Chevrolet Orlando Coming to Malaysia

Here's article about Chevrolet Orlando.

Naza Quest Sdn Bhd, part of the Naza Group that is the main distributor of Chevrolet models in Malaysia, will be launching the new Chevrolet Orlando sometime in the second half of this year. This will be the first all-new Chevrolet brought by Naza Quest into the country.

After its big debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the Orlando is a seven-seater MPV based on the same front-wheel-drive Delta platform as the Cruze sedan went on sale across the European market early this year.

The Orlando could arrive in Malaysia powered by a either a 1.8-liter petrol that develops 141 hp or the 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine that has an output of 130 hp or 163 hp. While Naza Quest has not revealed the engine coming in the next half of the year, the 1.8-liter looks set to make it to showrooms as it is already available on a lot of Chevrolets in the country.

The Orlando could arrive in Malaysia powered by a either a 1.8-liter petrol that develops 141 hp or the 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine that has an output of 130 hp or 163 hp. While Naza Quest has not revealed the engine coming in the next half of the year, the 1.8-liter looks set to make it to showrooms as it is already available on a lot of Chevrolets in the country.

All models available in Europe come as standard with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, six airbags and three 12V power sockets. Highlights of the mid-priced LT trim level include rear parking sensors, climate control and an upgraded stereo while the range topping LTZ includes 17-inch alloys, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers and power-folding door mirrors. Seeing as the car will arrive in the Asian market as an import, we expect most if not all these features to be available.

The Orlando is a family car that combines a seven seat configuration with generous boot space. The two back rows of seats can be folded independently or together to make a completely flat, cavernous load area.

2011 Chevrolet Orlando MPV with 7 Seats in the Second Half due to debut in Malaysia

Here about Chevrolet Orlando MPV with 7 seats in the second half due to debut in Malaysia.

Malaysian Chevrolet dealer Naza Quest Sdn Bhd showed that the introduction of the Chevrolet Orlando MPV with 7 seats in Malaysia in the second half of 2011. The Chevrolet Orlando is based on the chassis of the Chevrolet Cruze, with a longer wheelbase of 2,760 mm, built much like the Honda Stream, Toyota Wish and the C-segment platforms derivatives.

While most of its competitors are quite rounded and curvy, the Chevrolet Orlando stands out in its segment with its American style buff angular design – very much like a box!

Globally, three different engines are available with the Orlando – a 141 PS 1.8 liter petrol engine similar to the one found in the Cruze as well as two 2.0 liter turbodiesel engines in two different tunes – 130 PS or 163 PS. There’s also a large 2.4 liter petrol engine for North America. Naza Quest did not say which engine options they are bringing in – a diesel would definitely be nice!

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New Chevrolet Orlando 2012

Talks about Chevrolet Orlando 2012.

Chevrolet’s first entrant into the European MPV/family van segment, the Chevrolet Orlando, will be one of the star attractions at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris on September 30, 2010, when the full production model makes its world debut. It will be one of four Chevrolet world premieres at the show.



Based on the show car concept first seen at Paris Motor Show in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando is a true family car for the times, combining 7-seater practicality and interior flexibility with striking crossover style design.

Chevrolet’s new compact MPV eschews the bland designs sometimes seen in the segment, and instead adopts a bolder look with its low roofline and crossover inspired silhouette, while retaining the distinctive and recognizable Chevrolet ‘face’ depicted by the split radiator grille and bow-tie badge.

The Chevrolet Orlando’s low swept roof line is complemented by the muscular, protruding wheel-arches, housing 16, 17 or 18 inch wheels.

The new Chevrolet Orlando MPV has a key role to play in Chevrolet’s continued product offensive in Europe, as Wayne Brannon, president and managing director for Chevrolet Europe explains. “The new Orlando MPV kicks off an ambitious seven-product launch program over the next 15 months.

“We’re confident the Chevrolet Orlando not only brings great value for money to the MPV class but also something fresh – function with attitude if you like – and the opportunity for us to continue building our volume across Europe. I believe it will also bring more new customers to the Chevrolet brand.”

