Chevrolet – for which outside North America read GM-Daewoo – said its Orlando Paris show car “is a clear indication that [we are] considering an expansion to [our] portfolio with a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle with distinctive sport utility-like design, adaptable seating and impressive interior space”.
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Based on the new Cruze compact sedan, the Orlando (sharing its name with a Florida city known for Disney theme parks and conference centres) combines the versatility attributes of a sport utility, a family van and a wagon in a single execution, GM said. That’ll be yet another crossover minivan (MPV this side of the pond), then.
But it does have a sleeker silhouette, replacing conventional monocab proportions with a more defined contrast between bonnet and windscreen lines, and with flared fenders instead of a flat side-body for a more muscular SUV-like appearance. Car-based architecture on a 2,760mm wheelbase will deliver dynamic ride and handling, excellent fuel efficiency and easy entry, GM said.
The five-door model – with conventionally opening rear portals – has adaptable, theatre-style seating in three rows for up to seven occupants.
The concept has a two-litre turbo diesel, developing 150 hp and 320 Nm of torque. A key target would likely be Chrysler’s new Dodge Journey, sold on both sides of the Atlantic, and further afield. Its engine options also include a two-litre VW turbodiesel. Chevrolet is also likely to target Ford’s S-Max, sold as a five- or seven-seater mainly in Europe, and acclaimed for its good driving manners.
