Chevrolet Orlando Concept Revealed ahead of Paris Show

[t-rex]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

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

GM with its name screw ups again. "Cruze" is great for America, but awful for other markets, while "Orlando" could likely appeal to overseas customers but sound fonky to Americans.

"Orlando" means "Disney" which is of course a uniquely American thang and might promote a positive image for the model in export markets.

Nevertheless, I think it's sharp-looking and has enough "Groove" styling cues to satisfy me. This, the similarly-styled Gamma crossover, the Cruze, the next Aveo and the Beat will give GM a very strong core lineup for global markets.

I'm glad to see GM finally be taking not just small cars, but cars in general, seriously again. We may have to wait a few years but GM might actually righting its capsizing ship...

[Chevyfan101]

Man this thing is tight.

[spidge]

Originally Posted by OrlandoGuy80

Could we be looking at the next HHR?

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

Not my thing, but this is the type of vehicle GM should promote, among other offerings - a small, practical, efficient family/cargo hauler, with an American look, NOT a Toyota clone. The "cool" factor will help catch the eyes of potential buyers. Can't help but notice a slight resemblance to the Dodge Caliber, though.

[Bravada]

while "Orlando" could likely appeal to overseas customers but sound fonky to Americans.

Well, not here. At best, people would think of Orlando Bloom, at worst of a weird movie in which and eternal woman turns into a man and has affairs with women accross the ages.

[Astra RL]

I really like this it could provide a nice accent to the Traverse/Equinox/little baby crossover. With 7 seats FWD only it is a compact minivan. If the length is close to the Cobalt it will be about 4 inches longer than the original 80s Caravan. As long as there is a very different Zafira at Saturn I will be happy.

[Chaz_23]

Nice interior. Except that it needs a real center console not those cheesy armrest sticking out of the seats.
But worst of all is the placement of the shifter. I know that that's becoming pupular on x-unders, but damn, it looks terrible, is impractical, and just plain dumb.

[Bravada]

It is very practical, the shifter is right at your hand (provided it's done right). The folding armrests allow for better access to rear seats (important e.g. for people travelling with kids.

[paul8488]

I had that type of shifter on the Vibe, and while it was a tad too far forward to fall perfectly under your my comfortably, I got used to it and actually quite liked it.

[paul8488]

At the Paris auto show, to reveal this vehicle, they should drive it out of a huge flower... I can even hear the announcer...

"Watch Orlando bloom"...

[Millefune]

That interior is nice. I hope GM continues with this trend of upping the scale of their interiors. I like what I see.

[benroethig]

Originally Posted by Family Man

This would be a vehicle that GM sorely needs.

I questioned GM's move of making the Equinox bigger, since it left a huge hole between it and GM's really only people/cargo mover, the HHR (as cute as the HHR is, it is no match for the Mazda 5).

They're really not making the Equinox any bigger. It's already 188 inches long already. I think people fail to realize how large it actually is thinks its the same size as the Vue.

Originally Posted by Bravada

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

I'll take the Orlando over that ugly French thing anyday.

[benroethig]

Originally Posted by Skank Boy

Yay! another CUV!

Its not. It's a compact minivan like the Mazda 5. CUVs have an off-road profile (despite not being able to go off road...save the Patriot) and all wheel drive. The Orlando has neither.

[Uzzy]

Originally Posted by paul8488

At the Paris auto show, to reveal this vehicle, they should drive it out of a huge flower... I can even hear the announcer...

"Watch Orlando bloom"...

Nice try, but I'm sorry, I can't allow this to continue...where's the mods?

[GMusa]

Originally Posted by OrlandoGuy80

Could we be looking at the next HHR?

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

No because the Orlando is a seven seater isnt it? The HHR is a normal 5 seater.

[GMusa]

I really really like that interior!