Paris Motor Show: New Chevrolet Orlando Concept

Ambalanche · 10-01-2008, 04:41 PM

Paris Debut For Chevrolet Orlando Concept

GM Holden
2 October 2008
www.holden.com.au

GM Holden’s international reputation for building show stopping cars will be further enhanced with the public reveal of the Chevrolet Orlando, at the Paris Motor Show on 4 October.

Designed at GM’s global design centre in Bupyeong, Korea, the show car was built at GM’s Technical Centre in Port Melbourne, Australia before being shipped to Paris.

GM Holden’s Design Director, Tony Stolfo said the design team based in Australia had a great track record within General Motors for building world class show cars.

“With concepts such as EFIJY and Coupe 60 receiving fantastic international coverage, we have gained a strong reputation in this area,” Mr Stolfo said.

“It’s a testament to the expertise found here in Australia that we were asked to be part of this global collaboration.”

Orlando’s unique design explores the potential of combining the versatility attributes of a sport utility, a family van and a wagon in a single execution.

A seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with distinctive sport-utility-like design, Orlando boasts adaptable seating and impressive interior space.

With flared fenders instead of a flat side-body, Orlando has a muscular stance that gives it the appearance of a sport utility vehicle, yet offers dynamic ride and handling and easy entry thanks to its car-based architecture.

The spacious cabin can be quickly transformed into a large cargo area. A generous 2,760mm wheelbase and wide front and rear tracks provide Orlando with outstanding interior roominess.

Inside, the design meets the needs of families with adaptable, theatre-style seating in three rows that comfortably accommodate up to seven occupants. Infotainment options, navigation and plenty of storage space make practical additions.

A range of occupant and load-carrying configurations is provided by 60/40 second-row and 50/50 third-row split folding seating.

Design details include a centre stack recess to hold a personal device such as iPod or MP3 player when it is connected to the USB or Aux ports.

The ice-blue theme for instrument illumination is also used on the exterior of Orlando in the laser-etched surfacing of the headlamps, tail lights and full-length glass roof.

Click here for Chevrolet Orlando concept pictures at AutoBlog.com

**BigAls87Z28** · 10-01-2008, 04:46 PM

OH WOW! The radio pivots up and there is a storage area behind it! Thats smart!! Plug your MP3 and iPod in there, right to the radio without wires sticking out. SMART!

Anyone wana tell me why the engine cover is going longways, not sideways? Is this a longitudally mounted engine?

Ambalanche · 10-01-2008, 04:52 PM

Don't know Big Al but it's a 2.0 litre diesel! I really think this thing would fly off the lots if they brought it here and priced it right.

cyclone · 10-01-2008, 04:53 PM

to bad it won't sell in the us

Pedal 2 Metal · 10-01-2008, 05:07 PM

Son of bitch this thing is cool. It's like a super, much better looking Honda element. Do they plan on actually making this? And will it be sold here?

That's an awesome engine cover too. Which GM division designed this?

GMusa · 10-01-2008, 11:02 PM

This thing looks great!! This sould of been our Traverse! But since its not, they need to make this a little smaller and produce it as a next-gen HHR!!

genjy · 10-01-2008, 11:21 PM

It's just begging for a pair of sliding doors.

It would be a great looking minivan.

Triple-X08 · 10-01-2008, 11:38 PM

hopefully that will be the next gen HHR. but im sure we will get screwed over, and something will happen so they wont build it.

LAChevy24 · 10-02-2008, 12:18 AM

not bad looking. i think it could be a seller if they sold it here. good element competitor

63GrandSport001 · 10-02-2008, 12:45 AM

I think this thing can be a seller.

More importantly these kinds of vehicles will instantly change the image that GM and American car makers as a whole has in the US as being a truck and SUV companies.

chaseabryant · 10-02-2008, 01:18 AM

Pretty freaking cool if you ask me! I rather like this, even though I really don't like the idea of another 7-seater crossover-ish thing.

Really cool though..

-Chase

2648562 · 10-02-2008, 01:27 AM

For once I agree; bring this here and bring it NOW! And don't cheapen/dumb it down either. This would sell here. Crap, it would sell better than most everything GM builds.

t-rex · 10-02-2008, 01:33 AM

I refuse to EVER buy a GM product.

...solely because GM deliberately chooses to ignore us sensible buyers and deny us this funky wagon! No GM, I don't want your porky half-baked Equitorrent or your huge Encladiaverse. I want 3-row seating in a small, parkable package.

Shame, because my toddler son just loves the Orlando! He just did his "Pee Wee Herman" dance when I showed him the pics!

Hell this thing could sell on style alone! It's versatility is merely a plus.

BTW does it feature Opel's "Flex-7" seating?

Buick Riviera · 10-02-2008, 01:34 AM

Has anybody seen a redesign or a replacement for the next HHR? This is the replacement for the HHR.

2648562 · 10-02-2008, 01:38 AM

^^No. I would like to see the HHR take on much more of an edge (real soon too). This isn't quite what I had in mind, but it would be much better.

