The Orlando concept was a 5-door, 7-seat vehicle based on Chevrolet Cruze sedan. The Chevrolet Orlando Concept included 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. It was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and later at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. In 2010, GM showed the GMC Granite small MPV concept, which is similar to the Orlando.
History
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 Gunsan Assembly Plant in South Korea. GM initially intended that the Orlando would go into production in the United States, however, in May 2010, GM reversed their decision. The Chevrolet Orlando sold in Canada starting in 2011 for the 2012 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was available from 2011 until 2014 when most of Chevrolet's vehicles, except muscle and sports cars were permanently withdrawn from the European market, except Russia and CIS member nations.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 the Russian market. The Orlando was discontinued for the 2015 model year in Canada. 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. Worldwide production of the first generation Orlando ended in 2018, following its discontinuation by GM Uzbekistan and the closure of the plant in South Korea which produced it.
Engines
Canadian models included 2.4-litre direct injection petrol four-cylinder 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 diesel engines before update to 1.6-litre Opel diesel in 2015.
Safety
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.
Second generation (2018–present)
The second generation Orlando is made in China manufactured by Shanghai-GM. Available in 5- and 7-seater versions, the second generation Orlando was designed to be in a body style similar to a crossover. Power comes from a 1.35 L turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing at 5,500 rpm and between 1,800–4,400 rpm. Optional Red Line Package makes engine output to.
