General Motors will be introducing an all-new ‘people mover’ for the 2010 model year, and our spy photographers spotted the upcoming MPV while out testing. The Delta-based MPV will be built at GM’s Hamtramck, Michigan, plant – alongside such future vehicles as the Chevrolet Volt and next-generation Malibu.
Codenamed MPV-7, this new ‘people mover’ will be closely related to the next Opel Zafira – although it will have a unique look. The front-wheel-drive MPV will offer seating for either five or seven passengers – depending on the options and packages that the customer chooses.
Chevrolet will be the first U.S. GM brand to get a version of the Opel-based MPV, but it still remains possible that Saturn could receive a version of the MPV-7. However, earlier reports indicated that the Saturn version would still be produced in Europe.
Prices for the Chevy-branded MPV are expected to start in the high $20,000 range and top out in the low $30,000s. Look for production to begin in the second quarter of 2009.
July 22nd, 2008
07/22, 10:42 AM
posted by:
RaineMan
Oh… look… a Minivan.
07/22, 10:58 AM
posted by:
gitcypher
Um. Mazda MPV.
07/22, 11:02 AM
posted by:
xyunya
Why Lutz is missing form the picture? I guess this one is not meant to save the company?
07/22, 11:06 AM
posted by:
philsshon
is this supposed to replace the hhr?
07/22, 11:08 AM
posted by:
Need4SSpeed
“GM brand to get a version of the Opel-based MPV,” Yeah I thought the same gitcypher, but Chevy will give it another name when it comes state-side… I really thought GM finally got a clue with the mini-vans, and seeing how the last of the Lambda based minivans fiasco turned out… Although i’ve seen pictures of the Opel version and it seems to be a pretty strong contender to the Ford S-Max over in Europe so maybe it’ll contend with the Caravan/Town & Country, Sienna, Oddyssey, Mazda 5 etc…
Plus, if it gets better mileage than a CUV, and can seat more I think there will be a demand for it…
07/22, 11:10 AM
posted by:
TOZO
At least they wont make 4 badge engineered versions of that ugly thing like they did last time: Uplander/SV6/Terraza/Relay - horrible!
07/22, 11:17 AM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Don’t knock the Uplander and its clones too much. At the end of its cycle- which apparently is taking longer than trying to kill yourself with a paper cut- they are all but giving them away. For those who really need to move people on a budget they’re excellent value.
07/22, 12:13 PM
posted by:
RaineMan
If all the minivans out there didn’t scream “Mommy Mobile” people would actually buy them for utilitarian purposes. Admittedly they’re not bad vehicles if you need to move many people or bulky cargo on a daily basis… they all look just a bit too feminine for my tastes.
07/22, 12:17 PM
posted by:
Htay9500
cars like the mazda5 are needed. this is great response for everyone to bring something like this here.
07/22, 12:24 PM
posted by:
fuk-u-asshole
look at the ****ing door mirrors on that thing. it looks like it needs it ears pinned back or something
07/22, 12:33 PM
posted by:
Need4SSpeed
My uncle just had another baby, so now he’s a father of two… All until now he’s driven Maxzda RX7’s MX6’s etc… Well his wife drives a RX330, and when it was time for him to move in a bigger vehicle, it came down between a Oddyssey and a Mazda 5, because he didn’t want to be a soccer dad, he thought he’d get the Mazda 5, haha… Anyways it’s a nice vehicle, but it doesn’t have as much cargo space as a full size minivan would, so when they have to two babies and a couple people, the strollers don’t fit in it and he had to buy a car-top carrier…
But these smaller mini-vans are better on gas then the larger mini-vans.
07/22, 12:37 PM
posted by:
ktulu
small and boxy
RX330 sucks!
07/22, 12:55 PM
posted by:
TomF
I keep waiting for somebody besides Mazda to do something interesting in this segment. This ain’t it.
07/22, 1:15 PM
posted by:
brassmonkey
Everyone (except GM) knows that GM can’t make a van that will sell. Strike three!! OUT!
07/22, 1:21 PM
posted by:
zeeck
it’s ok, it stands for “Most Pimpin Van”. of course it will sell, oh wait, it won’t…
07/22, 2:23 PM
posted by:
xyunya
brassmonkey, you being facetious: GM can’t make cars that sell either.
07/22, 3:21 PM
posted by:
SickofGarbageMotors
let’s hope this one isn’t your typical GM deathtrap.
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=67
07/22, 6:00 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Wow, that is ugly. Even though the other offerings look a bit feminine, at least they aren’t an eyesore like this.