A family car from a well-known manufacturer that has a compact minivan body is the Chevrolet Orlando - a car presented to the public at the Paris Motor Show in 2008, and the launch of mass production was launched in 2010.
This car was created on a platform that is now popular and we can say that it turned out well. This model came to replace the line of the company.
Design
Many argue that the appearance is the weakest side of this car, since it does not look attractive against the background of other models in this class and does not stand out in any way. Nevertheless, you can hardly call it not beautiful, just take a look at the photos and videos, and you yourself will understand that it will not work to call it ugly or not beautiful.
Let's start with the front, it has a large head optics, which succinctly fits into the design of the model. Also, the muzzle has acquired a branded radiator grille with a huge logo. All this gives the car solidity. The large bumper has air intakes and fog lights, as well as a lip for improved aerodynamics.
When viewed in profile, you understand that the model has good off-road performance and can show itself well in this element. On the bottom there are pads that are designed to protect the body from damage when driving off-road. The rear-view mirror is mounted on a leg, which is an attribute of sports cars and therefore it does not look here. The back has vertical drains and a huge tailgate. The pentagonal headlights also look good.
Specifications Chevrolet Orlando
Nothing surprising and ultra-fast is offered to the buyer of this car, since this is not at all necessary for a family car, this is an ordinary motor with ordinary characteristics. There are only two types of engines in the line, these are gasoline and diesel power units. The gasoline engine has a volume of 1.8 liters and a power of 141 horsepower, while the diesel has a volume of 2 liters and a power of 163 horses. These internal combustion engines are paired with either a 5-speed or a 6-speed.
The buyer can choose the type of drive, it will be either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive in cases where a trip to the countryside is possible.
It cannot be said that Chevrolet Orlando engines can boast of dynamic performance, acceleration is weak, but it is more than enough for city driving. Also, the units show not very high fuel consumption rates, the usual version of the engine consumes 7 liters of gasoline and a little more if an automatic transmission is installed. The diesel engine has approximately the same figure.
Interior
Since this is a family car, the main focus here is on the interior, as evidenced by the presence of 3 rows of seats for passengers. It was also thought out that the family would be transporting something, and if the third row of seats were folded in the car, then we would get a luggage compartment of almost 1000 liters, and if we also folded the second row of seats, then the volume of the luggage compartment would increase to 1594 liters.
The model received 5 safety stars and in percentage terms received a high percentage of child safety, as the manufacturer really thought through this when creating the car. The center console and in general everything that surrounds the driver is very similar to the Chevrolet Cruze, so we will not tell everything, but you can just look at the photo or read the article about Cruz. The interior is of high quality and you can't argue with that.
The interior of the Chevrolet Orlando car is already its forte, here everything looks beautiful and tasteful. Many in the interior see a great similarity with the Cruze and this is true, many interior details are taken from the Cruise. The center console has an impressive display of the multimedia system, under which there are keys to control this system. Below, as on many cars, there are selectors for controlling the air conditioner and the stove, and then there is already a gearbox selector.
The steering wheel is 3-spoke and it was taken from Cruise, but the dashboard is different, it has in-depth analog instruments with blue backlighting and a large on-board computer, of course there are similarities, but there are also differences. By the way, the steering wheel is adjustable both in height and in reach. Sitting in front will be comfortable, the seats are comfortable and equipped with heating.
Rear passengers will also be able to comfortably accommodate three people without any problems. They have the ability to adjust the backrest. There is more than enough headroom and plenty of legroom as well. Air deflectors are provided for the rear row. There is also a third row of seats, which is quite easy to sit on, you need to fold one second row seat and that's it. The third row has only two seats, and in terms of space it can accommodate even adult passengers.
Options and price Chevrolet Orlando
The model had 4 configurations in total, each of which was supplemented with something. There were configurations LTZ, LT, LT + and base LS.
Basic received:
- 2 airbags;
- air conditioner;
- heated electric mirrors;
- audio system.
The LT and LT + version, in addition to all the previous ones, received:
- dynamic stabilization system;
- armrests;
- climate control;
- 6 airbags.
