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The unveiling of the new Hummer HX Concept in Detroit, at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

Carl Zipfel, Hummer Design Director and Stuart Norris, Hummer HX Interior Designer show off the Hummer HX concept vehicle at the GM Warren Tech Center in Warren, MI on Thursday January 10, 2008.

2009 Chevrolet Camaro, as seen at the Houston Auto Show on January 29th 2006

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Chevrolet based its Orlando on the same platform as the 2011 Cruze compact sedan but carries the design into a five-door vehicle that, it says, combines SUV, minivan and wagon attributes.

Chevy proudly presents the Orlando Concept!

Likely to replace the Uplander/Montana SV6/Relay/Terraza, expect the production version of the Orlando to hit dealers sometime during 2009 or 2010!

First came the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV, Pontiac Trans Sport, and Oldsmobile Silhouette. Then came the replacements, the Opel Sintra, Vauxhall Sintra, Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana, Chevrolet Venture, Olsmobile Silhouette, Buick GL8, and Chevrolet Trans Sport. And then came the Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac Montana SV6, Saturn Relay, Buick Terraza, and Buick GL8 (for China). Now what? The Chevy Orlando, possibly!

The Chevrolet Orlando Concept is a clear indication that Chevrolet is considering an expansion to its portfolio with a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with distinctive sport-utility-like design, adaptable seating and impressive interior space.

Based on the recently announced all-new Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan, the Orlando carries Chevrolet’s signature design language into a new vehicle segment. It explores the potential of combining the versatility attributes of a sport utility, a family van and a wagon in a single execution.

Chevrolet Orlando cuts a distinctive silhouette, replacing conventional monocab proportions with a more defined contrast between the hood and windshield lines. With flared fenders instead of a flat side-body, Chevrolet Orlando Concept has a muscular stance that gives it the appearance of a sport utility vehicle, yet it offers dynamic ride and handling, excellent fuel efficiency and easy entry thanks to its car-based architecture.

Inside, the five-door Chevrolet Orlando Concept is designed to meet the needs of families and those who need plenty of seating capacity with adaptable, theater-style seating in three rows that comfortably accommodate up to seven occupants. Whenever load carrying becomes a priority, the spacious cabin can be quickly transformed into a large cargo area. A generous 2,760 mm wheelbase and wide front and rear tracks provide Orlando with outstanding interior roominess.

Chevrolet’s latest-generation, 2.0-liter turbo diesel, developing 150 hp/110 kW and 320 Nm of torque, provides a powerful and efficient powertrain.

Strong Design Statement

Orlando takes Chevrolet’s design into the multi-purpose vehicle segment. The front features the brand’s signature twin-port grille and the large, sweeping headlamp housings seen on the Cruze. It also incorporates a concave shoulder line that extends along the body into the wraparound tail lights, another design feature from the Cruze that will distinguish future-generation Chevrolet products.

This distinctive look is complemented by the flared fender lines, defining a ‘wheels-out/body-in’ stance that visually lowers the higher roof line. The ice-blue theme for instrument illumination is also used on the exterior of Chevrolet Orlando Concept in the laser-etched surfacing of the headlamps, tail lights and full-length glass roof.

Inside, Orlando features Chevrolet’s ‘dual cockpit’ design theme, with grained, dark grey accents extending outwards either side of the center stack.

The cabin is designed to meet the demands of families and those who need plenty of seating capacity with infotainment options and navigation. Overhead, a storage compartment extends along the center of the roof, providing useful stowage space for rear passengers. Design details include a center stack recess to hold a personal device/MP3 player when it is connected to the USB or Aux ports. Further storage space is provided inside the floor console, the second row center arm-rest and under the floor in the rear.

The raised roof enables a theater-style seating layout. It provides all occupants, particularly children, with an improved view inside and outside the vehicle, while enabling conversation between all those on board.

Adaptable Interior

A generous 2,760 mm wheelbase, 75 mm longer than that of the new Cruze sedan, and front and rear tracks 40 mm and 30 mm wider, provide Chevrolet Orlando Concept with seating and cargo-carrying space that is among best-in-class for compact MPVs.

It is a true seven-seater, with second and third row legroom of 950 mm and 753 mm, respectively. The reverse faces of these seat backs are covered in a tough, metal finish and can be folded completely flat for easy loading. A range of occupant and load-carrying configurations is provided by 60/40 second-row and 50/50 third-row split folding seating.

“We focused on giving Chevrolet Orlando Concept a strong, robust appearance,” says Designer Seungwoo Kim. “It draws on Chevrolet’s tradition for honest, simple design, while at the same time extending our new design language into the compact multi-purpose vehicle segment.”

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The unveiling of the new Chevrolet Volt Concept Car in Detroit, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.

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LAS VEGAS — The blue-and-yellow color scheme of Chevrolet’s Camaro GS Racecar Concept evokes memories of the late Mark Donohue’s championship-winning Camaro from the 1969 Trans Am series. The concept will be on display at the 2008 SEMA Show.

The GS concept was developed by North Carolina-based Riley Technologies, working with GM’s Performance Vehicle Operations. Riley already is developing a similar GS-class racing car for the 2009 Grand Am Koni Challenge series.

The SEMA car boasts a reinforced chassis and a race-ready suspension, with a production LS3 V8 and a Tremec six-speed manual gearbox. Riley adds a C&R racing radiator, upgraded oil, trans and differential coolers and a 3-inch exhaust system with Coast Fab mufflers.

To keep track weight down, the 2010 Camaro gets a carbon fiber hood, deck lid, doors and fenders. The Donohue-inspired deep-blue paint scheme is accented with yellow graphics, yellow racing wheels and a yellow cockpit.

Scott Settlemire (Manager of Chevrolet Shows, and the Camaro marketing team) describes the Chevrolet Camaro concept car, and its heritage.
The Camaro is driven around the Milford Proving Grounds (sounds wicked).

Cars.com talks with a GM representative about their all-electric concept car, the Volt.

GM promises that the car, which is still years away from production, will plug right into an outlet in your house.

Having earned critical acclaim, industry awards and brisk sales, the Cadillac CTS has moved into the vanguard of contemporary design. In doing so, Cadillac designers faced the question of what to do next. Their answer celebrates Cadillac’s design legacy with the exhilarating Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept, which premiered at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.