2012 Chevrolet Orlando

[kingperot24]

thank you for your informative reply sir specailly about your FC. But how is the 1.8 li engine coping with the heavy body plus if you load it with 7 passengers? how is the performance in the NLEX?SCTEX?SLEX? i really like the high tech equipments of the orlando but my big concern really is the engine and the PMS costs for chevy. we had an optra before and were not happy with chevy after sales service during that time. maybe they have vastly improved now being tops in the customer service survey. that's a plus.

i agree with you about hyundai cars. i just recently bought a 2nd hand santa fe with now 30t kms on the odometer. i bought this car for its engine and 7 seater capacity. plus the good information i gathered from the santa fe owners who are very much active in the club and here at tsikot. but i am due for its first pms and already having headaches with the cost of the pms and their famous tag line "THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID IF YOU DONT PURCHASE THE PARTS FROM US". Oh well, that comes with the 5 year warranty they are boasting about.

i hope i can have the opportunity to test drive the orlando and the owners, though not many, can actively share their experiences with their orlando, be it good or bad for the benefit of potential buyers. this MPV/CUV truly deserves a second look.

Sir regarding on the performance on express ways, Orlando does the job very well. The Orlando can speed up when needed.

[Amaterasu]

Hi guys, update ko lang in terms of what you can do to save on maintenance costs. I recently got my washable cabin filter that was custom made for the Orlando from torque filtration. Cost is 1600php already much lower than the OEM cabin filter which I believe was 1800php. You can wash and reuse as much as 5x so think about the savings having to replace every 5k. I also changed my air filter to the one from Hurricane filters made of stainless steel and this one is advertised as a lifetime replacement. Cost was around 3300php. Its a significant expense upffont but will pay dividends in the long run.

[raquino]

Hi guys, update ko lang in terms of what you can do to save on maintenance costs. I recently got my washable cabin filter that was custom made for the Orlando from torque filtration. Cost is 1600php already much lower than the OEM cabin filter which I believe was 1800php. You can wash and reuse as much as 5x so think about the savings having to replace every 5k. I also changed my air filter to the one from Hurricane filters made of stainless steel and this one is advertised as a lifetime replacement. Cost was around 3300php. Its a significant expense upffont but will pay dividends in the long run.

Do you have pics of the Torque filter? Saw this kind of filter before and they match other cars easily because most cabin filters are squarish without the rubber edges or strips around the filters frame like those of Chevy's. Did they utilized your old filter frame? Pa post naman pics.
We get different reviews for use though for the Hurricane filters. Hope this filters our kind of air very well.

[comecum]

Hi guys, update ko lang in terms of what you can do to save on maintenance costs. I recently got my washable cabin filter that was custom made for the Orlando from torque filtration. Cost is 1600php already much lower than the OEM cabin filter which I believe was 1800php. You can wash and reuse as much as 5x so think about the savings having to replace every 5k. I also changed my air filter to the one from Hurricane filters made of stainless steel and this one is advertised as a lifetime replacement. Cost was around 3300php. Its a significant expense upffont but will pay dividends in the long run.

Bro pa pm naman kung saan ka bumili ng Hurricane Air Filter.

thanks

[Amaterasu]

#raquino, I don't have pics of the torque filter since I swapped it in once I got home. the OEM filter it replaced was already quite dirty and was already hampering the fan strength of the AC. Once I swapped it the air flow was back to when it was brand new if not better. They got the measurements right because I gave them my first filter that I replaced at 5k. Go to their website and the samples you'll see there are what the filter looks like.

#comecum, you can buy the Hurricane Air filter from their main office at 2D GNL Building 199 J. Abad Santos St., Little Baguio, San Juan. From Wilson st. take a right at Gloria Maris. It shoud be on the left just before the next left corner. Performance wise the filter did not have any difference from the OEM filter. The vendor said you would notice a difference at the higher band but I haven't had too a chance to try it out just driving around Manila since I replaced it. Its a direct match with the filter used for the Chevy Cruze so they didn't need to make a custom one for the Orlando.