The most expensive version of LTZ received in addition:
- Cruise control;
- light sensor;
- Rain sensor;
- parktronic.
There were also paid options that included displays for rear passengers, respectively, with this DVD system. A navigation system and a leather interior were also offered. When the model was still on sale for the basic configuration, it was necessary to pay 760,000 rubles, and the top-end version would cost 910,000 rubles. Based on these figures, you can roughly guess how much this model will cost you in the secondary market. By the way, the diesel version was more expensive, for the most expensive one you had to pay a little more than 1 million rubles.
There is nothing surprising in it and we tell about it only for those people who want to buy it and they need information about this car. For a family, this is an excellent option, so buying a Chevrolet Orlando will be successful.
Video
American compact van Chevrolet Orlando with a seven-seat interior debuted at the Paris Motor Show 2010. It took more than a year to start selling Chevrolet Orlando in Russia. The car reached Russian buyers only at the beginning of 2012. Orlando, even before the start of official sales, aroused a genuine interest of motorists in his person, and the second place in the minivan class in 2012 with a result of more than 6,800 cars sold speaks for itself. Such an excellent result in the Russian market was achieved by the family UPV despite the presence of only one gasoline engine that can be installed.
In order to consolidate its success in the Russian market, in early spring 2013, Chevrolet's management decided to start selling the Chevrolet Orlando with a 163-horsepower diesel engine in Russia. In our review, we will take a closer look at the appearance and interior of the family van, find out the technical characteristics and overall dimensions, choose the color of the body and wheels (tires with disks), try to comfortably accommodate seven people in the cabin, load the trunk and find out its volume. Let's not disregard the level of equipment of the car. The purchase price and the cost of accessories are also very interesting. A test drive, real fuel consumption, operation features and possible problems of the Chevrolet Orlando will help us to conduct and identify the owners of a seven-seater compact van. Photo and video materials are designed to consider in detail the design of the exterior and interior involved in the review of the car.
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The American high-capacity family station wagon Orlando does not have an extraordinary appearance against the background of bright classmates or, and looks somewhat insipid. Knowing the peculiarities of the Russian automotive market, it is logical to assume that appearance is not everything. Modest appearance and do not prevent them from being leaders in sales in Russia.
The same situation can be traced with Orlando - a modest and simple exterior design, but the car looks attractive and solid. Branded grille with a large Chevrolet cross, large headlights, a massive front bumper with an air intake section, fog lamps and a bright aerodynamic lip along the edge.
The body of the van, by analogy with crossovers, is carefully protected from the bottom by unpainted plastic. It is difficult to underestimate such a solution in practice; in Russian conditions, additional protection of the front and rear bumpers, sills, lower edges of doors and wheel arches is very useful.
When reviewing the "American" from the side, we reveal a powerful profile of arches, large doors with a high window sill, mirrors on thick legs, stands, a flat roof line and a massive stern with a vertical surface.
The back of the body is solid functionality. Vertical roof pillars, fifth door rectangle, straight marker lights and bumper. Everything is simple, but nevertheless presentable.
- Emphasize solidity and strict colors enamels: white (base color), for metallics: black, dark red, silver, dark gray, beige and light blue, you need to pay 10,000 rubles.
- External dimensions dimensions body Chevrolet Orlando: 4652 mm long, 1836 mm wide, 1633 mm high, 2760 mm wheelbase, 165 mm ground clearance ( clearance).
- Depending on the equipment level, the compact van is equipped with tires 215/60 R16 on iron or alloy wheels 16 radius or rubber 225/50 R17 dressed on 17-inch alloy wheels. You can also order large 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/45 R18 tires.
As accessories for external use, a wide range of equipment is offered: roof racks, shipping containers, moldings, door sills, towing device, spoilers and even additional rear-view mirrors.
The front part of the Chevrolet Orlando cabin is very reminiscent of the design of the cockpit of the Opel Zafira Tourer, but only in terms of the architecture of the dashboard and the center console. That's just the build quality of the interior and the materials are clearly budgetary - hard plastics, ergonomics that are lame in places. The main elements, from the steering wheel, the dashboard to the climate control and music control units, are from. Let's take a look around the driver's seat, and then evaluate the comfort of the second and third row seats.
