Insurance Group: 10
MPG: 40.4
CO2: 164
0-62 Mph: 11.6 secs
BHP: 139 BHP
Range: 569 miles
PROS: This people carrier by Chevrolet has been awarded the maximum five star rating by NCAP, which suggests this car has been safely built. It seats seven occupants and has five doors, making it convenient for large families.
CONS: This car produces large amounts of CO2 which is not beneficial to the environment or people's finances. The car's fuel economy is average so running costs are moderate, meaning there are few attractive savings to tempt buyers.
115 mph is the top speed that this car can reach, which is typical for a vehicle such as this. It is quite slow off the mark as it takes this car 11.2 seconds to travel from 0-62 mph, but this is expected from a people carrier. The car’s power output is average at 139 bhp and the cars torque is also standard at 130 lb-ft.
The engine lacks some refinment and can generate moderate levels of noise when worked. Wind noise can also infiltrate the cabin but the car handles itself well on the road with limited body roll and plenty of grip and control.
This car has very little equipment which, considering its purchase price, is a major disappointment. Air conditioning is standard with this model whilst other standard features include electric door mirrors, electric front windows and MP3 connectivity for the stereo.
The car has a good range of basics but lacks luxury fittings such as a leather interior or rear parking sensors. Unfortunately neither of these options are available on this car although the exterior design can be enhanced with the addition of a metallic paint finish for an additional £410.
Chevrolet have provided a five year warranty with this model, which is a good advantage to drivers as often only three years is offered with most standard cars. This gives buyers peace of mind over the reliability of the car and combined with its high safety and security levels to be a real advantage.
The car's security has been well established and this model comes fitted with a great range of features. These include driver, passenger and front side airbags as well as central locking and a fitted alarm to protect the vehicle from theft.
The car's practicality is also ideal and there is plenty of room for the seven occupants which the car boasts it can accommodate. Five door access also makes the car easy to use and even the boot offers a decent storage capacity irrespective of how many seats are in position.
With all of the seats in place an impressive 454 litres of free space is available with a staggering 1,499 litres made available when seats are folded down.
The Chevrolet Orlando 1.8 LS 5dr is available from £16,410. This is a lot to pay for a car that does not offer much in-car kit but the car's practicality could prove capable of overshadowing this cost.
Running costs for this model are fairly low as well and this makes it a rather economical option for families. Road tax falls under tax band H due to moderate carbon emissions of 172 g/km whilst insurance premiums are more than affordable, falling under low price band 10. Fuel efficiency stands at 38.7 mpg on a combined cycle which, whilst not great, is about right for a car of this class.
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