[spiff41398]

For those who got their Orlando during the first half of 2012 and who already brought their cars in for servicing, how much is the initial service cost? How does Chevrolet PMS compare to other car brands? Any problems with the car aside from the cabin filter?

[randyps123]

Di ba mavo void warranty sa aircon?

[Amaterasu]

#spiff - actually my initial 10k PMS was done yesterday. My total expenses amounted to 6094.40, 4k of which was for LiquiMoly Synthetic Oil and then I got a discount on labor from using a coupon they gave me last time I visited the dealer. Compared to other brands I would say having the first PMS only at 10k would be one difference.

#randyps - I had the same concern, the filter vendor said it would not void it since nothing was tampered with the aircon. I don't disagree but to be safe if I would run into a problem with the AC I'll swap the filter with the one I just replaced after I've cleaned it. The casa I think doesn't open up the cabin filter unless they feel the AC fan strength isn't performing as it should or if they smell something foul.

[randyps123]

I think hindi nga mavovoid pero kailangan ko parIn bumili ng filter sa casa to keep the warranty. Meaning madodoble parin he he. Keep nalang siguro ung oem. Pero nice invention sir. Ung sa honda ko di ko pa na try basain vaccum pero ung sa altis ko nahuhugasan ko rIn ung filter na pinakabit ko sa denso.

[spiff41398]

*Amaterasu Thanks for the feedback. The Orlando is my second choice just in case the Trailblazer is too expensive when released locally. I'm just wary of Chevrolet's service since I've only owned Toyota and Honda vehicles and I've had no problems with after-sales service.

[yourman_2nd]

#spiff - actually my initial 10k PMS was done yesterday. My total expenses amounted to 6094.40, 4k of which was for LiquiMoly Synthetic Oil and then I got a discount on labor from using a coupon they gave me last time I visited the dealer. Compared to other brands I would say having the first PMS only at 10k would be one difference.

#randyps - I had the same concern, the filter vendor said it would not void it since nothing was tampered with the aircon. I don't disagree but to be safe if I would run into a problem with the AC I'll swap the filter with the one I just replaced after I've cleaned it. The casa I think doesn't open up the cabin filter unless they feel the AC fan strength isn't performing as it should or if they smell something foul.

sir as per Chevy, PMS schedule would be every 10t KMS. so sa first 10tkms, change oil and filters lang sir or pati spark plugs? is the chevy casa strict on the oil to use na dapat fully synthetic? what are the choices of oil? Required ba sir na liquimoly dapat? do they allow the owners to bring their own FS engine Oil? i'm seriously looking to get this and worried about the PMS of chevy casa.

[Phoenix9127]

hi orlando owners,

looking forward to hearing more updates/learnings from your new ride. hopefully you can share more new information as i am seriously considering buying this one.

i have been checking with chevy and looks like there is really no plan to bring in the diesel variant of orlando. reason provided was they have the new captiva to serve that market (same reason why they there is no 4x2 A/T variant for the trailblazer).

the HU upgrade for orlando is also now available at a tag price of P56k+. it comes with dvd, gps, rearview cam. forgot to ask if it includes the tire pressure monitor as well. i wanted to see the actual unit but they dont stock it -comes on a per order basis. but from their description, the current flip up audio system and the small display monitor above it will be removed and replaced by this new HU unit. the usb and ipod connectors will be placed inside the glove box similar to the cruze. headrest monitors may also be added for P17k a pair. warranty for the upgrades is 1 year.

[pop3corn]

hi orlando owners,

looking forward to hearing more updates/learnings from your new ride. hopefully you can share more new information as i am seriously considering buying this one.

i have been checking with chevy and looks like there is really no plan to bring in the diesel variant of orlando. reason provided was they have the new captiva to serve that market (same reason why they there is no 4x2 A/T variant for the trailblazer).

the HU upgrade for orlando is also now available at a tag price of P56k+. it comes with dvd, gps, rearview cam. forgot to ask if it includes the tire pressure monitor as well. i wanted to see the actual unit but they dont stock it -comes on a per order basis. but from their description, the current flip up audio system and the small display monitor above it will be removed and replaced by this new HU unit. the usb and ipod connectors will be placed inside the glove box similar to the cruze. headrest monitors may also be added for P17k a pair. warranty for the upgrades is 1 year.

