# Chunky Concept Cars Chevy Orlando at Paris Auto Show 2008 (UPDATE) By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-auto-show-2008-chevy-orlando-is-chunky-on-wheels-update References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chevy-orlando-live/1072164/) & [chevrolet](http://www.chevrolet.com/) The [Chevy Orlando Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvette-eray-hybrid) was finally unveiled at the Paris Auto Show after a few initial sneak peeks. What finally appeared as the [Chevrolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-beast) Orlando was a chunky-at-the-hips, kid haulin' pseudo-minivan. It's probably perfect for today's car market, but it won't roll off production lines for a couple of years. The Chevy Orlando is based on the compact Chevy [Cobalt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-day-boat) and Cruze. As concept cars go, this was very, very tame. **Implications** - I am highly skeptical as to whether or not this new car design has what it takes to replace the mini-van or the truck. While it may boast plenty of room for its passengers, the car does not sway me from keeping my beloved mini-van as my main mode of transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Minivans:** The concept of chunky concept cars like the Chevy Orlando may pave the way for compact minivans with ample space for passengers. - **Crossover Vehicles:** Chunky concept cars like the Chevy Orlando blur the lines between minivans and SUVs, creating opportunities for the development of crossover vehicles. - **Sustainable Automotive Design:** Chunky concept cars like the Chevy Orlando can inspire the automotive industry to prioritize sustainable design principles in terms of fuel efficiency and eco-friendly materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The automotive manufacturing industry can explore the production of compact minivans like the Chevy Orlando to cater to the evolving preferences of customers. - **Transportation and Logistics:** The transportation and logistics industry may benefit from the development of crossover vehicles inspired by chunky concept cars like the Chevy Orlando, providing versatile options for cargo and passenger transportation. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** The eco-friendly materials industry has an opportunity to supply the automotive sector with sustainable materials as chunky concept cars like the Chevy Orlando encourage a shift towards more sustainable automotive design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Beastly Off-Road Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-beast.md) - [Adventurous Pint-Sized EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-rocks-electric-extreme-concept.md) - [Galactic Electric Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra.md) - [Full-Size Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-blazer.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit.md)