GM Delta II platform

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name = GM Delta II platform


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predecessor = GM Delta platform
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Delta II is General Motors' future compact car platform, and is the successor to the GM Delta platform. Internally it is simply known as a new "Global Compact Car Architecture".

As of 2005, the Delta II architecture is being designed by GM Europe, specifically Opel in Rüsselsheim, Germany.

Concept vehicles based on this platform:
* Chevrolet Orlando
* Chevrolet Volt
* Opel/Saturn Flextreme

Production vehicles based on Delta II platform:
* 2010 Chevrolet Cruze [ [http://paultan.org/archives/2008/07/10/paris-debut-for-new-chevrolet-cruze-sedan/ Paris debut for new Chevrolet Cruze sedan] ]
* 2010 Opel Astra (and Saturn/Vauxhall/Holden/Chevrolet variants)
* 2011 Saab 9-1
* 2011 Opel Zafira
* 2011 Chevrolet Tacuma
* 2011 Chevrolet Volt
* 2012 Saab 9-3

References

* [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080602/FREE/516060181 "Chevy gets new compact car next year"] . "Automotive News" (2008-06-01)