New Compact Minivan for Chevrolet in 2009

The Chevy minivan will look more masculine and boxier than the Zafira, which is sleek and modern European design. It also has a unique interior.

Based on Opel Zfira

Chevrolet is keen to get in on the small 7-seater market in Europe. However, GM has a deal with UAW for a seaven-seat vehicle to be built at their Hamtramck plant, Mich., for export. So GM will begin building a minivan based on Opel Zafira for Chevrolet in the States, and then export it to Europe. This is why people are puzzled at GM’s poor performance. MPV-7, codenamed in English, will replace the Venture minivan (Opel Sintra for Europe), which was discontinued in 2005.

New Compact Minivan for Chevrolet in 2009

In due course, Saturn will feature a seven-seat minivan in their line-up. However, that product will be exported from Europe. Automotive News was informed by a source that the vehicle could be used for Saturn. However, Chevrolet will have the first product.

The Chevy minivan will look more masculine and boxier than the Zafira, which is sleek and modern European design. It also has a unique interior. The Chevrolet Traverse will be smaller than this new model, while the Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook will share the same car.