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News Used Auto Review - Chevrolet Orlando (2012-2016)

This unappreciated vehicle volition alive on inwards this review.

2012-2017 Chevrolet Orlando

History

Mention the words "Chevrolet" too "people carrier", the results volition daze yous peculiarly that the General isn't known for vans or MPVs too these types are sold to a greater extent than oftentimes than non inwards Europe, Asia, too South America. In its habitation market, it had given upwardly on that category peculiarly minivans aren't anymore best sellers.

Riding on a platform which is shared alongside the Chevrolet Cruze too Opel Astra, the Orlando was kickoff previewed at the 2008 Paris Motor Show alongside production starting ii years later. It was to a greater extent than oftentimes than non sold inwards Europe too Asia, alongside to a greater extent than or less going to Canada but non to their southern neighbors. For several markets, it replaced a give away of vehicles.

For the Philippine market, Chevrolet had given upwardly on people carriers alongside previous attempts such every bit the High German based Zafira too Chinese derived Venture that were killed a decade ago. H5N1 few years later on alongside a novel distributor to boot, the Bow Tie build returned to selling MPVs alongside the Orlando existence the leader of the pack too rivaling the i machine that cannot live on beaten downwards inwards i segment: the Toyota Innova. It was silently removed inwards 2016 after falling sales alongside only i variant sold, the LT.

Value too Costs
Similar to gasoline powered rivals similar the Mitsubishi Fuzion, await pathetic resales for kickoff owners but bargains amid minute manus buyers similar you. With the vehicle discontinued recently, yous tin snatch the oldest unit of measurement available for every bit depression every bit P430,000. Chevrolet offers a build novel warranty skillful for 5 years too transferable to the side past times side owner, which agency alongside non much changes done throughout, may nation yous a skillful endangerment of getting a unit of measurement covered alongside it without getting shortchanged. With that inwards mind, focus to a greater extent than on the condition.

Engine parts too mechanical related pieces are shared alongside the Cruze sedan, which is a skillful thing. Finding outside parts aren't that slowly since this isn't a best seller to start with. Fuel consumption, obviously, is slightly lower than the Cruze due to a heavy torso but on par alongside the Innova gasoline.

Exterior too Interior
Boxy is the topic for this vehicle, alongside a front end which yous can't false for a dissimilar brand. However, the long side is a dead giveaway of such vehicle type piece the nurture is bland.

Own its sedan equivalent? Then yous volition experience at habitation since the layout is somewhat similar alongside to a greater extent than or less unique touches exclusive to this vehicle which includes the sound panel which tin live on flipped to reveal a storage bin. It has 3 rows of seats skillful for vii bodies too it does its chore well, except for the 3rd row that is best for minor people.

Engine
Unlike competitors (and its apparent weakness), solely i engine comes standard: a 2H0 1.8 gasoline alongside 139hp at 6,200rpm too 176Nm at 3,800rpm that is shared with, yous guessed it right, the Cruze. Sure, it is smoothen every bit silk too tin deliver the goods despite the weight deficit, nosotros experience that a diesel fuel would live on a perfect tally for this machine too for its intended purpose.

Driving Impressions
Thanks to a sedan based underpinnings, yous volition definitely get got fun alongside this vehicle too turning this i does non get got the feeling of driving a truck. Driving this i at high speeds volition provide yous to a greater extent than or less dissonance that intrudes the cabin.

Verdict
If in that location is i machine to beat, it is the Toyota Innova. The Orlando, named after a metropolis inwards Florida but non sold there, has the credentials such every bit smashing treatment too refinement but lacks what is needed too wanted inwards this segment.

The Good:
  • Drives similar a car
  • High character interior
  • Fits vii decently
The Bad:
  • Engine may larn strained
  • No diesel fuel option
  • Somewhat noisy at high speeds
The Pick: 1.8 LT

THE SPECS
Engine: 1,796cc 2H0 I4 gasoline
Power: 139hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque: 176Nm @ 3,800rpm
Fuel Consumption: 6-9km/L (city), 9-12km/L (highway) (*estimated too varies)
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, nurture axle chemical compound crank

MORE INFO
Price (New): P1,1,888,888-P1,238,888
Price (Now): P430,000-P660,000
On Sale: 2012-2016
Rivals: Kia Carens, Mitsubishi Fuzion, Toyota Innova
Resources:
http://www.chevroletownersclub.co.uk/forum/orlando_forum18.html?SID=3072-eb64d1fe3ez2cbc931f81178472222#.WeVhv1uCzIU

Contacts:
Chevrolet Pasig - (02) 672-1485

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