The heated driver and passenger seats are comfortable and provide comfort even on a long trip, the steering column is adjustable in height and depth, the instruments are informative and perfectly readable, the inclined surface of the center console is crowned with a monochrome display and an audio system unit, the air conditioning system is lower (air conditioning or climate control in version dependent). The cover of the audio system opens upwards providing access to a secret niche. In the initial version of the LS, the radio tape recorder is simple (CD MP3 4 speakers), but as the content grows, USB, Bluetooth and 6 speakers will appear, for the LTZ version, even a 7-inch color touch screen with navigation is additionally available, though for 20,000 rubles.
The generally favorable impression of the driver's workplace is spoiled by a unit high on the console that is responsible for setting the music, an uncomfortable gear lever and a easily soiled light interior trim (it is better to opt for a black interior).
In the second row, there is enough space for convenient and comfortable accommodation of even tall passengers, a separate backrest changes the angle of inclination, a tunnel on the floor of a minimum height, there are ventilation deflectors. There is plenty of legroom, headroom and ample headroom. But getting into the car is conveniently prevented by very wide thresholds.
Getting to the third row is not difficult (the second row seat tilts forward providing an opening of an acceptable size). Although the seats are designed to accommodate adult passengers, they are better suited for children, in extreme cases, teenagers. The reason lies in the pillow set very low and you have to sit almost on the floor, strongly bending your knees. Of course, this will not spoil a short-term train, but a long journey will not be comfortable.
Trunk Chevrolet Orlando with "seven on the benches" is miniature, only 89 liters. Having lowered the backs of the third row, we get a flat floor and a volume of 466 liters. And by transforming the second row of seats, we will get not only a practically flat cargo area with a volume of 852 liters when loaded up to the window line, but even 1487 liters when filled under the roof.
For Russian motorists Chevrolet Orlando 2012-2013 is offered in four trim levels: LS, LT, LT+ and LTZ. The initial one will please the owner not only with the presence of an air conditioner and an audio system, but also with separately folding second and third row seats, a folding front passenger seat, heated electric mirrors, two airbags and ABC. More expensive versions will get climate control, front armrests, a stabilization system and 6 airbags. The most packaged LTZ equipment is additionally equipped with cruise control, light and rain sensors, parking sensors. Additionally, you can order a leather interior worth 40,000 rubles, navigation, DVD playback and color screens for second-row passengers. And of course, accessories are available for order for all versions: floor mats, tray and organizer and trunk, protective curtains for side windows, child seats and a host of other little things.
Specifications Chevrolet Orlando 2013
The family car is built on the global platform GM Delta II, and despite the increase in the size of the wheelbase to 2760 mm, the expansion of the front track to 1584 mm and the rear wheels to 1588 mm, the change in the geometry of the suspension mount, the installation of original springs and shock absorbers, is related not only with Chevrolet Cruze, but even with. That's just the rear suspension is not as advanced as that of the Astra, the minivan does without Watt's mechanism. Otherwise, there is a complete resemblance - MacPherson strut in front, torsion beam in the back, disc brakes, electric power steering.
There are now two engines available for the 2013 Chevrolet Orlando, the well-known petrol and diesel, which has become available not so long ago.
- Petrol 1.8-liter (141 hp) with 5 manual transmissions (6 automatic transmissions) accelerates a minivan weighing about 1500 kg to 100 mph in 11.6 (11.8) seconds, top speed 185 mph.
The fuel consumption in the combined mode declared by the manufacturer of 7.3 (7.9) liters in the city increases to 9.7 (10.5) liters. Owner reviews allow us to talk about the real consumption of gasoline in urban mode 11-12 liters for a car with mechanics and 12-14 liters with a gun. In the combined cycle, the average fuel consumption is 8-10 liters.
