Chevrolet Orlando Explained

Chevrolet Orlando
Manufacturer:General Motors
Production:2010–2023
Class:Compact MPV
Body Style:5-door wagon

The Chevrolet Orlando is a three-row compact MPV[1] [2] manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand from 2010 to 2023. The first-generation model was mainly developed and manufactured by GM Korea, while also assembled in four other countries. Its main markets were South Korea, Europe, Canada, Latin America, and several other Asian countries.[3] It was not marketed in the United States, after GM announced in May 2010 that it would not do so.[3]

The second-generation model launched in 2018 is solely built and sold in China by SAIC-GM joint venture, sharing the same platform with the Buick GL6.[4] It also marked the end of Orlando production in South Korea.

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First generation (J309; 2010)

First generation
Model Code:J309
Production:2010–2018
Model Years:2012–2014 (Canada)
Platform:GM Delta II platform
Related:Chevrolet Cruze (J300)
Opel Zafira Tourer
Wheelbase:27601NaN1[5]
Length:46521NaN1
Width:18361NaN1
Height:16331NaN1
Weight:16550NaN0

Concept

The Orlando concept was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and later at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.[6] 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 1500NaN0 and 3200NaN0.

In 2010, GM showed the GMC Granite small MPV concept, which is similar to the Orlando.[7]

Production model

In August 2009, at its extended product review, GM previewed the production-spec Orlando and confirmed its production.[8]

The production model was unveiled at the 2010 Busan International Motor Show,[9] followed by the 2010 Paris Motor Show,[10] and the 2013 North American International Auto Show.[11] Production began at the Gunsan assembly plant in South Korea in October 2010.[12] It was sold in South Korea from February 2011, marketed as an "Active Life Vehicle" (ALV), claimed to be the first of its kind.[13]

It is based on the GM Delta II platform mainly used for C-segment vehicles,[14] and closely related with the first-generation Chevrolet Cruze and the third-generation Opel Zafira. Despite being marketed as an MPV, it is designed with a rugged styling similar to crossovers with plastic wheel arches and a boxy stance.[15] [16]

While GM had initially intended to market the Orlando in the United States, they reversed their decision in May 2010.[17] [18] The Chevrolet Orlando was sold in Canada starting in mid-2011 for the 2012 model year.[19] The Orlando was discontinued there for the 2015 model year.[20]

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.[21]

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 Opel.[22]

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

Engine codeTypePower@rpm Torque@rpm Transmission
Petrol engines
LUJ1364cc Ecotec I4 (t/c)103abbr=onNaNabbr=on2000NaN0
2H01796cc Ecotec I4104abbr=onNaNabbr=on@62001760NaN0@3800
LAF2384cc DI Ecotec LAF I4130abbr=onNaNabbr=on@67001710NaN0@4900
LEA
2.4 L (2,384) Di Ecotec LEA I4
130abbr=onNaNabbr=on@67001710NaN0@4900
Liquefied petroleum gas engines
LBN1998cc I4103abbr=onNaNabbr=on@600018.80NaN0@4600
  • 6-speed automatic
Diesel engines
?1998cc VCDi Family Z I4 turbo96abbr=onNaNabbr=on@38003150NaN0@2000
  • 6-speed manual
Z20D11998cc VCDi Family Z I4 turbo120abbr=onNaNabbr=on@38003600NaN0@1750–2750
  • 6-speed manual
  • 6-speed GM 6T45 automatic
Canadian models included 2.4-litre direct injection petrol four-cylinder engine.[23] 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) diesel engines before update to 1.6-litre Opel diesel in 2015.

Marketing

As part of the Chevrolet Orlando launch in the UK, a life-sized Play-Doh clay model replica was unveiled in London in 2011.[24] [25]

Second generation (2018)

Second generation
Production:2018–2023
Assembly:China: Yantai, Shandong (SAIC-GM)
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform:D2XX platform
Engine:Petrol


1.35 L L3T Ecotec I3-T

Wheelbase:27961NaN1[26]
Length:46841NaN1
Width:18071NaN1
Height:16281NaN1
Predecessor:Chevrolet Lova RV

The second generation Orlando is solely made and sold in China, manufactured by SAIC-GM. It is available in 5- and 7-seater versions. Power comes from a 1.35 L (1,349 cc) turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 156abbr=onNaNabbr=on at 5,500 rpm and 1700NaN0 between 1,800–4,400 rpm.[27] Optional Redline Package makes engine output to 1610NaN0.[28]

Sales

YearEurope[29] Canada[30] South KoreaChina[31]
201042
201119,938
201222,7527,199
201313,4242,339
20142,9251,33920,696[32]
2015443119,686[33]
2016212,881[34]
20178,067[35]
201812,171[36] 11,807
201926,553
202010,777
20212,980

