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Paris Motor Show Chevrolet Orlando

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CarsGuide team
3 Oct 2008
2 min read

Following on from the iconic Efijy concept that was unveiled at the Australian International Motor show in 2005, Holden’s international reputation for show-stopping cars has been given another boost with the Chevrolet Orlando in Paris.

Designed at GM’s global design centre in Bupyeong, Korea, the show car was built at GM’s Technical Centre in Port Melbourne.

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.”

The Orlando is a seven-seat interpretation of crossover design blending sport utility, family van and wagon attributes.

Styling cues include muscular flared fenders, blue illumination for the instrument and the laser-etched glass on the headlights, taillights and full-length glass roof.

The car sits on a 2760mm wheelbase with wide front and rear tracks adding to the capacity for interior space, which can be varied with the split-fold second and third rows.

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