Chevrolet Orlando Concept Revealed ahead of Paris Show

[Uzzy]

Originally Posted by fp115

And here is the first triplet based vehicle.

That's what I thought at first too, but this thing is Delta based like the HHR, not a subcompact, mirco car or B-segment(?).

[Slideways]

Originally Posted by Uzzy

That's what I thought at first too, but this thing is Delta based like the HHR, not a subcompact, mirco car or B-segment(?).

Yeah, I think he meant styling-wise, because there's some strong resemblance.

[rig.jockey]

Originally Posted by American_Muscle

aahhh idk. kill the traverse and use this. chevy doesnt need a million vehicles that can carry 7 people. its just stupid. tahoe, suburban, traverse, rumored HHR, this thing, that minivan poeple posted spy shots of...not many people in america need 7+ seating. if they do, they already have a million GM options. what happened to good ol fashioned five seating. Look at the equinox. it has no 3rd row and its been selling just fine for a long time now.

For all their vehicles that carry 7 people, most are crap for larger families ( 3+ kids ). Traverse looks nice, but it's the same size as an Outlook if I'm not mistaken.

Tahoe and Suburban cost a fortune, use the same amount of fuel and give you half of the interior space and only 1/2 - 2/3s the seating of a Chevy Express.

When they put the Astro out to pasture they should have put some money into the Express, give it a minivan interior and run with it. The convenience of a minivan, spacious interior, room behind the third row for strollers, hockey gear, golf bags, groceries for a family of 7 with the power to actually tow a trailer or boat or the soccer team, oh I wish I wish I wish. I'd live with the lower fuel economy over a minivan for the ability to do EVERYTHING I need.

HHR is a station wagon, not a van. The spy shots of the ' mini van ' look like it's about the same size as this thing.

The Uplander, while a nice van, is too narrow, doesn't have 8 passenger seating anymore and there's f-all room behind the third row seat. It's pretty well the same van since the Lumina APV, just wearing it's third skin and a revised suspension.

Damn it I want a real van ! LOL

[Uzzy]

Originally Posted by Slideways

Yeah, I think he meant styling-wise, because there's some strong resemblance.

I didn't think he meant styling-wise, but yeah styling-wise I thought the same. But I like this thing better than the triplet thing.

[Greg Burr]

Reminds me of the Ford Kuga crossover, but will be one size smaller. Although normally I would say "oh no, not another crossover", they're a hell lot more fun and interesting than a standard 4 door sedan.

[Slideways]

Originally Posted by Uzzy

But I like this thing better than the triplet thing.

Agreed!

[Ming]

This could be a very cool, useful car.

I want to see the cargo room with seats up (not including a 3rd row) before I comment further.

[FenwickHockey65]

It's interesting all right...

Nice interior too. Hopefully it'll be the HHR replacement. I think it'll be a hit.

I wonder how the fuel economy will be...

[ViperDVMan]

I'm liking the look of this car, inside and out. And that interior looks as good as the larger Malibu's and is right on par with a lot of European cars. I sure hope this is the next HHR....I'd buy one, especially if it'll use the same fuel-efficient 1.4L turbo as the Cruze.

Good Job, GM. Now bring it out and bring it here too.

[escapen]

Originally Posted by PontiacBixler

Do people REALLY NEED third row seating in their SUV/CUVs?

Even back in the early 90's, those with a Dodge Caravan hardly ever used the back seat except for the "cool kids" to sit that far back.

I would actually rather have a little bit more space behind my second row of seats for storage than have a third row back there.

Yeah thats what I was thiking too, I bet it would slot between the C Max and S Max size wise. I dont think it needs a 3rd row, and even being based on a stretched delta, i bet it will be mighty cramped. Just look at the larger Highlander and its space issue in the back.

Originally Posted by Ambalanche

Gasp!! No NAV!!!

Then again GM has been slacking on navs in Chevys. If this is for Europe i could really see them limiting Nav in Chevy because Opel is supposed to be positioned higher and thus more options would be left from Chevy.

[Bravada]

Although normally I would say "oh no, not another crossover"

Relax, it's just a compact minivan. Like that one, but less stylish:

[fp115]

Originally Posted by Uzzy

That's what I thought at first too, but this thing is Delta based like the HHR, not a subcompact, mirco car or B-segment(?).

Do remember GM never intended to release the triplets in North America, but can a an idea of what people would like to see in terms of design cues and ideas that can be directly given to upcoming models.

[fp115]

Originally Posted by paul8488

Ha! I just noticed that the interior pic shows small front triangular windows while the exterior shot doesn't have them! Looks like these might be some very early design sketches... adn those kind of look like Volt side mirrors in the interior shot, don't they?

The interior shot looks like it was the Groove concept's interior.

[doppleganger]

Hmm, a baby Traverse. If this replaces the HHR, I wonder if it will keep the name. ''High Heritage Roof'' doesn't really fit this vehicle.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by doppleganger

Hmm, a baby Traverse. If this replaces the HHR, I wonder if it will keep the name. ''High Heritage Roof'' doesn't really fit this vehicle.

Let's just hope that "Orlando" won't be the final name...