- Chevrolet Orlando diesel 2.0-liter (163 hp) is available in Russia only with 6 automatic transmissions, the engine is able to deliver the driver and the car to 100 mph in 11 seconds and reach a top speed of 195 mph.
Fuel consumption with a combined cycle according to passport data is 7 liters, and in urban mode 9.3 liters.
Test Drive: Chevrolet Orlando's suspension is very stiff, it is especially felt when the car's interior is not filled with passengers and luggage. The driver will know about all the bumps on the road, even small pits cause distinct responses with blows to the suspension and bodywork. But the stiffness of the chassis settings has its pluses. The car is assembled, perfectly obeys the steering wheel, practically does not heel in corners. At high speed, the behavior of the car is predictable and stable, but the suspension cannot be called comfortable. Passengers in the third row will especially suffer, and in the second row there is discomfort from such movement. So, in order to ensure the proper level of comfort for himself and his companions, the owner of a Chevrolet Orlando will have to observe the speed limit and carefully monitor the location of the pits on the road.
In general, the car is worthy of the attention of a family man, a calm exterior design, an ergonomic interior can easily accommodate seven crew members, but without luggage, and the price of the new Chevrolet Orlando is quite humane.
What is the price: the cost at official dealers of the new 2013 Chevrolet Orlando compact van with a gasoline engine starts from 760,000 rubles for the initial configuration of the LS and rises to 908,000 rubles for the maximum version of the LTZ.
You can buy a Chevrolet Orlando LTZ with a powerful 163 horsepower diesel engine in car dealerships for a price of 998,000 rubles. Adding a leather interior, premium music and navigation to the equipment, you will have to pay the price of 1 million 58 thousand rubles.
Orlando is an almost exclusive car, a seven-seater compact minivan is a great solution for a large family. Bright appearance, comfortable interior, powerful economical engine and affordable price of the Chevrolet Orlando are the reasons for its high popularity among car owners around the world.
Overview of the new Chevrolet Orlando 2018
The new 2018 Chevrolet Orlando is a second-generation minivan made in China and waiting to go on sale for the local market. Whether he will come to us and how much then it will cost is still unknown.
Exterior
Chevrolet Orlando 2018 has changed almost beyond recognition. He received a fashionable modern appearance, the new body is distinguished by a pronounced embossed front end, giving it aggressiveness.
Front The car is occupied by a branded radiator grille, divided into two parts, with the brand logo in the middle. The front LED headlights have become more elongated and sharper. The front air intake received a clear rectangular shape with rounded ends and a stylish strip of fog lights.
Rear end The car received the following changes: the running lights became square and located on the sides of the tailgate, the bumper became even lower, the exhaust outlets framed by a stylish chrome frame are visible right in it.
Chevrolet Orlando is clearly "prettier" and turned from a family car into a presentable car.
The manufacturing company has also prepared a sports version of the minivan. It will be distinguished by black wheels and red trim elements on the front bumper, brand logos and rear-view mirrors will be made in dark colors.
Photos of "old" and "new" Orlando
Dimensions
Model dimensions: wheelbase by the minivan 2796 mm,dimensions Orlando 4684x1807x1628 mm (for the previous generation Chevrolet Orlando, the dimensions are slightly different 4652 x 1836 x 1625 mm).
Clearance
The ground clearance of a 2018 Chevrolet Orlando is only 164 mm.
Of course, you won’t conquer off-road terrain with such ground clearance, but it’s quite enough for measured city driving.
Interior
Significant changes have taken place in the interior of the car. The interior trim is quite simple, but stylish: fabric upholstery with chrome-plated decor elements and a leather-wrapped steering wheel in an improved configuration. The central panel is stretched upwards, a multimedia center is installed on its top. The dashboard looks stylish and modern: large on-board instruments and bright illumination, improved visibility - all for the convenience of the driver.
The sporty version of the Redline adds red stitching to the seats, steering wheel and door panels. Manufacturers have not forgotten about the comfort of passengers - 7 people can easily fit in the car, and both passengers of the second and third rows will feel spacious.
