Chevrolet Orlando

Chevrolet Orlando
Overview
Manufacturer General Motors
Production 2011–present
Assembly Kunsan, South Korea (GM Korea)
Hanoi, Vietnam (GM Vietnam)
Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor)
Valencia, Venezuela (GM Venezolana)
Body and chassis
Class Compact MPV/Compact SUV
Body style 4-door minivan/SUV
Layout Transverse Front engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Platform GM Delta II platform
Related Opel Astra (J)
Opel Ampera
Opel Zafira (C)
Chevrolet Volt
Chevrolet Cruze
Buick Verano
Buick Excelle XT
Powertrain
Engine 1.8L Ecotec I4 petrol
2.0L VCDi Family Z I4 diesel
2.4 L Ecotec I4 petrol
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,760 mm (108.7 in)[1]
Length 4,652 mm (183.1 in)
Width 1,836 mm (72.3 in)
Height 1,633 mm (64.3 in)
Curb weight 1,655 kg
Chronology
Predecessor Pontiac Vibe
Chevrolet Vivant
Chevrolet HHR (Canada)

The Chevrolet Orlando (Korean: 쉐보레 올란도) (internal code J309) is a five-door, seven-seat compact MPV manufactured by GM Korea under the Chevrolet division for world-wide markets[2]

Chevrolet Orlando Concept (2008)

It is a 5-door, 7-seat concept vehicle based on Chevrolet Cruze sedan. It included a two-tier grille, headlamps that flow into the front fenders and muscular fender forms that wrap around the wheels, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine rated 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) and 320 N·m (236 lb·ft).

The vehicle was unveiled in 2008 Paris Motor Show, and later in 2009 North American International Auto Show.[3]

Chevrolet Orlando (2011–present)

The Chevrolet Orlando as shown at the Mondial de l’Automobile de Paris 2012 exhibit.

In August 2009, at its extended product review, GM previewed the production-spec Orlando and confirmed its production.[4]

GM originally intended that the Orlando would go into production in the United States,[5] however, in May 2010, GM reversed their decision.[6] The Chevrolet Orlando sold in Canada starting in 2011 for the 2012 model year.[7] This crossover is now being produced at the Kunsan Assembly Plant in South Korea. Orlando has been sold also in Europe since 2011.

In 2010, GM showed the GMC Granite small MPV concept, which is similar to the Orlando.[8]

Production model was unveiled in 2010 Busan International Motor Show,[9] followed by 2010 Paris Motor Show,[10] 2013 North American International Auto Show.[11]

European model was in sale from 2011 to 2014 when Chevrolet's brand has been permanently withdrawn from European market.

Model discontinued in Canada for the 2015 model year.[12]

Engines

Engine codeType Power@rpm Torque@rpm Transmission
Petrol engines
LUJ 1.4 L (1,364 cc) Ecotec I4 (t/c) 103 kW (138 hp) 200 N·m (148 lb·ft)
2H0 1.8 L (1,796 cc) Ecotec I4 141 PS (104 kW; 139 hp)@6200 176 N·m (130 lb·ft)@3800
LAF 2.4 L (2,384 cc) DI Ecotec LAF I4 174 hp (130 kW; 176 PS)@6700 171 lb·ft (232 N·m)@4900
Liquefied petroleum gas engines
LBN 2.0 L (1,998 cc) I4 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp)@6000 18.8 kg·m (184 N·m)@4600
Diesel engines
? 2.0 L (1,998 cc) VCDi Family Z I4 turbo 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp)@3800 315 N·m (232 lb·ft)@2000
Z20D1 2.0 L (1,998 cc) VCDi Family Z I4 turbo 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp)@3800 360 N·m (266 lb·ft)@1750–2750

Canadian models include 2.4L direct injection petrol four-cylinder engine.[13] European models include 1.8L petrol, 2.0L diesel engines. South Korean models include 2.0L LPG and 2.0L (163PS) diesel engines.

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Chevrolet Orlando (2011)[14]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 34 95%
Child occupant: 39 79%
Pedestrian: 18 49%
Safety assist: 5 71%

Marketing

As part of the Chevrolet Orlando launch in the UK, a life-sized Play-Doh clay model replica was unveiled in London.[15][16]

References

External links

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