Only@GMI: Orlando Concept to be Produced - Page 4

Bravada · 09-10-2008, 10:04 AM

Pompano Beach!

ARCANGEL · 09-10-2008, 10:14 AM

this is next HHR not orlando!!! thats the concept name!!

jaywestfall · 09-10-2008, 10:35 AM

Yeehaw Junction!

FearTheDodo · 09-10-2008, 10:51 AM

they really need to change the name... I mean, "The Orlando" seriously?

mechgmguy · 09-10-2008, 12:40 PM

re: "i hope they dont turn this into another CUV" ....well sorry to break it to you but do you know what a CUV is? It is essentially a minivan with a bit sleeker lines!

This product is awesome and desperately needed after the cancellation of the uplander. GM needs a people mover to replace it and the traverse (and other lambdas) do this well but are larger and more expensive. This will be the lower end and cheaper mpv. This also will help round out the production at hamtramk as it will be built on the delta along-side the volt! (notice the production start dates are the same!) The cruse will be built on the delta in lordstown...

gardnet1 · 09-10-2008, 04:22 PM

I think the name will change to protect the sales.

I didn't like it when it came out about 5 years ago but it sure looks like many of the automaker recent crossover suvs have taken the look of the isuzu axiom.

Josenez11 · 09-11-2008, 04:28 PM

They should build it in Lordstown along with the Cruze!!

cyclone · 09-11-2008, 05:51 PM

woohoo! i just sold my trailblazer!

AMcA · 09-11-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nadepalma

But this product may also spell the end of the HHR as we know it. Between the "Orlando" and the small, Gamma CUV Chevy GMI reported Chevrolet was slated to get earlier (which will compete against the Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Tucson) - the HHR will get squeezed out and replaced by these to products together.

So instead of one HHR - Chevy will split the segment with two crossover products.

Let's just hope that GM doesn't badge engineer these for other brands in North America (No underfunded/wasted Saturn version is needed, thank you!)

It would be a darned shame it they dumped the HHR, for two reasons: one, it's a great looking little car - and it's a plus that it taps into Chevy's history (remember: Hyundai, Toyota, et al. have no such history to draw on); and two, it'd be another manifestation of GM's ADD approach to branding. Build up a good name with the HHR, then . . . look, there's a squirrel! . . . come out with a whole new name and a whole new car, then wonder why no one's paying attention.

**ChevroletRevived** · 09-11-2008, 10:53 PM

I really like the styling on that, inside and out! Hope GM makes it as close as possible, it would do so well.

FireFox89 · 09-12-2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tamatt27

That's what I'm seeing as well. I'm not so sure this is a good idea. I think the HHR is just the right size and shouldn't be edged out by a bigger and a smaller sibling.

Yeah just look at what happened to the scion xb when it got refreshed. Personally I think the interior is up to snuff but the exterior is too basic...but I guess this will be in the same vein as the ford flex and will be a flex and nissan versa competitor.

Josenez11 · 09-12-2008, 02:04 PM

Build it in Lordstown along with the Cruze!

throwback · 09-12-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMcA

It would be a darned shame it they dumped the HHR, for two reasons: one, it's a great looking little car - and it's a plus that it taps into Chevy's history (remember: Hyundai, Toyota, et al. have no such history to draw on); and two, it'd be another manifestation of GM's ADD approach to branding. Build up a good name with the HHR, then . . . look, there's a squirrel! . . . come out with a whole new name and a whole new car, then wonder why no one's paying attention.

I agree, and yes I am a HHR SS owner. Although the interior looks nice, I prefer to shift my own gears and that shifter location looks awkward. I also think the HHR is a great sized vehicle I would prefer the next generation be the same size and lighter!. I know what a concept, the next generation of a car LIGHTER than the previous one.

PA Dweller · 09-13-2008, 07:19 PM

I like it, I hope it has sliding rear doors like the Mazda does.

FierySolstice · 09-15-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE

As much as I hate the name, just call it the Uplander that it replaces and be done with it.

Or, HHR.

I rather it be called Venture or something else Chevy has made in the past that fits. Naming it Orlando is just too theme park for me..

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jaywestfall 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Drives: 1984 Pontiac Bonneville Posts: 364	Re: Only@GMI: Orlando Concept to be Produced Yeehaw Junction! __________________ Pontiac: Now I'm daily Driving Excitement with history! Holden, please give us compelling product in NA again, soon Member of The: I will never buy a Japanese car in my life Club

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FearTheDodo 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USAF Drives: 02 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Posts: 327	Re: Only@GMI: Orlando Concept to be Produced they really need to change the name... I mean, "The Orlando" seriously? __________________ "Nobody calls me Lebowski. You got the wrong guy. I'm the Dude, man."

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mechgmguy 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Drives: 07 GP GT 3.8LSC Posts: 27	Re: Only@GMI: Orlando Concept to be Produced re: "i hope they dont turn this into another CUV" ....well sorry to break it to you but do you know what a CUV is? It is essentially a minivan with a bit sleeker lines! This product is awesome and desperately needed after the cancellation of the uplander. GM needs a people mover to replace it and the traverse (and other lambdas) do this well but are larger and more expensive. This will be the lower end and cheaper mpv. This also will help round out the production at hamtramk as it will be built on the delta along-side the volt! (notice the production start dates are the same!) The cruse will be built on the delta in lordstown...

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09-10-2008, 04:22 PM	#51 (permalink)
gardnet1 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Drives: 2008 Ford Escape Limited 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 Posts: 1,591	Re: Only@GMI: Orlando Concept to be Produced I think the name will change to protect the sales. I didn't like it when it came out about 5 years ago but it sure looks like many of the automaker recent crossover suvs have taken the look of the isuzu axiom.

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Josenez11 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warren, OH Drives: 07 Trailblazer SS Posts: 139	Re: Only@GMI: Orlando Concept to be Produced Build it in Lordstown along with the Cruze!

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PA Dweller 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lords Valley, PA Drives: 2009 Ford Escape Limited Loaded Posts: 5,083	Re: Only@GMI: Orlando Concept to be Produced I like it, I hope it has sliding rear doors like the Mazda does.

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