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Chevrolet Orlando At The Paris Motor Show

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Chevrolet's first entrant into the European MPV/family van segment, the Orlando, is one of the star attractions at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris, where the full production model makes its world debut. It is one of four Chevrolet world premieres at the show.

Function with attitude: striking crossover look combined with 7-seater versatility
Chevrolet brings great value entry to compact van segment.
World premiere at Paris Motor Show, start of sale in early 2011.
One of four Chevrolet world premieres in Paris Motor Show.
Based on the show car concept first seen at Paris in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando is a true family car for the times, combining 7-seater practicality and interior flexibility with striking crossover style design.

Chevrolet's new compact MPV eschews the bland designs sometimes seen in the segment, and instead adopts a bolder look with its low roofline and crossover inspired silhouette, while retaining the distinctive and recognizable Chevrolet 'face' depicted by the split radiator grille and bow-tie badge.

The Orlando's low swept roof line is complemented by the muscular, protruding wheel-arches, housing 16, 17 or 18 inch wheels.
The new Orlando MPV has a key role to play in Chevrolet's continued product offensive in Europe, as Wayne Brannon, president and managing director for Chevrolet Europe explains. "The new Orlando MPV kicks off an ambitious seven-product launch program over the next 15 months.

"We're confident the Orlando not only brings great value for money to the MPV class but also something fresh - function with attitude if you like - and the opportunity for us to continue building our volume across Europe. I believe it will also bring more new customers to the Chevrolet brand."

While the exterior of the new Orlando is sure to draw plenty of attention, the interior too features the latest design cues from Chevrolet such as the Corvette inspired dual cockpit and ambient blue backlighting to the center console. However, it's the theatre style seating arrangement of the Orlando's three rows of seats, the generous load area and the numerous storage solutions that will also grab the attention of family motorists.

In spite of the sweeping roof-line, the designers have succeeded in raising the second and third row of seats, which means Orlando's occupants get an even better view both forwards and to the side. And with a wide variety of seating configurations possible, the Orlando can be quickly transformed into one of the most voluminous vans in the class when it comes to carrying loads.

Chevrolet Orlando replace Tavera?

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Mini-MPV seems to be the latest buzzword in the Indian auto industry. A number of global auto biggies who have lined up multiple rollouts for the next few years, have are actively looking at adding a people mover car to its portfolio.

Some of the prominent among them are Maruti Suzuki, GM India, Nissan India, Ford India, Toyota Kirloskar, etc. Industry observers are of the view that all-purpose vehicles with compact dimensions are people carriers resembling smaller vans with increased interior room. Most of the aforesaid companies are of the view that by giving the mini MPVs car-like refinement, making it a 7-8 seater and pricing it competitively will bring in record numbers. The target customers for such products are generally market families who want a different vehicle with better fuel economy.

While some companies are looking at either launching such vehicles from scratch, others are looking to leverage on the existing platform. Of late, there has been a lot of speculation that GM India will roll out an all-new sedan which may replace Aveo and an all new MPV priced between Rs. 8-10 lakh, both based on the 300 series platform. The present 300 series platform offerings, Beat and Cruze, which come at a minimum of Rs 3.34 lakh and Rs 10.99 lakh respectively, have a waiting period of 4-6 weeks.

Even though the details were not shared by the company, rumours were flying thick and fast that the Indian arm of the American automaker is looking to roll out Orlando to replace Tavera in the compact MPV segment. Thanks to the impending BS-IV emission norms that will be implemented in 13 cities, General Motors India has decided to stop selling its ‘Tavera’ Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) as the company has decided not to upgrade the engines of the model, at least in the near term.

It is to be mentioned that the Chevrolet Orlando is a five-door, seven-seat compact MPV which will be manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet division. It was introduced as a concept vehicle at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It was announced at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show that the Orlando would go into production in the US along with the Chevrolet Spark. In August 2009, at its extended product review, GM previewed the production-spec Orlando and confirmed its production. GM is expected to sell a similar car under the GMC brand as the Granite. GM announced in May 2010 the Orlando will not be sold in the U.S. However, it will be catering to emerging markets like India and China.

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