pocket rocket CUV would do well in the US. The 2.0L TDI would be a bonus.....

Ken

Read the first post again. This is a new vehicle based off the Delta II platform which underpins the Cruze and the new Astra.

This is clearly a hint of the next HHR and I'm very excited. I think that this will bring a lot more people into the Chevy showrooms that wouldn't have even considered the current HHR because of it's retro styling.