Humingi na lng kyo ng MT version na gas neto

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[HondaWay]

May nakita ako sa Sulit 2 Orlando units for sale which are only a few months old. Is this unit not worth owning (high maintenance)?

[yourman_2nd]

May nakita ako sa Sulit 2 Orlando units for sale which are only a few months old. Is this unit not worth owning (high maintenance)?

sir those two units have been in the market for sometime now with no takers up to know. i was really interested with those units but due to lack of feedback from owners (or the lack of owners on this forum) plus the better alternatives in the market, i decided to pass on the Orlando. Plus the fact that chevy owners spend more for PMS costs (though 10k kms interval ang PMS). still, i believe that the Orlando is a good MPV.

[kingperot24]

Guys, we have an Orlando and to tell you the truth, I have only seen 3 Orlando owners here in Pangasinan. Only if those people know Tsikot then they would have also given their opinions and comments about the car. I am very proud that we own such ride, I know it may not be as practical as most of you would think because it is gas not diesel. However, performance wise, the Orlando is not bad knowing that it has 6 Speed AT tiptronic. Fuel efficiency wise, the Orlando can hit 7-8kms/L with city driving, 10-12 kms/L highway driving, this is based on my own experience.

[Phoenix9127]

Guys, we have an Orlando and to tell you the truth, I have only seen 3 Orlando owners here in Pangasinan. Only if those people know Tsikot then they would have also given their opinions and comments about the car. I am very proud that we own such ride, I know it may not be as practical as most of you would think because it is gas not diesel. However, performance wise, the Orlando is not bad knowing that it has 6 Speed AT tiptronic. Fuel efficiency wise, the Orlando can hit 7-8kms/L with city driving, 10-12 kms/L highway driving, this is based on my own experience.

thanks kingperot24 for sharing. what's your mileage to date? if you've reached 10k, can you share your 1st PMS experience? thanks!

[kingperot24]

thanks kingperot24 for sharing. what's your mileage to date? if you've reached 10k, can you share your 1st PMS experience? thanks!

You would not believe me Sir, but our mileage so far has 30tkm on it. Para na ngang taxi e. hehe. This is because we use it everyday, my father drives it to Manila for like once a month. So far the first PMS experience was not bad according to my father(hindi kasi ako nakasama nun) They did change the filter of the air-con that time, and of course they also did some change oil.. I think he only spent somewhere around, 6-7k.

[Phoenix9127]

Wow! you guys must really love this ride. nasa 3rd PMS na pala kayo. how much was the PMS expense for the 20k and 30k? had any problems so far? i have also read a review that the top optimal speed is 100kph after which hirap na daw, more so pag fully loaded. is this true from your experience? i assume laging nasa nlex yung ride niyo. thanks!

[kingperot24]

Wow! you guys must really love this ride. nasa 3rd PMS na pala kayo. how much was the PMS expense for the 20k and 30k? had any problems so far? i have also read a review that the top optimal speed is 100kph after which hirap na daw, more so pag fully loaded. is this true from your experience? i assume laging nasa nlex yung ride niyo. thanks!

haha. yes yes. I'm not so sure though, pero nakita ko yung receipt minsan, same din sa first PMS, di nag kakalayo. Regarding sa top optimal speed sir, 100kph hirap? I'm not biased, but my father once drove it sa SCTEX may nakahabulan siyang Montero, 180kph na takbo niya head to head lang sila nung Monty, the pedal was not yet pushed through its limits so it means 200kph will be attainable during that time. I am not bashing any Montero owners here, baka kasi may mga magalit e. hehe. The Orlando can top 160-180kph na walang hirap kahit 2-3 people including driver.. I even drove it once dito sa highway namen sir, 140kph although dangerous I was able to attain it without any problem. We were 5 that time, including me of course as the driver. Marami kasing mag iisip na very underpowered yung 1.8L, but remember, it's GAS. May diesel rin naman kame and sometimes I prefer driving it but the thing is di rin naman sila nagkakalayo sa fuel efficiency e, 3.0L turbo diesel pa yun.