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Ambalanche 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pensacola, Florida Drives: '07 Corvette Z51 Posts: 1,472	Paris Motor Show: New Chevrolet Orlando Concept Paris Debut For Chevrolet Orlando Concept GM Holden 2 October 2008 www.holden.com.au GM Holden’s international reputation for building show stopping cars will be further enhanced with the public reveal of the Chevrolet Orlando, at the Paris Motor Show on 4 October. Designed at GM’s global design centre in Bupyeong, Korea, the show car was built at GM’s Technical Centre in Port Melbourne, Australia before being shipped to Paris. GM Holden’s Design Director, Tony Stolfo said the design team based in Australia had a great track record within General Motors for building world class show cars. “With concepts such as EFIJY and Coupe 60 receiving fantastic international coverage, we have gained a strong reputation in this area,” Mr Stolfo said. “It’s a testament to the expertise found here in Australia that we were asked to be part of this global collaboration.” Orlando’s unique design explores the potential of combining the versatility attributes of a sport utility, a family van and a wagon in a single execution. A seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with distinctive sport-utility-like design, Orlando boasts adaptable seating and impressive interior space. With flared fenders instead of a flat side-body, Orlando has a muscular stance that gives it the appearance of a sport utility vehicle, yet offers dynamic ride and handling and easy entry thanks to its car-based architecture. The spacious cabin can be quickly transformed into a large cargo area. A generous 2,760mm wheelbase and wide front and rear tracks provide Orlando with outstanding interior roominess. Inside, the design meets the needs of families with adaptable, theatre-style seating in three rows that comfortably accommodate up to seven occupants. Infotainment options, navigation and plenty of storage space make practical additions. A range of occupant and load-carrying configurations is provided by 60/40 second-row and 50/50 third-row split folding seating. Design details include a centre stack recess to hold a personal device such as iPod or MP3 player when it is connected to the USB or Aux ports. The ice-blue theme for instrument illumination is also used on the exterior of Orlando in the laser-etched surfacing of the headlamps, tail lights and full-length glass roof. Click here for Chevrolet Orlando concept pictures at AutoBlog.com Last edited by JoeT : 10-02-2008 at 08:50 PM.

10-01-2008, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,543	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics OH WOW! The radio pivots up and there is a storage area behind it! Thats smart!! Plug your MP3 and iPod in there, right to the radio without wires sticking out. SMART! Anyone wana tell me why the engine cover is going longways, not sideways? Is this a longitudally mounted engine? __________________ Any Inside Info? Questions or Coments? Ideas? Email me at BigAl@GMInsidenews.com 1993 Caprice 9C1 1987 Camaro Z28 1972 Camaro RS Last edited by BigAls87Z28 : 10-01-2008 at 04:48 PM.

10-01-2008, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ambalanche 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pensacola, Florida Drives: '07 Corvette Z51 Posts: 1,472	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics Don't know Big Al but it's a 2.0 litre diesel! I really think this thing would fly off the lots if they brought it here and priced it right. __________________ GM better hope the Volt is a runaway success, because *all* the eggs are in that basket!

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cyclone 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Drives: 08 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, 09 G8, 59 Impala Posts: 341	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics to bad it won't sell in the us

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Pedal 2 Metal 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 308	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics Son of bitch this thing is cool. It's like a super, much better looking Honda element. Do they plan on actually making this? And will it be sold here? That's an awesome engine cover too. Which GM division designed this? __________________ Ron Paul has consistently been right about the economy time and time again. When will people wake up and start listening?

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10-01-2008, 11:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE Posts: 1,930	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics This thing looks great!! This sould of been our Traverse! But since its not, they need to make this a little smaller and produce it as a next-gen HHR!! __________________ -JD

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genjy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5,139	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics It's just begging for a pair of sliding doors. It would be a great looking minivan. __________________ 2008 5-cylinder turbo hatchback w/ 6sp manual 2006 4-cylinder minivan w/ 5sp manual Animal Crossing Wii 1805-5749-4471 mooz of DK MTN PM me your info and I will add you!

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Triple-X08 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Drives: 2007 Saturn Ion, 83 Camaro Posts: 1,474	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics hopefully that will be the next gen HHR. but im sure we will get screwed over, and something will happen so they wont build it. __________________ ASE Master Certified Technican current cars in garage- 07 Saturn Ion - daily driver 83 Camaro Z28

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LAChevy24 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Hills, CA Drives: Toyota Corolla Posts: 2,499	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics not bad looking. i think it could be a seller if they sold it here. good element competitor __________________ 2005 Corolla LE 1994 Accord EX (now my brother's) http://www.myspace.com/jsilbo

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63GrandSport001 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,732	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics I think this thing can be a seller. More importantly these kinds of vehicles will instantly change the image that GM and American car makers as a whole has in the US as being a truck and SUV companies.

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chaseabryant GMI Design Contest Official Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sunderland, MD Drives: 2003 Mini Cooper S, 6sp Manual in Dark Silver Posts: 2,663	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics Pretty freaking cool if you ask me! I rather like this, even though I really don't like the idea of another 7-seater crossover-ish thing. Really cool though.. -Chase __________________ ....There's not a word for what I want to do to you.....

10-02-2008, 01:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
2648562 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,305	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics For once I agree; bring this here and bring it NOW! And don't cheapen/dumb it down either. This would sell here. Crap, it would sell better than most everything GM builds.

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t-rex 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Drives: 1997 BMW 328i S Posts: 5,361	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics I refuse to EVER buy a GM product. ...solely because GM deliberately chooses to ignore us sensible buyers and deny us this funky wagon! No GM, I don't want your porky half-baked Equitorrent or your huge Encladiaverse. I want 3-row seating in a small, parkable package. Shame, because my toddler son just loves the Orlando! He just did his "Pee Wee Herman" dance when I showed him the pics! Hell this thing could sell on style alone! It's versatility is merely a plus. BTW does it feature Opel's "Flex-7" seating?

10-02-2008, 01:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
Buick Riviera 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 396	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics Has anybody seen a redesign or a replacement for the next HHR? This is the replacement for the HHR.

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10-02-2008, 01:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
2648562 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,305	Re: Paris: Real life Orlando Pics ^^No. I would like to see the HHR take on much more of an edge (real soon too). This isn't quite what I had in mind, but it would be much better.

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