Chevrolet Orlando's design - part MPV, part crossover - breaks the rules of a historically conservative segment; it makes a statement and stands out from the crowd.
Based on the show car concept first seen in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando is nevertheless a true family car for the times, combining 7-seater practicality, interior flexibility and generous load space.
The wheel arches enhance a 'body in, wheel out' appearance while at the same time ensuring Chevrolet Orlando keeps its agile, sporting stance.
Should a collision occur, Orlando's occupants will be protected by six airbags - twin front, side and curtain.
Maximum speed of the Chevrolet Orlando for the diesel engine with 130 hp is 180kph and with 163 hp is 195kph.
The Chevrolet Orlando's well proven set up utilizes McPherson struts for the front suspension and compound crank axle for the rear.
Chevrolet Orlando's chassis and body structure have also been engineered with high reserves of safety as a key consideration.
At the front of the vehicle, the design team has created a face for Orlando, which is bold and unmistakably new Chevrolet, with a dual-port grille split with the body color divide and a large Chevrolet bow-tie positioned proudly in the center.
"Chevrolet Orlando's front fascia is a key feature and it evolves Chevrolet's global identity and gives the car showroom appeal," says Taewan Kim.
At the rear, the Orlando has a number of features that showcase Chevrolet's recent design, including the rear tail lamps which are evolutions from split function lamps. The center mounted fog lamp, which sits in the rear bumper section, is unique to Chevrolet Orlando.
The Orlando is the latest Chevrolet to use the V-shaped motif inside the steering wheel, which is on all but the base level trim models, features audio and infotainment controls.
Chevrolet Orlando drivers will appreciate the well thought out ergonomics.
The middle section of Chevrolet Orlando's floorpan is fitted with a high strength sub frame to which the second seating bench is fitted and which elevates it by over 4cm (41mm) mm above the seating line of the driver and passenger. Even with the third row of seats in place, the
Orlando maintains a useful 89 liters of available space.
Once all the Chevrolet Orlando occupants are safely in their seats, they benefit from interior leg and head space which is highly competitive against other vehicles in the sector.
Leg room for the front passenger and driver is generous at 1034mm while for second row passengers leg room of 917mm puts Orlando among the most spacious in class.
Chevrolet Orlando owners will be pleasantly surprised by a 'secret' compartment behind the front fascia of the audio and within easy reach of the both the driver and passenger.
While the suspension set-up for Chevrolet Orlando is essentially conventional, it features some clever detailing to the enhance ride and handling. Orlando's space-saving layout of the rear axle contributes to a lower center of gravity.
Chevrolet Orlando's chassis and braking system have also been engineered with high reserves of safety as a key consideration. The rear hand brake (or parking brake) is cable driven.
Anti-lock braking (ABS) on the Orlando is a four wheel system that uses input from wheel speed sensors to regulate individual braking at each wheel to reduce stopping distances to a minimum, while maintaining stability and steering control under heavy braking. The Orlando's stopping power under emergency braking is further enhanced with hydraulic brake assist (HBA).
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), together with TCS, uses both the ABS and TCS functions to provide another level of active safety as part of the standard Chevrolet Orlando chassis.
Starting with Chevrolet Orlando's body shell, the body frame integral (BFI) structure whereby the upper body and chassis frame are engineered as a single component ensures high levels of stiffness.
Orlando's extensive list of standard equipment includes a comprehensive array of passive safety features inside the vehicle.
The Chevrolet Orlando's front-row seatbelts are fitted with force limiters and pretensioners as well as height adjustment. All seven seats of the Orlando are fitted with head restraints to help prevent whiplash in the case of a rear shunt.
Two steel anchors between the rear seat back and seat cushion, and a further top tether which is fitted to seat back means child seats can be installed very securely.
Anti-lock braking (ABS), traction control (TCS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), hydraulic brake assist (HBA) and electronic stability control (ESC) are standard on all cars in the range and work in tandem to give Orlando's chassis high reserves of safety.
At launch, Chevrolet Orlando customers will have a choice of three engines, one gasoline and two diesels. Specific engine power per liter is 78.3. Orlando's maximum speed with the gasoline engine is 185kph with a 0 to 100kph time of 11.6 seconds when coupled with the standard 5-speed manual transmission.
Chevrolet Orlando's advanced common rail injection system; peak firing pressure within the combustion chamber is 180 bar pressure resulting in improved fuel economy and lower emissions.
For the standard output engine, both engine power and torque are 130 hp at 3800rpm and 315Nm at 2000rpm.
Mated to the standard 6-speed manual gearbox, performance figures for the Orlando with either version of the diesel engines are impressive.
The 1.8-liter gasoline engine is fitted with a 5-speed manual transmission while both of the diesel engines have a six-speed box.
Chevrolet Orlando customers will have a choice of engine and trim combinations.
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