The Chevrolet Orlando was a compact MPV with three rows of seats, built from 2010 to 2023. The first generation was developed and mostly built by GM Korea and sold in Europe, Canada and Asia; the second was made only in China.
Chevrolet Orlando at a glance
| Production | 2010–2023 |
|---|---|
| Class | Compact MPV, three rows |
| Internal code | J309 |
| Main developer | GM Korea |
| Main markets | South Korea, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia |
| Assembly | South Korea and four other countries |
| Second generation | 2018, China only, by SAIC-GM |
| Second-generation platform | shared with the Buick GL6 |
| Effect of generation two | end of Orlando production in South Korea |
History of the Chevrolet Orlando
The first-generation Orlando was introduced in 2010 with the internal code J309. It was mainly developed and manufactured by GM Korea, but was also assembled in four other countries, and it was sold in South Korea, Europe, Canada, Latin America and several Asian markets. It was a compact MPV with three rows of seats, a type of car that was popular in Europe and Korea but was losing ground in North America to crossovers.
The second generation launched in 2018 was a very different proposition: it was built and sold only in China by the SAIC-GM joint venture and shared its platform with the Buick GL6. That change also marked the end of Orlando production in South Korea, so the car that had been conceived as a global GM Korea model finished its life as a Chinese domestic vehicle.
Production continued until 2023, when General Motors ended the model after thirteen years. The Orlando’s role in markets such as Europe and Canada had by then been taken over by crossovers such as the Equinox and Trax, which offered similar space without the MPV body shape.
Design and features
- Three rows: seven-seat practicality in a compact footprint.
- Korean development: designed and built mainly by GM Korea.
- Global first generation: sold in Korea, Europe, Canada, Latin America and Asia.
- Chinese second generation: from 2018, built on the Buick GL6 platform.
Chevrolet Orlando versions
- First generation (2010–2018): the GM Korea MPV sold worldwide.
- Second generation (2018–2023): the China-only SAIC-GM car.
- Petrol and diesel versions: the engine choices offered in different markets.
The Orlando was the MPV alternative to the Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Trax crossovers, and joined the Chevrolet Aveo in GM Korea’s range. More cars are in the Chevrolet collection.
Video: Volkswagen Touran and Chevrolet Orlando compared
Video by DW Deutsch on YouTube.
Sources
- Chevrolet Orlando, English Wikipedia: generations, markets, development
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