The Chevrolet Orlando is a three-row compact MPV manufactured by

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brand since 2011. The first-generation model was mainly developed and manufactured by

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, while also assembled in four other countries. Its main markets were South Korea, Europe, Canada, Latin America, and several other Asian countries. It was not marketed in the United States. The second-generation model launched in 2018 is solely built and sold in China by

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joint venture, sharing the same platform with the Buick GL6. It also marked the end of Orlando production in South Korea. __TOC__

First generation (J309; 2010)

Concept

The Orlando concept was unveiled at the

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and later at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. It was said to be a 5-door, 7-seat vehicle based on Chevrolet Cruze sedan. The concept model features a two-tier grille, headlamps that flow into the front fenders and muscular fender forms that wrap around the wheels, 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine rated and . In 2010, GM showed the GMC Granite small MPV concept, which is similar to the Orlando.

Production model

In August 2009, at its extended product review, GM previewed the production-spec Orlando and confirmed its production. The production model was unveiled at the 2010 Busan International Motor Show, followed by the 2010 Paris Motor Show, and the 2013 North American International Auto Show. Production began at the

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assembly plant in South Korea in October 2010. It was sold in South Korea from February 2011, marketed as an "Active Life Vehicle" (ALV), claimed to be the first of its kind. It is based on the GM Delta II platform mainly used for

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vehicles, and closely related with the first-generation Chevrolet Cruze and the third-generation

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. Despite being marketed as an MPV, it is designed with a rugged styling similar to crossovers with plastic wheel arches and a boxy stance. While GM had initially intended to market the Orlando in the United States, they reversed their decision in May 2010. The Chevrolet Orlando was sold in Canada starting in mid-2011 for the 2012 model year. The Orlando was discontinued there for the 2015 model year. The European model was available from 2011 until 2014 when most of Chevrolet's vehicles, except muscle and sports cars were permanently withdrawn from the European market, except Russia and CIS member nations. Later in 2015, the Chevrolet Orlando was discontinued in the Russian market. The diesel engine for the Korean market was updated in 2015 to meet the government's Euro 6 requirement. All diesel Chevrolet Orlandos sold in Korea were equipped with a 1.6-litre inline-four CDTi engine outsourced from

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. Worldwide production of the first generation Orlando ended in 2018, following its discontinuation by GM Uzbekistan and the closure of the Gunsan plant in South Korea which produced it.

Engines

Canadian models included 2.4-litre direct injection petrol

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engine. European models include 1.8-litre petrol, 2.0-litre diesel engines. South Korean models include 2.0-litre LPG and 2.0-litre (163PS)

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s before update to 1.6-litre

diesel in 2015.

Safety

Marketing

As part of the Chevrolet Orlando launch in the UK, a life-sized

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clay model replica was unveiled in London in 2011.

Second generation (2018)

The second generation Orlando is solely made and sold in China, manufactured by

. It is available in 5- and 7-seater versions. Power comes from a 1.35 L (1,349 cc) turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing at 5,500 rpm and between 1,800–4,400 rpm. Optional Redline Package makes engine output to . Chevrolet Orlando II 006

Sales

References

External links

* * * Press kit: Chevrolet Orland
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