Chevy MPV spotted testing, again.

[tgagneguam]

I like the idea of GM advancing the mini-/minivan with E-Flex. It would also spread the cost of development out over more units more quickly. Makes sense to me.

Originally Posted by Bravada

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2. Tacuma is the name used now in some markets by the obscure Daewoo, and later Chevrolet, compact MPV:



The car is actually pretty awful, is a hundred years old and made of clay'n'sticks, but as this vehicle would be somewhat of a replacement, they are referring to it by that name...

A useful perspective, though I still think that the name Venture would do just fine in the States.

[TJ95GAGT]

Awesome another SUV/CUV/van thing from the General!

[jmlee0695]

i say name it astro in the u.s.

[Bravada]

Originally Posted by Rocket 88

1) What is a LCV? Landing Craft Vehicle?

2) As an Opel/Saturn/Vauxhall this makes sense. Thanks for the info.

LCVs are Light Commercial Vehicles. I was specifically thinking of the smallest LCV segment, ones that are also marketed as leisure-activity vehicles, i.e. "factory-built conversions" with space for 5-7 passengers, often with some more off-road capability and generally marketed as practical business/family vehicles. Those are very popular in Europe, Latin America and some other markets, and GM only offers the ancient Opel/Chevrolet Combo there.

[benroethig]

Originally Posted by jmlee0695

i say name it astro in the u.s.

That name would be better suited on a (far less ugly) cousin to the vivaro.

[benroethig]

Originally Posted by Rocket 88

1) What is a LCV? Landing Craft Vehicle?

2) As an Opel/Saturn/Vauxhall this makes sense. Thanks for the info.

Think transit connect.

[roteague]

Originally Posted by ColinOpseth

When are people going to stop referring to the Volt as a hybrid-electric? It's an electric vehicle with a range extender. A hybrid-electric uses the engine and the electric motors for propulsion.

Even Jalopnik is doing this. I agree, calling the Volt a hybrid gives a false connotation as to what it is.

[GM_RU]

This one Delta based beauty will be called ORlando

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-orlando.html

http://www.leftlanenews.com/cars/ima...-orlando-1.jpg

[sklunk]

Originally Posted by GM_RU

This one Delta based beauty will be called ORlando

Yep -- look at the similarities:





Headlights, roof rails, body creases, rearview mirrors, black trim around wheelwells and rocker panels .....

I predict that GM will show this MPV in Paris and then announce that it is ready for sale.

[Bravada]

I predict they will announce something looking production ready, then keep it on hold for a year or so and it will turn out the production model is actually less attractive in this way or another (see Aura).

The mirrors are awful, but you're right - this IS the same vehicle.