Paris preview: 2011 Chevrolet Orlando

Posted on 25 August 2010. Tags: Chevrolet Orlando

Chevrolet’s first entrant into the European MPV segment, the Orlando, will make its debut at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris on September 30, 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 in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando combines 7-seater practicality and interior flexibility with striking crossover style design.

Chevrolet has not released any interior pics yet, but says the interior features the latest design cues from Chevrolet such as the Corvette inspired dual cockpit and ambient blue backlighting to the centre console.

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 MPVs in the class when it comes to carrying loads.

The Orlando is based on Chevrolet’s successful and award winning Cruze saloon, already proven to offer excellent ride and handling. Under the hood there will be a choice of three of Chevrolet’s latest fuel efficient engines: one petrol engine will be available, a 1.8 litre with power output of 141 hp and two diesel units, the latest version of Chevrolet’s 2.0 litre engine with outputs of 131hp (low output) or 163 hp (high output).

Full production of the Chevrolet Orlando starts in October with the car going on sale across Europe in early 2011.

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