Trunk
The luggage compartment is an important detail for a family car, in the new Orlando it is still as small as in the previous version, but it will grow to 1520 liters when folding the rear seats. The rather long trunk length makes it easy to place bulky cargo, for example, an adult bike.
Specifications
The new Orlando 2018, like most other foreign cars sold for the Middle Kingdom, is equipped with only one type of engine. This 1.3 liter three-cylinder petrol engine LI 6 series with electronic control system and turbocharging.
His data: engine power - 156 hp maximum speed - 190 km/h
The fuel consumption of the new Chevrolet Orlando has not yet been announced by the manufacturer. Transmission - six-speed manual or automatic in more expensive trim levels.
Description equipment of the updated minivan includes: independent suspension (both front and rear), rack and pinion steering wheel with electric booster, disc brakes on all wheels and an electric parking brake. The machine is offered only with front-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive version of the model is not yet considered by the manufacturer for release.
Options and prices
For Chevrolet Orlando, the price in China will be around 110-120 thousand yuan ( 1,024,000 -1,117,000 rubles) for the base package.
Chevrolet Orlando in Russia
At the moment, in Russia you can only buy a compact van of the previous generation (restyled version of 2013). Its release at the production facilities of JSC GM Uzbekistan was discontinued in the first quarter of this year.
This version of Orlando is remembered by many benefits of a car, which include:
- good capacity;
- a high degree of safety for both the driver and all passengers;
- reliability;
- moderate fuel consumption;
- good value for money car.
And a number of shortcomings, such as:
- outdated design;
- lack of all-wheel drive;
- budget trim;
- low dynamic characteristics;
- poor sound insulation;
- small clearance;
- lack of heated steering wheel and windshield.
If you decide to become the owner of a brand new compact van, check out its technical data, equipment and cost in Russia.
Technical data
The chevrolet orlando sold on our market has more than decent technical specifications.
Chevrolet Orlando engine, to choose from, maybe 1.8 liter gasoline 141 hp And two-liter diesel 163 hp
Chevrolet Orlando specifications and fuel consumption
chevrolet orlando dimensions body make up 4652 x 1836 x 1625 mm, clearance(ground clearance) 140mm luggage compartment - 89 liters, and with the rear rows of seats folded down 1487 liters.
For chevrolet orlando, the rims and tires installed by the manufacturer may be as follows: steel rims with 16 radius in the basic version. As an additional option, alloy wheels of 16 and 17 radius can be installed. Regularly installed tires in size 215/60 for R16 rims and 225/50 for R17.
Options and cost
The official dealer offers to buy a new car at a price from 1,082,000 rubles for the most minimal configuration of the LS 1.8 MT with a 1.8-liter petrol engine and a five-speed manual. It includes central locking, air conditioning, heated side mirrors, immobilizer, audio system, and much more. from 1,175,000 rubles, and the two-liter diesel version in the configuration LTZ 2.0D AT from 1,324,000 rubles.
User manual
For detailed information about all the characteristics of the car, please refer to the owner's manual that came with it.
Chevrolet History Orlando
The debut of Orlando took place in 2010 at the Paris Motor Show. And in 2011 it was put into production on the Chevrolet Cruze platform, with an increased wheelbase, equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with 141 hp. IN 2012 year the car came to the Russian market.
IN 2013 the car has already experienced its first restyling - it received new side mirror housings with repeaters and an updated bumper with powerful fog lights. The diesel version of the car also entered the market, with an engine of 2 liters and a power of 163 hp. IN 2018 the car has experienced a new birth.
The minivan market in Russia cannot be called very developed. Nevertheless, citizens who once tasted the delights of this type of vehicle very often subsequently stop at buying a minivan.
In particular, this applies to those buyers who often plan trips with the whole family on good roads. At the same time, they look, first of all, at relatively inexpensive models that would combine spaciousness with an affordable price. And it was for such zealous owners that Chevrolet introduced at one time a large minivan under the sonorous name Orlando.
Model History
The first spy photos of the Chevrolet Orlando appeared on the Web back in 2007. It was then that it became clear that the company was preparing to enter the market of a new family-class car.
