Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out - Page 2

**BigAls87Z28** · 10-08-2008, 10:45 AM

If this is true, its a shame. A really cool car, really cool.

Exploder · 10-08-2008, 12:35 PM

If that's the case I hope GM at least does something with the HHR so that it functions as the US counterpart to the Orlando.

genjy · 10-08-2008, 12:36 PM

Minivans and wagons aren't cool enough for us, apparently.

Timekeeper · 10-08-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by paul8488

Wouldn't it be funny if it went to Canada and not the US??!

We'll probably get the rebadged Pontiac Miami!!!

TJ95GAGT · 10-08-2008, 02:00 PM

Makes sense, seems like the Orlando would sell well. WHY would GM want to bring it here?

camaro_freak · 10-08-2008, 02:11 PM

another bungle by GM. Is anyone steering the boat up there in Detroit or is it just lost at sea?

paul8488 · 10-08-2008, 02:16 PM

I think GM figures that if the PT Cruiser can truck on for 10 years than the HHR can too.

Greg Burr · 10-08-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tone

Too bad -- this was looking to be right in the strike zone for what I will likely need for our next family car!

Hopefully, Ford will bring over the C-Max.

I think that they are. 2012 model year.

crooner214 · 10-08-2008, 02:56 PM

This really ought to be the next gen HHR. I hope they decide to bring it over!

wildgoosechase · 10-08-2008, 03:04 PM

I think it is related to the continuance of the Cobalt. It is not slated to be discontinued for awhile, when it does retire I would expect the Orlando to replace the HHR at the same time.

jmiller417 · 10-08-2008, 03:38 PM

Yeah, the WSJ reported a few weeks back that the Orlando won't be coming to the U.S.

WishIhadatruck · 10-08-2008, 04:09 PM

I think GM is looking for another opportunity to be late to the party, again.

cyclone · 10-08-2008, 04:39 PM

well think we have the Traverse in the US and Canada, the others don't!

YupYupYup · 10-08-2008, 04:45 PM

WTF?!?!! WTF???!?!!??! WTF??!?!?!?!

Yup, they will bring it here...4 years too late when it's style is dated and the competition had a chance to copy and refine the design...

WTF?!?!?!?

goatgary · 10-08-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenon

So what the hell is GM doing with the federal money in the first place? Making more useless crossovers, instead of bringing over useful cars like that here?

Number 1, according to the Feds the money will not be dispersed for months....and then only for alternative powertrain / energy development....and oh, by the way, #2....which are the "useless" crossovers? ....and what makes Orlando MORE useful? Styling is not "useful".

10-08-2008, 10:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
BigAls87Z28 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10,650	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out If this is true, its a shame. A really cool car, really cool. __________________ Alexander Villani GMInsideNews Editor Email Me @BigAl@GMInsidenews.com Tweet Me @Twitter.com/BigAls87Z28 2009 Malibu LT 2.4 : 1987 Camaro Z28 : 1972 Camaro RS

10-08-2008, 12:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
Exploder 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,068	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out If that's the case I hope GM at least does something with the HHR so that it functions as the US counterpart to the Orlando.

10-08-2008, 12:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
genjy 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5,852	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out Minivans and wagons aren't cool enough for us, apparently. __________________ 2008 5-cylinder turbo hatchback w/ 6sp manual 2006 4-cylinder minivan w/ 5sp manual

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TJ95GAGT 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: DE Drives: 09 G8 GT Posts: 1,010	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out Makes sense, seems like the Orlando would sell well. WHY would GM want to bring it here?

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camaro_freak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,125	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out another bungle by GM. Is anyone steering the boat up there in Detroit or is it just lost at sea? __________________ Check out my new blog at: http://automotiverenderings.blogspot.com

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10-08-2008, 02:16 PM	#22 (permalink)
paul8488 Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2006 Yamaha YBR 125 1990 Citroën Ax Posts: 14,550	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out I think GM figures that if the PT Cruiser can truck on for 10 years than the HHR can too. __________________ *It's been swell, but the swelling's gone down.*

10-08-2008, 02:56 PM	#24 (permalink)
crooner214 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 825	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out This really ought to be the next gen HHR. I hope they decide to bring it over!

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wildgoosechase 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 554	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out I think it is related to the continuance of the Cobalt. It is not slated to be discontinued for awhile, when it does retire I would expect the Orlando to replace the HHR at the same time. __________________ OPEC's greatest fear is America's amber waves of grain

10-08-2008, 03:38 PM	#26 (permalink)
jmiller417 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 174	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out Yeah, the WSJ reported a few weeks back that the Orlando won't be coming to the U.S.

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WishIhadatruck 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Drives: '01 Grand Prix GT '96 Roadmaster Wagon Posts: 1,787	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out I think GM is looking for another opportunity to be late to the party, again. __________________ 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix

10-08-2008, 04:39 PM	#28 (permalink)
cyclone 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Drives: '08 2500HD , Pontiac G8, '59 IMPALA Posts: 1,623	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out well think we have the Traverse in the US and Canada, the others don't!

10-08-2008, 04:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
YupYupYup 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,092	Re: Chevrolet Orlando to launch in 2009, U.S. likely to miss out WTF?!?!! WTF???!?!!??! WTF??!?!?!?! Yup, they will bring it here...4 years too late when it's style is dated and the competition had a chance to copy and refine the design... WTF?!?!?!?

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