2012 Chevrolet Orlando Review

Typically, the exceptions to the rule are vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz B-Class or Nissan X-Trail - That compact utility vehicles are fuel efficient and priced in the lower end of Their segments. With vehicle prices around 30% higher than the United States, and fuel prices beyond $ 5/gallon, Canadians growing niche to buy vehicles similar to Those purchased by European consumers.The Chevrolet Orlando is one Such vehicle intended for world markets, That Will not make it to America, but Will be sold in Canada thanks to its low prices, a small footprint and efficient 4-cylinder engine. Since the vehicle already met every other unified North American standards, it was an easy choice to sell it in Canada, where the Mazda5 enjoys brisk sales and a near monopoly on the small minivan market.The Orlando is built in Korea and engineering was largely overseen by GM Daewoo (yes, that Daewoo), GM's Korean engineering arm. GM Daewoo also worked on the Cruze compact car, a vehicle That has gained widespread market acceptance, even if it's no longer The Pinnacle of compact car engineering. The Orlando isn'ta total bore to drive, but the 2.4L Ecotec 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed gearbox do not hold up Their end of the bargain.



Let's do a quick recap of Famous People, Places and Things That bears the name Orlando. There is the Hunky Hollywood star Orlando Bloom, the not-so-Hunky actor Tony Orlando, and there was even a 1992 chick-flick entitled, you guessed it, Orlando. While the name does not really imply anything Uniquely Canadian, the new 2012 Chevrolet Orlando does Orlando Because this is one that's only available in Canada, at least within the confines of North America.

The Global Delta platform was designed to be a mass-appeal front-wheel-drive vehicle, and the masses find it appealing if you go by how well the Cruze, the which shares the platform, is selling.

With the retro-styled Chevrolet HHR bowing out, the Orlando is slipping in as an MPV with current styling and contemporary features, and it also adds a third row to accommodate up to seven people. At current exchange rates, that equals $ 20.733 USD. However, Canadians always pay more for vehicles. The Orlando's broad grille and prominent Chevy bow-tie have this kind of Brash statement attached to Them, as if to say "We're back," while the aggressive wheels-out, body-in stance Appear Both contemporary and rugged. The roofline is fairly low, and around Orlando's beefy back the C-pillar and over-sized taillights Appear decidedly upscale.

Even with A Few options, the base LS model Quickly Exceeds the next trim level up in price. Our route was outlined in a guide book, the which left us feeling almost naked without navigation since it is only available as an option on the $ 29.735 CAD (estimated $ 27.199 USD) top-line LTZ Orlando. It performed great in the rain with its sure-footed traction StabiliTrac, not once invoking the ABS under braking. The dash of the Orlando is very current but utilitarian at the same time. Not so with the Orlando. Beyond the funky system, the interior's fit and finish is impressive. An array of quality plastics is complemented by some brushed aluminum-look Accents in Addition to a dramatic piano black inserts That stretches from door handle to door handle. During the long trip, We decided to Spend our restless moments in the second-and third-row seating. Each row is comfortable with ingress and egress past the 60-40 split second row into the 50/50 third row being a snap for a 5'10 "adult. Orlando's Under the lid is a direct-injected 2.4-liter Ecotec engine Basically That gets the job done. While all of our testers were the resource persons equipped with automatic transmissions, it was tough to say if the auto tranny helped or hurt the Orlando's performance. In a place where gas is over $ 5/gallon, Canadians are happy to Hear this family Will get hauler 10.6 L/100km (22.5 mpg converted) in the city and an impressive 6.9 L / 100km (34 mpg converted) on the highway, with even better economy Pls equipped with the manual transmission (23/37 mpg converted). When reviewing a vehicle like the Orlando, it's Important to put yourself in the mindset of its potential buyers. In That Sense, the Orlando Appears to knock one out of the park in terms of value, functionality and features.