Its customers did not have to wait long, and a year later, a concept model of the upcoming minivan was presented at the Paris Motor Show, and its production version was released in 2010.
Around the same time, the assembly of the novelty was started at the facilities of the Kaliningrad enterprise Avtotor, which made it possible to ensure acceptable prices for the novelty in Russia.
It must be said that the Chevrolet Orlando bore little resemblance to the classic seven-seat minivans, demonstrating similarities with crossovers so popular on the market. This was not done by chance - the departure from the single-volume layout was intended to position the newcomer as an alternative to front-wheel drive crossovers.
In technical terms, the car was based on the platform from the popular Chevrolet Cruze golf-class sedan. Such a “donation” made it possible to significantly reduce production costs and provide the minivan with good handling, not much different from its passenger counterpart.
Also from the Cruise, the car got a number of design solutions in the cabin, but at the same time, the architecture of the front panel turned out to be quite original and modern.
The same should be said about the body parts, which are completely original for Orlando. Thanks to this, it looks solid and rightfully gained high popularity in the Russian market, not only as a family car, but also as a solid corporate car.
I must say that the initial price of the Chevrolet Orlando looked very attractive and started at 750 thousand rubles. The crisis forced sellers to significantly adjust the price tags, but even despite a significant rise in price, Orlando still remains one of the most profitable offers in its class, while offering a wide choice of trim levels and decent capacity characteristics with good driving performance.
Specifications Chevrolet Orlando
Speaking about the technical characteristics of the Chevrolet Orlando, one should initially focus on the rather large overall dimensions of this car. Its length is 4470 mm with a width of 1780 mm and a height of 1650 mm.
At the same time, the length of the wheelbase of the minivan is an impressive 2760 mm, which provides enough space for riders of all rows of seats (and there can be two or three of them in a car, depending on the configuration).
It should be noted that the appearance of the car, partly hints at off-road performance, which, at first glance, should be superior to standard passenger models.
Alas, the Chevrolet Orlando declared in the technical specifications does not exceed that for other cars and is a modest 164 millimeters. Such ground clearance, of course, does not allow the car to overcome any serious off-road, but it is quite sufficient so that the car does not cling to the bottom of the ground on the way to the country.
Video review of Chevrolet Orlando:
It goes without saying that the Chevrolet Orlando also lacks all-wheel drive - the car, as well as the platform Chevrolet Cruze, is purely front-wheel drive.
As for the power units used on Chevrolet Orlando, their choice on the Russian market is also not very large. The base model is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine capable of developing 141 horsepower.
It can be mated with both mechanical and provides sufficient traction reserve under standard driving conditions. In addition, a two-liter 163-horsepower unit is also available for the minivan.
I must say that the range of the manufacturer additionally has a diesel engine with a volume of two liters and a capacity of 130 forces, as well as a 140-horsepower 1.4-liter engine. However, if diesel modifications sometimes get into dealerships, then the version with a 1.4 engine is not available for the Russian market in principle, although it is very popular in the European market.
In terms of suspension design, Orlando offers nothing innovative and, in the case of a family car, this is a definite boon. Classic racks are installed on the front of the car, and a semi-independent beam at the back.
This configuration provides high reliability in domestic driving conditions, and the compact design of the rear suspension contributes to a large capacity of the luggage compartment. Of course, its volume is maximum in a five-seat cabin configuration, but seven-seat minivans offer enough free space to accommodate luggage.
Prices and equipment in the Russian Federation
Speaking about the prices for Chevrolet Orlando in Russia, we have already noted that before the crisis they started at 750 thousand rubles. Alas, today this amount has almost doubled, and the most affordable Orlando in LS configuration with a 1.8-liter engine and a five-speed manual gearbox is estimated by dealers at 1 million 262 thousand rubles.
For this money, you will get a five-seat car, which will have electric windows and mirrors, conventional air conditioning and a simple multimedia system. In addition, anti-lock brakes and steam will be present.
