The Chevrolet Volt MPV5 concept first revealed itself in Beijing back in 2010, and from the get-go, we were fans of the idea. A Volt with more carrying capacity would probably make for one of the most economical trip to Costco or soccer games ever, utilizing the plug-in hardware of the Chevrolet Volt blended with the body of the Chevrolet Orlando MPV — a vehicle sold in Canada, but not the United States. Interestingly, both the Volt and Orlando utilize GM’s current Delta II platform, and both a Volt and a highly modified Orlando were seen testing alongside each other very recently.
With the spy photos published on Autoblog, the peculiar Orlando features a visible battery with a cooling system and necessary tube work, along with a “High Voltage” label.
Here’s the twist, however: there’s no visible charge port on the vehicle’s exterior, and seeing as the battery is both different from and placed in another location from the the Volt’s setup could mean that this rag-tag Orlando is more of a traditional hybrid car, rather than a plug-in EREV such as the Volt. This comes at a surprise, considering GM executives have gone on record in saying that the company wouldn’t pursue traditional hybrids such as the popular Toyota Prius family, and would rather focus both on BAS mild hybrid vehicles along with EREV and full on EV models.
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Volt MPV5 pleeeeeease
This will make all the volt research and development worth it, for the people that think the volt is a flop these different kinds of vehicle’s that will have voltec will show what a game changer this car really is, along with a lower price around 30k!
Should make the VOLT it’s oun brand … Like toyota did …
Doing anything like toy is not something I ever want
The chevy volt is just fine with me! (S/C)
This one has been coming for the second Gen Voltec for a while. GM was just waiting to get the new platform ready with the higher range.
I would not be surprised to see a Electric only version that may do 200 miles and no ICE.
That is the key here is the Volt and others can drop the ICE anytime they get more range or if they just want to sell an electric model. All they need to do is just add more batteries.
Great idea… not sure I like the looks. I think the GM crossover body styles are getting a bit boring. I would like this Volt technology in a regular smaller SUV and the mid size PU that is coming.
This is the problem with having the best designs people feel the need say there boring! This again is a weak attempt at knocking a gm segment that is top notch!
If you don’t have any bad to say about a car make something up!
boring? come on.
Enclave is the best looking non truck style out there.
The real SUV’s are not even out yet so we do not know the styling.
It may be boring it is not easy to make an interesting 2 box design that people will like.
GM tired to push the envelope with the old dust busters but people stayed with the boring Chryslers. Today the largest selling car is the boring Camry.
The reality is people are more function than form in the real world. Car enthusiast love motivated design but the general public as a whole has refrained from anything too out there.
I think GM has done well with the CUV and SUV lines so I think once we see the finished product here it may not be a C7 but it will be one of the best designs on the market.
Also with this vehicle you have to consider that just one line or edge can add 4-7 miles under battery power to this kind of vehicle. The squared off corners on the Volt bumper added amazing miles and was just one small detail.
If anyone thinks they can do better and meet the max electric miles then lets see you do it. I think you will find it one of the great challenges in the industry today.
Since this is a test mule the power cord receptacle is probably accessible from the trunk.
Looks like it can called HHR .
This one can compete with the Ford C-Max and Toyota Prius V! I think GM should add Plug-In / 2-Mode technology Hybrids into the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain! They could put a 2.5L Twin Turbo I4 engine with 327HP plus the electric engine! The Equinox/Terrain would get at least 65-80 MPG until the battery pack runs out, and then still get 40-55 MPG with the 2-Mode Hybrid system plus a Twin Turbo I4! You can’t beat that!
Update the current Volt and add this to the line up as well.(no pun intended)
The upcoming BMW i2 and i3 cars should give GM a hint about designing alternative fuel vehicle that could actually sell by meeting realistic market needs instead of steering sales into another financial disaster that original Volt encounter from its inception. Once again, GM demonstrates its full disconnect from the market.
You once again demonstrate a lack of intelligence on the matter. BMW’s i models wouldn’t have been made possible if Frank Weber, the former Vehicle Line Executive and one of the fathers of the Chevrolet Volt, wasn’t overseeing their programs right now. It’s amusing that you find the need to continually lambast the Volt when it boasts one of the highest customer satisfaction rates in the entire industry. BMW would only be so lucky for their i models to be recognized as such, which I fully hope they do, as they will be the most state-of-the-art alternative propulsion vehicles when they launch at that time. Just like the Volt was when it launched three years ago.
My intelligence is fine, this is why I do not own this turd nor would I ever consider sinking money into Volt, no matter how much money in incentives GM would offer me.
And you do not say, a former GM employee moved on to BMW and helps develop a vehicle that will take even more sales away from GM and its flop? Does not seem like I cars follow or copy Volt in any way at all. Obviously this guy learned something GM cannot comprehend by pressing on with their failed approach.
You may want to draw some intelligent conclusions yourself instead of attacking people offering a different POV. LOL
This newest creation looks a lot like Pontiac Aztek, LOL.