Chevrolet Orlando
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The Chevrolet Orlando is a five-door, seven-seat compact MPV
manufactured by GM Korea under the Chevrolet
division for world-wide markets
. In August 2009, at its extended product review, GM previewed the production-spec Orlando and confirmed its production.
GM originally intended that the Orlando would go into production in the United States, however, in May 2010, GM reversed their decision. The Chevrolet Orlando will still be sold in Canada
starting in 2011 for the 2012 model year.
Orlando is now being produced in Kunsan plant, Korea.
In 2010, GM showed the GMC Granite
small MPV concept, which is similar to the Orlando.
Canadian models include 2.4L direct injection petrol engine. European models include 1.8L petrol, 2.0L diesel engines. South Korean models include 2.0L LPG and 2.0L (163PS) diesel engines.
clay model replica was unveiled in London.
Compact MPV
A compact MPV is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars , fitting between the mini MPV and large MPV sub-segments...
manufactured by GM Korea under the Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
division for world-wide markets
First generation (2010-)
It was introduced as a concept vehicle at the 2008 Paris Motor Show2008 Paris Motor Show
The 2008 Paris Motor Show took place from 4 October to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles.This edition of the Paris Motor Show featured a high number of hybrid and electric vehicles , a tectonic shift that led a New York Times blogger to ask, "Who killed the non-electric cars?".-...
. In August 2009, at its extended product review, GM previewed the production-spec Orlando and confirmed its production.
GM originally intended that the Orlando would go into production in the United States, however, in May 2010, GM reversed their decision. The Chevrolet Orlando will still be sold in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
starting in 2011 for the 2012 model year.
Orlando is now being produced in Kunsan plant, Korea.
In 2010, GM showed the GMC Granite
GMC Granite
The GMC Granite is a compact MPV concept, developed by General Motors. It was introduced at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. If produced, the Granite would be GMC's smallest offering....
small MPV concept, which is similar to the Orlando.
Engines
| Engine code | Type | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engines | ||||
| ? | 1796 cc Ecotec I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
141 PS@6200 | 176 newton metre@3800 |
GM 6T40 transmission The Hydra-Matic 6T40 and similar 6T45 and 6T30 are transversely-mounted six speed automatic transmissions produced by General Motors. The 6T40 made its debut in the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, available with the 2.4 litre LE5 Ecotec engine making , and has since also be made available on the... automatic Automatic transmission An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually... |
| LAF | 2384 cc DI Direct injection Direct injection may refer to:*A music recording technique more commonly referred to as Direct Input*A method of fuel injection for an internal combustion engine, as in a gasoline direct injection petrol engines and most diesel engines... Ecotec I4 |
174 hp@6700 | 171 lbft@4900 |
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| Liquefied petroleum gas engines | ||||
| LBN | 1998 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
140 PS@6000 | 18.8 kgm@4600 |
|
| Diesel Turbodiesel Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. Turbocharging is the norm rather than the exception in modern car and truck diesel engines... engines |
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| ? | 1991 cc RA 420 SOHC I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... turbo |
130 PS@3800 | 315 newton metre@2000 |
|
| Z20D1 | 1991 cc RA 420 SOHC I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... turbo |
163 PS@3800 | 360 newton metre@1750-2750 |
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Canadian models include 2.4L direct injection petrol engine. European models include 1.8L petrol, 2.0L diesel engines. South Korean models include 2.0L LPG and 2.0L (163PS) diesel engines.
Marketing
As part of the Chevrolet Orlando launch in the UK, a life-sized Play-DohPlay-Doh
Play-Doh is a modeling compound used by young children for art and craft projects at home and in school. Composed of flour, water, salt, boric acid, and mineral oil, the product was first manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s...
clay model replica was unveiled in London.
External links
- Chevrolet Media Site (Europe)
- Press kit: Chevrolet Orlando Europe, UK
- Chevrolet Orlando Technical Specification Data (2010-2011 Europe)