Video - comparison of seven-seat minivans Chevrolet Orlando and Opel Zafira Torer:
More "packaged" LT version costs 1,313,000 rubles and already includes a number of nice features such as seat heating. Here, for a surcharge, you can also get a seven-seater version of the car interior.
Flagship LTZ version available with both a 1.8-liter power unit and automatic transmission, and a two-liter engine. Here, the buyer already receives an “advanced” multimedia complex, a leatherette interior and a number of active safety systems, including an exchange rate stability system. The price, respectively, of such a minivan is 1 million 416 thousand for version 1.8, and 1 million 504 thousand for a car with a two-liter engine.
Reviews of Chevrolet Orlando owners
There are quite a lot of reviews from Chevrolet Orlando owners on the Web due to the fact that the car has been successfully sold on the Russian market for a long time.
In general, those who bought a minivan note its high capacity, good ride and noise insulation, as well as the fact that the ground clearance stated in the technical specifications of the Chevrolet Orlando in practice does not create significant difficulties due to the rather energy-intensive suspension of the car.
Of the shortcomings, the unstable build quality and the “whims” of the electrics are mainly noted, which often occur after driving through deep puddles or frequent winter operation on roads generously sprinkled with reagents.
Video - test drive Chevrolet Orlando:
Also a common drawback is the poor quality of the windshield, which means that it often bursts due to temperature changes in the winter season. By the way, this drawback is found on almost all Chevrolet models offered on the Russian market.
The body of the car, according to the owners, resists corrosion well, but the merit in this is rather galvanizing, and not the quality of the paintwork. The latter is not very durable, which is why chips often appear on the edge of the hood and front part from impacts of sand and small stones. By the way, the hood is not galvanized, and the resulting chipped paint after winter is often covered with red rust spots.
tuning
Of course, the Chevrolet Orlando minivan is not the main focus for tuning due to its “family” purpose. However, many owners try to modify some of the technical characteristics of the car on their own, and tuners, of course, try to offer a sufficient number of appropriate accessories.
Conventionally, Chevrolet Orlando tuning can be divided into two categories - improvements to improve factory performance and the use of tuning elements to give the car more individuality.
The first part can rightly include the installation of additional protection for the crankcase, headlights, film coating of the hood and bumpers in order to protect them from chips. There are a large number of such accessories on the market today, and both certified manufacturers and third-party companies are engaged in their production. Often dealerships offer similar improvements.
I must say that some Chevrolet Orlando owners are trying to improve the driving characteristics of the car by installing tuning suspension elements, including shock absorbers. Their production has mastered a large number of well-known companies, including Monroe.
However, it should be remembered that intervention in the chassis, along with improved handling characteristics, often leads to the fact that the car becomes much stiffer on the move. The same applies to the installation of low-profile tires, which is also often practiced by individual car owners.
As for the external modifications of the car, today there is a large selection of all kinds of door sills and bumpers, moldings and other decorative elements. There is no practical benefit from them, but they make it possible to somewhat modify the basic appearance of the vehicle.
Also, often among the owners of the Chevrolet Orlando you can meet those who want to install a “fly breaker” on the hood, which, according to the “tuninger”, should prevent the appearance of chips.
In practice, such a “refinement” is of very dubious value due to the fact that dirt and sand, getting into the gap between the hood and the “chipper”, often has an abrasive effect and leads to abrasion of the paint layer and scratches on it.
In general, if we talk about the market of tuning accessories, then it can be presented in the form of the following table:
| Elements of external decor | Salon tuning | Tuning the exhaust system and suspension | Engine tuning |
| moldings | Seat upholstery replacement | Installation of sports shock absorbers | |
| thresholds | Installing multimedia system components | Silencer and resonator replacement | Finalization of the piston group, installation of clothed connecting rods and pistons |
| Wind fairings, etc. | Installation, view cameras, etc. | Installing a stiffer rear suspension cross member and anti-roll bars | Using a new engine control unit |
Forums
There are quite a lot of thematic forums for Chevrolet Orlando owners on the Internet. At the same time, the Chevrolet Orlando Club can rightfully be called the largest and most authoritative resource (
