Chevrolet Orlando

The Chevrolet Orlando is a three-row compact MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) made by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. It was made from 2010 to 2023. The first version of the Orlando was mainly produced in South Korea, but it was also made in other countries.

Chevrolet Orlando
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	2010–2023
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door wagon
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Vivant/Tacuma Chevrolet Zafira

First Generation (2010-2018)

First generation
Overview
Model code	J309
Production	2010–2018
Model years	2012–2014 (Canada)
Assembly	South Korea: Gunsan (GM Korea) Vietnam: Hanoi (GM Vietnam) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Venezuela: Valencia (GM Venezolana) Uzbekistan: Pitnak (GM Uzbekistan)
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	GM Delta II platform
Related	Chevrolet Cruze (J300) Opel Zafira Tourer
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.4 L Ecotec I4-T 1.8 L Ecotec I4 2.4 L Ecotec I4 Diesel: 1.6 L CDTI Ecotec I4-T 2.0 L VCDi Family Z I4-T
Power output	103 kW (138 hp; 140 PS) (1.4 L, petrol) 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) (1.6 L, diesel) 104 kW (139 hp; 141 PS) (1.8 L, petrol) 96–120 kW (129–161 hp; 131–163 PS) (2.0 L, diesel) 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) (2.4 L, petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length	4,652 mm (183.1 in)
Width	1,836 mm (72.3 in)
Height	1,633 mm (64.3 in)
Curb weight	1,655 kg (3,649 lb)

The first generation of the Chevrolet Orlando was unveiled in 2008 as a concept at the Paris Motor Show and the North American International Auto Show. The production model was first shown at the 2010 Busan International Motor Show.

Production started in South Korea in October 2010 at the Gunsan assembly plant. The Orlando was designed using the platform from the Chevrolet Cruze sedan, and it had a rugged look, similar to a crossover. It was marketed as an "Active Life Vehicle" and was sold in South Korea starting in February 2011. The Orlando came with several engine options, including petrol, diesel, and LPG engines, with both manual and automatic transmissions.

Second Generation (2018–2023)

Second generation
Overview
Production	2018–2023
Assembly	China: Yantai, Shandong (SAIC-GM)
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	D2XX platform
Related	Buick Envision Buick GL6
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.35 L L3T Ecotec I3-T
Power output	156 hp (116 kW; 158 PS) 161 hp (120 kW; 163 PS) (Redline Package)
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,796 mm (110.1 in)
Length	4,684 mm (184.4 in)
Width	1,807 mm (71.1 in)
Height	1,628 mm (64.1 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Lova RV

The second generation of the Chevrolet Orlando was launched in 2018. Unlike the first version, this model was made only in China by the SAIC-GM joint venture. It was available in 5-seater and 7-seater versions. The second-generation Orlando was powered by a 1.35 L turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 156 horsepower. It also had an optional Redline Package, which increased the engine output to 161 horsepower.

Markets

The Chevrolet Orlando was sold in many markets around the world, but it was not sold in the United States. It was available in South Korea, Europe, Canada, Latin America, and other Asian countries.

In Canada, the Orlando was sold starting in mid-2011 and was available until 2015.

In Europe, it was sold from 2011 until 2014. After 2014, most of Chevrolet's vehicles were no longer sold in Europe, except for sports cars like the Chevrolet Camaro.

In Russia, the Orlando was available until 2015, before being discontinued.

Discontinuation

The production of the first-generation Chevrolet Orlando ended in 2018. This was when production moved to China for the second generation, which continued until 2023.

The first-generation Orlando was discontinued in South Korea after the closure of the Gunsan plant. The second-generation model, made only in China, was not sold in other countries after 2023, marking the end of the Orlando’s production.