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Orlando show car signals entry into new segment for Chevrolet

2010-03-02

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The Orlando show car sets the scene for Chevrolet’s new seven-seater family van that will extend Chevrolet's model range in the first half of 2011.

"Our family-van will be an important addition to our portfolio and an opportunity for us to attract new customers to the brand. The MPV segment represents significant volume in Europe. We will have an attractive new entry in terms of design, practicability and value for money," said Wayne Brannon, president and managing director of Chevrolet Europe.

Based on the Cruze compact sedan, the Orlando show car carries Chevrolet's signature design language into a new vehicle segment. The Chevrolet Orlando cuts a distinctive silhouette, replacing conventional monocab proportions with a more defined contrast between the hood and windshield lines. With flared fenders instead of a flat side-body, Orlando has a muscular stance, yet it offers dynamic ride and handling, good fuel efficiency and easy entry thanks to its architecture.

Inside, the five-door Orlando show car is designed to meet the needs of families and those who require plenty of seating capacity with adaptable, theater-style seating in three rows that comfortably accommodate up to seven occupants. Whenever load carrying becomes a priority, the spacious cabin can be quickly transformed into a large cargo area. A generous 2,760 mm wheelbase and wide front and rear tracks provide Orlando with outstanding interior roominess.

Chevrolet's latest-generation 2.0-liter turbo diesel, a powerful and efficient powertrain, develops 150 hp/110 kW and 320 Nm of torque.

Strong design statement

Orlando takes Chevrolet's design into the multi-purpose vehicle segment. The front features the brand's signature twin-port grille and the large, sweeping headlamp housings seen on the Cruze. It also incorporates a concave shoulder line that extends along the body into the wraparound tail lights.

This distinctive look is complemented by the flared fender lines, defining a 'wheels-out/ body-in' stance that visually lowers the higher roof line. The ice-blue theme for instrument illumination is also used on the exterior of Orlando in the laser-etched surfacing of the headlamps, tail lights and full-length glass roof.

Inside, like the Spark and the Cruze, Orlando features Chevrolet's 'dual cockpit' design theme, with grained, dark grey accents extending outwards either side of the center stack. The cabin is designed to meet the demands of families and those who need plenty of infotainment options and navigation. Overhead, a storage compartment extends along the center of the roof, providing useful stowage space for rear passengers. Design details include a center stack recess to hold a personal device/MP3 player when it is connected to the USB or AUX ports. Further storage space is provided inside the floor console, the second row center arm-rest and under the floor in the rear.

The raised roof enables a theater-style seating layout. It provides all occupants, particularly children, with an improved view inside and outside the vehicle.

Adaptable interior

A generous 2,760 mm wheelbase, 75 mm longer than that of the Cruze sedan, and front and rear tracks 40 mm and 30 mm wider provide Orlando with seating and cargo-carrying space that is among best-in-class for compact MPVs.

It is a true seven-seater, with second and third-row legroom of 950 mm and 753 mm, respectively. The seat backs are covered in a tough, metal finish and can be folded completely flat for easy loading. A range of occupant and load-carrying configurations is provided by 60/40 second-row and 50/50 third-row split folding seating.

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet is General Motors' leading global brand with annual sales of about 3.5 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. It is the fourth biggest global car brand in terms of sales and also one of the fastest growing brands in the world. Chevrolet delivers attractive, distinctive design, practical, economical cars and outstanding value for money. After re-launching the brand in Europe in 2005, Chevrolet more than doubled its sales to over 500,000 in 2008. The new Chevrolet line-up includes the all-new Spark city car, the small Aveo, compact Cruze sedan, Captiva SUV and mid-size Epica. Chevrolet's biggest markets in Europe are Russia, Italy, Germany, France and Spain. Established in the U.S. by Swiss émigré Louis Chevrolet in 1911, the brand is preparing to celebrate its centenary with the launch of the ground-breaking Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. More information on Chevrolet can be found at http://www.chevroleteurope.com or http://media.chevroleteurope.com.