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chevrolet Orlando. GM Authority.
  2. Web site: Chevrolet Orlando Compact MPV Launched in Great Britain. AutoEvolution. 7 Dec 2010.
  3. Web site: GM decides to not sell Chevrolet Orlando MPV in U.S.. 2021-02-03. Motor1.com. en.
  4. Web site: New Chevrolet Orlando Launches In China. 2021-02-03. GM Authority.
  5. Web site: Chevrolet Orlando: Freund der Familie . Heise . 8 December 2010 . 8 April 2016.
  6. Web site: Phillips. Drew. 11 January 2009. Detroit 2009: Chevy Orlando Concept comes stateside, production version due in 2011 [w/VIDEO]]. 8 April 2016. Autoblog.
  7. Web site: Filipponio . Frank . 19 December 2009 . Report: GM to show Chevy Orlando-based GMC Granite and hi-po Buick Regal in Detroit . Autoblog . 8 April 2016.
  8. Web site: On the scene: Some details from GM's product preview . Left Lane News . Mark . Elias . 15 August 2010 . 21 February 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110221122149/http://www.leftlanenews.com/on-the-scene-some-details-from-gms-product-preview.html . dead .
  9. Web site: Bowman . Zach . 30 April 2010 . Buick LaCrosse rebranded as Daewoo Alpheon in South Korea . Autoblog . 8 April 2016.
  10. Web site: Ewing . Steven J. . 25 August 2010 . Chevrolet Orlando production version unveiled ahead of Paris . Autoblog . 8 April 2016.
  11. Web site: Ross . Jeffrey N. . 10 January 2013 . Chevy filling its NAIAS stand with 5 models not sold in US . Autoblog . 8 April 2016.
  12. Web site: GM Daewoo to produce Chevrolet Orlando in Gunsan plant. 2021-02-03. F&L Asia. en-US.
  13. Web site: 2011-02-09. GM Daewoo launches all-new Orlando in Korea. 2021-02-03. koreatimes. en.
  14. Web site: 2012-12-13. Chevrolet Orlando officially launched - RM118,888 - paultan.org. 2021-02-03. Paul Tan's Automotive News. en-US.
  15. Web site: 2012-06-23. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando MPV Review. 2021-02-03. NewRoads. en-US.
  16. Web site: 2011-11-09. Chevrolet Orlando MPV is a stature of liberty. 2021-02-03. Torque. en-US.
  17. Web site: 2011 Chevy Orlando: Small SUV, Big on Space . U.S. News & World Report . 14 January 2009 . 15 August 2010.
  18. Web site: No Chevrolet Orlando for U.S., says General Motors . Nitrobahn . 1 May 2010 . 15 August 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100505021633/http://www.nitrobahn.com/news/no-chevrolet-orlando-for-u-s-says-general-motors/ . 5 May 2010 . dead . dmy-all .
  19. News: Chevrolet brings fun and functional European MPV to Canada with all-new Orlando . 29 May 2011 . dead . https://archive.today/20120713150704/http://media.gm.ca/media/ca/en/chevrolet/vehicles/orlando/2012.html . 13 July 2012 . dmy-all .
  20. Web site: Cain . Timothy . 4 March 2015 . Chevrolet Orlando Discontinued In Canada - No 2015 Model Year Orlando . GoodCarBadCar.net . 8 April 2016.
  21. Web site: Chevrolet Orlando . ru . Wroom.ru . 8 April 2016 . 20 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160420065102/http://wroom.ru/en/cars/chevrolet/orlando . dead .
  22. Web site: Kim . Marie . 2 December 2015 . Enthusiastic Response: GM Korea Sells 51,052 Units in November . BusinessKorea . 8 April 2016.
  23. Web site: 2012 Chevrolet Orlando . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120115054453/http://media.gm.com/media/ca/en/chevrolet/vehicles/orlando/2012.tab1.html . 15 January 2012.
  24. Web site: Bowman . Zach . 10 March 2011 . Life-size Play-Doh Chevrolet Orlando appears on London streets . Autoblog . 8 April 2016.
  25. Web site: Toy racer: life-size Play-Doh car sticks to road . . 9 March 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111202094510/http://media.gm.com/content/media/gb/en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/gb/en/2011/CHEVROLET/03_09_orlan_doh . 2 December 2011.
  26. Web site: Chevrolet Orlando reborn as a crossover in China. 19 July 2018.
  27. Web site: Chevrolet Orlando II 530T Ecotec (163 Hp) DSS Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions. www.auto-data.net. en. 2019-07-31.
  28. Web site: The New Chevrolet Orlando Is Not An MPV No More. Tycho de. Feijter. 18 July 2018. CarNewsChina.com.
  29. Web site: Model. 2014-02-01. Chevrolet Orlando European sales figures. 2021-02-03. carsalesbase.com. en-US.
  30. Web site: Sales. Timothy Cain·Chevrolet. Chevrolet Orlando Sales Figures GCBC. 2021-02-03. en-US.
  31. Web site: 2018-12-24. Chevrolet Orlando China auto sales figures. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928191132/https://carsalesbase.com/china-chevrolet-orlando/ . 28 September 2020 . 2021-02-03. carsalesbase.com. en-US.
  32. Web site: 오토뷰. 오토뷰. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211202063544/http://www.autoview.co.kr/content/article.asp?num_code=54294 . 2 December 2021 . 2021-02-03. 오토뷰.
  33. Web site: 오토뷰. 오토뷰. live. 2021-12-02. 오토뷰. https://web.archive.org/web/20210214022911/http://www.autoview.co.kr/content/article.asp?num_code=57512 . 14 February 2021 .
  34. Web site: 오토뷰. 오토뷰. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211202063535/http://www.autoview.co.kr/content/article.asp?num_code=60451 . 2 December 2021 . 2021-02-03. 오토뷰.
  35. Web site: 오토뷰. 오토뷰. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210214133002/http://www.autoview.co.kr/content/article.asp?num_code=63315 . 14 February 2021 . 2021-02-03. 오토뷰.
  36. Web site: 오토뷰. 오토뷰. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210208090414/http://www.autoview.co.kr/content/article.asp?num_code=66544 . 8 February 2021 . 2021-02-03. 오토뷰.

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