Chevrolet Orlando
GM says Orlando's interior can easily be configured for passengers or cargo.
Though details remain sketchy, we understand that Chevy's Orlando, regardless of final destination, could be built at GM's Hamtramck plant in greater Detroit. The Chevrolet brand is quickly expanding in Europe and other world-wide markets, so it makes sense that GM marketers want a different version of the hot-selling Opel Zafira to sell under the now global bowtie brand. UAW members must be delighted at the prospect of so much steady work. And they're bound to stay busy even if the Orlando isn't sold at home.
Hard news about the vehicle itself is scant, but we can make a few educated guesses. For starters, the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando won't stray far from the original design's popular formula. That means a tall-body wagon with 4 conventional side doors, a rear liftgate, and GM's three-row "Flex-7" seating. The design will likely bring modest dimensional increases compared to the Opel original, making overall size a close match for the Kia Rondo and Mazda 5. Like those rivals, the Orlando shares engineering DNA with a front-wheel-drive passenger car, but optional all-wheel drive, sans low-range gearing, is a possibility. A V6 is less likely. Indeed, the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando will probably be limited to GM's global "Ecotec" 4-cylinder engine family. That makes sense in light of unstable gas prices for consumers and tough new fuel-economy mandates for automakers. A 4- or 5-speed automatic may be the sole transmission for the U.S., though a 6-speeder is possible. So is a sporty model with standard 6-speed manual transmission.
Like other mainstream GM products, every 2011 Chevrolet Orlando should include antilock brakes, traction control, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Standard wheels are likely to be 16-inchers attached to front and rear independent suspensions; 17- and maybe 18-inch rims should be available. Other options would likely be family-focused features such as antiskid control, navigation system, iPod/MP3 connectivity, and rear DVD entertainment.
Expect a somewhat bolder appearance versus earlier Euro-market models, so the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando uses traditional SUV styling cues, thus breaking from the pattern set by the Kia Rondo and Mazda 5. Chevy marketers will probably position their new baby as a crossover wagon for budget-minded young families and steer clear of any words suggesting "minivan" and the dreaded "soccer mom" baggage.
A Notable Feature of the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando
GM's "Flex-7" seating package was quite novel back in 2001, with some observers deeming it a major factor in the Zafira's strong Euro-market sales. Though other automakers have since copied it, Flex-7 is likely to carry on as standard for the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando. It's a 2-3-2 configuration with a third-row bench seat that folds into the cargo floor and a second-row bench split 40/20/40. Each of the latter's sections slide fore and aft and also fold flat to form a level load deck with the lowered third-row seat. The second-row's outboard backrests recline as well, and the slim center section is designed for use with a child safety seat. A fold-flat front-passenger seat completes the package. The 2011 Chevrolet Orlando may also offer the Opel's optional panoramic roof with four fixed "skylights" and interior roof storage compartments. It's similar to the "SkyView roof" available on Nissan's large Quest minivan.
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