After a small facelift that we saw at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, General Motors->ke199 has already started to work on the next generation Opel Antara->ke1523 amd Chevrolet Captiva->ke949. Our spy photographers have caught the first mule out for a testing session, and even though the company tried to hide it under this chopped up Chevrolet Orlando, it is clear that it’s something completely different.

The new-generation Antara/Captiva will be built on a new platform, called D2XX, which will also be used for the new Chevrolet Cruze that will arrive in 2014.

Ok, so what makes us believe this is not a real Orlando? First, this prototype is offered with a four-wheel-drive system, which is not available on the Orlando, and there are also twin exhaust pipes. The wheelbase is slightly shorter than the standard Orlando and the front end is also chopped up to make room for the new engine and cooling system.

Of course, when it comes to exterior design, the next-generation SUVs will have nothing in common with the Orlando seen here. Rumors suggest it will borrow something from the recently announced Opel Mokka.

Expect the new Antara/Captiva to be unveiled sometime in 2015.

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2015 Chevrolet Captiva

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Competition

Mitsubishi Outlander

The new-generation Mitsubishi Outlander was unveiled at the at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. It is offered with a choice of either a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.0-liter V-6 engine combined with either a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a six-speed automatic transmission. Output will range from 166 horsepower in the base version to 224 horsepower in the GT version.

Mazda CX-7

The current-generation Mazda CX-7 received its last revision back in 2010, so a new generation is likely just around the corner. However, until it arrives, customers will have to choose between the versions currently offered: a 161-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or a MZR 2.3-liter DISI Turbo (direct injection DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder) engine with 244 horsepower.