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Chevrolet Aveo hatchback and Orlando earn maximum safety rating in Europe

2011-08-24

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Zurich. Both the new Chevrolet Aveo hatchback and the Orlando 7-seat family van have received a top five-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP), which released its latest results today.

According to EuroNCAP, the Chevrolet Aveo hatchback secured 85 out of 100 points, which places it among the very best in its segment. The Chevrolet Orlando family van, too, was awarded EuroNCAP's highest rating, scoring 80 out of 100 points.

In the key areas of adult and child occupant protection, Chevrolet's new small car, the Aveo, achieved 95 and 87 percent of the maximum possible score, respectively. The Chevrolet Orlando also scored 95 percent in adult occupant protection and 79 percent in child occupant protection.

"Both the Orlando family van and the new Aveo hatchback provide formidable levels of safety," said Wayne Brannon, President and Managing Director, Chevrolet Europe. "Safety matters a lot to us and we are delighted that these two vehicles have earned the top European rating."

The Aveo is equipped with six standard airbags that are connected to the sensing and diagnostic modules mounted into the centerline of the car. It also features a child-seat latching system. The car's active safety systems include electronic stability control, traction control, a four-channel anti-lock braking system with brake assist, and electronic brake force distribution. Hill-start assist and cruise control with speed limiter function are also among the Aveo's standard features.

The Orlando, too, has six standard airbags and provides ISOFIX elements for child seats. The crash sensor technology used in the family van ensures that the doors will automatically unlock on detection of an impact. Anti-lock braking, traction control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist and electronic stability control are standard on all cars. The Orlando's safety architecture is based on that of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan which also received a five-star rating from EuroNCAP.

The Chevrolet Orlando has been on sale in Europe since early 2011 while the new Aveo was launched in Europe in spring 2011. The two vehicles are part of a wave of new-car launches in 2011, Chevrolet's centennial year. Other entries in Europe include the new Captiva, Cruze hatchback, Camaro Coupe and Convertible, Corvette Grand Sport and Chevrolet's multiple award-winning electric car with extended range capability, the Volt.

For more information on EuroNCAP's safety ratings, please go to www.euroncap.com.

For more information on the Chevrolet Aveo and the Chevrolet Orlando, please visit media.chevroleteurope.com

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet is General Motors' largest global brand with annual sales of about 4 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 cars combine passion, bold design and practicality. They provide 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. In 2010, Chevrolet grew its market share in Europe to 2.5 percent, selling 477,194 cars. Chevrolet has a network of more than 2,700 dealers and service points in Europe. The Chevrolet line-up includes the Spark city car, the small Aveo, the compact four-door Cruze, the Captiva SUV and the legendary Corvette sports car. In 2011, Chevrolet is launching seven new cars: the all-new Orlando family van, the new Captiva SUV, the Corvette Grand Sport Coupé, the all-new five-door and four-door Aveo, the five-door Cruze, the Camaro coupé and convertible and the award-winning extended-range Volt electric car. Chevrolet's biggest markets in Europe are Russia, Italy, Germany, Spain, France and Turkey. Established in the U.S. by Swiss émigré Louis Chevrolet in 1911, the brand is celebrating its centenary in 2011. More information on Chevrolet can be found at www.chevroleteurope.com or media.chevroleteurope.com.