2012 Chevrolet Orlando

[Amaterasu]

Guys,

I just want to share my experience with my new Orlando. I got it last Feb 20 and so far I am loving it. I went driving last weekend to subic to get a feel of its FC. I got an almost 12km per liter (8.5l/100km) from tollgate to tollgate. I usually drive it around Angeles City and I am getting 8km/l max. So far, It's a great experience driving it and comfort is a good trade off if you are not satisfied with its FC. Ang galing ng cruise control niya very relaxing of course with its very helpful armrest on the driver side. What I also like is that its lighting are all automatic, when it is set in an automode, it will turn them on and off depending on the need.

Thought I'd share this info.

You're right about the cruise control, first time I tried it this weekend and true enough it was just lazy driving from there. I like how you can still accelerate or deccelerate from the steering wheel albeit at a much slower pace but really takes a load off your foot.

I also want to mention some of the extra features of the Orlando like the built in USB port inside the hidden compartment covering the radio fascia. If you use an ipod/iphone or a zune you can play the music files on the device through the radio controls. The climate control is also nice especially when the car has been left out in the sun, it will turn the fan up high as soon as its started and will lower the fan speed after the car has cooled down. Usually though when I'm just alone I do it manually since I turn off the other vents so I only need the minimum fan speed to get cool.

[atyick]

also got the Orlando last February 20 (the red one) here in Tacloban City. My FC so far is similar to Amaterasu's: about 7-8km/liter on city driving ... however, my highway FC figure is only at approx 10km/liter. I think it's down to driving style ... i used to drive a 3.0L DMAX CRDI so i think i still have a "heavy" foot in the city or even in the highway. My experience is that you have to "step on it" a bit when you're at lower gears to get up to speed and shift to the higher gears. When you get on the higher gears, the driving really gets easier. Again, i'm still getting used to the gasoline engine ... all our cars before have been diesel so i tend to have a heavier foot ... my orlando needs a lighter touch on the gas pedal (i think).

choosing/buying a car is indeed personal ... we shifted from a DMAX to the Orlando ... mainly because we have a growing a family. The Innova was also an option ... but the safety and other features on the Orlando really made up our minds. IMO, it's like we disposed of our DMAX (FC on that was excellent at 13km/liter mixed city/highway) and bought our second car first ... it's really a good second car for our family especially when we need to go on a long drive with the family in tow ... the cargo capacity with the fold flat seats is so useful (exceeding our expectations) given that we also have a small business and we need to load stuff in the back every now and then (nothing really heavy though, mostly medicines because we have a drugstore) ... and the cargo bed makes it easier to tow our baby's travelling/day-out stuff (e.g. stroller, bag, groceries) without the stuff getting wet in the back of our pick-up.

maintenance and related costs - i will probably find out at 10k mileage ... but our local chevy service shop told me 10k mileage or six months, whichever comes first. I would think six months would come first, and i think that would be best thinking that it's a brand new unit and i don't know how long it has been from factory floor to my garage ... but after the first PMS then most likely it's really every 10k ... part availability remains to be seen.

I wash my own car so i don't really expect problems on that end. Inside the bonnet we just need to be careful about covering the two black boxes ... and, more importantly, make sure that the "box" for the electronic steering is taken care of because it's right in front of the bulk head just below the engine so when i wash under the car that part doesn't really get wet. The chevy technician said that it will really get wet on normal driving ... but obviously it will pay to be a little bit more careful about that electronic steering "box" thing (it's the silver cylinder? just behind the engine in front of the bulkhead).

interior features and comfort is above our expectations. just a note on using an itouch (or similar music player): make sure that your itouch's EQ setting is turned on ... my son set ours on "bass reducer" since he uses earphones ... labas ng sound sa orlando parang lata hehehe ... but since i found that out and corrected it ... all is well (note: the audio system is not as good as our DMAX, but ISUZU is generally known for being very generous with their audio systems)

i feel it's a bit light on the steering (i.e. you don't really get a good feel for what the front tires are doing) but handling is excellent IMO.

