Chevrolet Orlando

[2o6]

So far, China only, and I can't see it being sold in the US due to it's awkward sizing.


Basically, it's a small MPV that's been butched up into a Crossover Dodge Journey sized thing. It's 5+2, and longer than the Equinox, but lower to the ground and FWD only. Power comes from a new 1.3LTurbo (160HP) and goes to a 6MT or ubiquitous 6AT.


http://gmauthority.com/blog/2018/09/new-chevrolet-orlando-launches-in-china/

[Payman]

The Orlando has been sold up here for a few years now.

[12,000 RPM]

Potential Soul alternative?

[Xer0]

These 150-180hp turbo I4s are getting smaller and smaller.  I bet this engine would be a hoot in something like the Spark.

[2o6]

The Orlando has been sold up here for a few years now.

I think they stopped selling it a couple years ago

Potential Soul alternative?

Too long, this car seats seven.

[68_427]

This looks 10x better than the equinox

[giant_mtb]

Looks sweet.

[CaminoRacer]

This looks 10x better than the equinox

Looks sweet.

[Payman]

I think they stopped selling it a couple years ago


Too long, this car seats seven.

I'm not sure.

And yes, the Orlando is a lot more substantial than the Soul. I see it as an Edge competitor.

[WookieOnRitalin]

I'm not sure.

And yes, the Orlando is a lot more substantial than the Soul. I see it as an Edge competitor.

I thought the Blazer was supposed to be the Edge competitor?

[2o6]

I thought the Blazer was supposed to be the Edge competitor?

Blazer = Edge


Orlando = S-Max

[Payman]

They were very much cross-shopped up here.

https://www.suvdrive.com/comparison/chevrolet-orlando-20-vcdi-163-ltz-2016-vs-ford-edge-sport-2017

[WookieOnRitalin]

They were very much cross-shopped up here.

https://www.suvdrive.com/comparison/chevrolet-orlando-20-vcdi-163-ltz-2016-vs-ford-edge-sport-2017

By who? They do not seem like comparable vehicles.

Edge is...

4 inches taller.
5 inches longer.
3.5 inches wider.
4 inch longer wheelbase.

It's just a bigger vehicle. They do not seem that comparable. The Edge is closer in size to a Jeep Grand Cherokee. There is no way you can compare the Orlando to such a vehicle.

The Orlando is closer in size to a Jeep Cherokee, Subaru Forester, and Honda CR-V (though shorter).

[Payman]

By who? They do not seem like comparable vehicles.

Edge is...

4 inches taller.
5 inches longer.
3.5 inches wider.
4 inch longer wheelbase.

It's just a bigger vehicle. They do not seem that comparable. The Edge is closer in size to a Jeep Grand Cherokee. There is no way you can compare the Orlando to such a vehicle.

The Orlando is closer in size to a Jeep Cherokee, Subaru Forester, and Honda CR-V (though shorter).

What are you comparing... new ones? The '14 Orlando was 17mm, or about 0.7 inch, shorter than the '14 Edge. The Orlando was never a great seller like the Edge, but people absolutely DID cross shop them.

[WookieOnRitalin]

What are you comparing... new ones? The '14 Orlando was 17mm, or about 0.7 inch, shorter than the '14 Edge. The Orlando was never a great seller like the Edge, but people absolutely DID cross shop them.

Those are the size differences based on the link you provided.

[Payman]

Those are the size differences based on the link you provided.

Ah, my bad. Anyways the Orlando hasn't been sold here for a few years now, so it's all moot.

[veeman]

Chevrolet needs better names for their new cars.  "Orlando" sucks as a car name.  What is it supposed to convey?  Crowded, noisy, overpriced, lacking any natural beauty, fake —> great name for a new Chevy model.

I'm going again to Orlando for Thanksgiving to see Harry Potter world at Universal Studios. I had a great time last time I was there.  But it's not something that's a good SUV name which is supposed to convey something cooler than a minivan.

[veeman]

Oh but wait this SUV isn't bing sold in the U.S. so now I get it.  For the Chinese in China, Orlando is probably something cool.

[Payman]

Oh but wait this SUV isn’t bing sold in the U.S. so now I get it.  For the Chinese in China, Orlando is probably something cool.

It conjures up images of sunshine, palm trees, and plastic faced 80 yr old crooners.

[Laconian]

Gettin' laid at Perkins

[Soup DeVille]

Chevrolet needs better names for their new cars.  "Orlando" sucks as a car name.  What is it supposed to convey?  Crowded, noisy, overpriced, lacking any natural beauty, fake —> great name for a new Chevy model.

I'm going again to Orlando for Thanksgiving to see Harry Potter world at Universal Studios. I had a great time last time I was there.  But it's not something that's a good SUV name which is supposed to convey something cooler than a minivan.

I'm thinking Tony Orlando and Dawn, actually.

[FoMoJo]

I'm thinking Tony Orlando and Dawn, actually.

Me too.  They could name their next offering Tony.

[WookieOnRitalin]

Orlando (name): A famous land or famous throughout the land

This is what Orlando means. So, if you think about it, it is not a bad name. The problem is that Orlando, the city, just ruins our perception of it. 

[MX793]

Orlando is the Latinized version of the name Roland, one of Charlemagne's most famous Chevaliers.

And that's another reason it's a bad car name.  It's a person's first name.  Naming a car Orlando is the same as naming a car Robert.

[CaminoRacer]

I named my Chromecast Robert

[Galaxy]

And that's another reason it's a bad car name.  It's a person's first name.  Naming a car Orlando is the same as naming a car Robert.

Opel Adam, and Opel Karl!

[giant_mtb]

Orlando is the Latinized version of the name Roland, one of Charlemagne's most famous Chevaliers.

And that's another reason it's a bad car name.  It's a person's first name.  Naming a car Orlando is the same as naming a car Robert.

At least if the thing is Asia-only, that won't really matter since it's not a name you're gonna find in Asia.

[MX793]

Opel Adam, and Opel Karl!

I give the Opels a pass because those are names of people associated with the history of the company (Adam being the founder and Karl his son).  I give a similar pass to the Ferrari Enzo.  Pretty sure no one named "Orlando" was a major player in the founding of Chevrolet.

[MX793]

At least if the thing is Asia-only, that won't really matter since it's not a name you're gonna find in Asia.

Except the sold the previous model outside of Asia.  From what I can tell, the first generation was sold in practically every market except the US.

[Soup DeVille]

I give the Opels a pass because those are names of people associated with the history of the company (Adam being the founder and Karl his son).  I give a similar pass to the Ferrari Enzo.  Pretty sure no one named "Orlando" was a major player in the founding of Chevrolet.

So Louis or Gaston would be OK?