[silverolla]

Guys,

I just want to share my experience with my new Orlando. I got it last Feb 20 and so far I am loving it. I went driving last weekend to subic to get a feel of its FC. I got an almost 12km per liter (8.5l/100km) from tollgate to tollgate. I usually drive it around Angeles City and I am getting 8km/l max. So far, It's a great experience driving it and comfort is a good trade off if you are not satisfied with its FC. Ang galing ng cruise control niya very relaxing of course with its very helpful armrest on the driver side. What I also like is that its lighting are all automatic, when it is set in an automode, it will turn them on and off depending on the need.

Thought I'd share this info.

sir, taga-rito ka rin ba sa Angeles City?

[sprongky]

Hey Guys, so I've just fueled up again and my FC results for city driving are 7km per liter. This was after going 288.9 km and refueling back to full tank to the tune of 40.99 liters from 1/4 tank. Definitely not the claim of the dealer at 8-9kms. I'll continue to monitor across multiple tanks to get a better average.

*spronky I can't speak to your questions about the parts since its too early. Hopefully the FC figures I've provided don't discourage you, despite this the Orlando is a joy to drive and I'm actually trying to look at what I can improve to personalize the car (18' rims, leather seat covers, etc...) I don't think I would have been this enthusiastic if I had gotten a Livina or a Carens. I've also considered the sportage before this car but personally I think the Orlando looks better and feature for feature it still comes out ahead.

Hi Amaterasu. Thanks again for sharing your FC observations. I think that is realistic and the expected because I also tried to confirm with a Chevy agent, and she did confirm that their FC baseline is at an average 7-8km / L city driving.

Hearing all the good feedback from the new owners are really encouraging and I do agree that the bottom line would be if one has made an informed choice and is happy about it.

Anyway, I was just hoping someone would be able to give feedback about parts availability from the outside (non-casa) and their average maintenance cost for the typical wear and tear parts.

[Amaterasu]

*Spronky, this week I had a mix of country and city driving when I took a weekend trip to Caliraya, I was able to reach 13 km/l on the trip and my overall FC has now gone down with the 2 days of city driving so it's averaging out to 9km/l.

I was looking online for any accessories for the Orlando and saw this!!!!



Ang guapo ng kit with the aftermarket rims and the black chevy emblem!!! If only kayang kopyahin ng mga fiberglass shops dito ito.

Full link to the kit and pics from a korean site: H.I Motors Co.,-Korean car accessories and spare parts-Hyundai, Kia, Chevrolet, Ssangyoung

[sprongky]

*Spronky, this week I had a mix of country and city driving when I took a weekend trip to Caliraya, I was able to reach 13 km/l on the trip and my overall FC has now gone down with the 2 days of city driving so it's averaging out to 9km/l.

I was looking online for any accessories for the Orlando and saw this!!!!


Ang guapo ng kit with the aftermarket rims and the black chevy emblem!!! If only kayang kopyahin ng mga fiberglass shops dito ito.

Full link to the kit and pics from a korean site: H.I Motors Co.,-Korean car accessories and spare parts-Hyundai, Kia, Chevrolet, Ssangyoung

Wow very nice look. Yun bang na sa picture ay smokey grey color? Hindi ko na rin maalala kung all black ba ang stock na emblem ng Chevy or may gold trim lining.

Btw, ilan ang sakay mo sa caliraya trip mo when you got the 13km/l?

[Walter]

Last digit of conduction sticker only applicable in Makati.
Orlando is now priced at 1.238M close to Subaru XV price of 1.288M.

[renzo_d10]

Saw an Orlando last Thursday... mababa pala siya. Can be an alternative for the Innova, and IMO, it looks better than the Innova too.

I don't know how reliable is it, though. We still can't tell. Time only will. And if the after-sales support is good enough, including the abundance of replacement parts. But as long as the vehicle is built well, that shouldn't be a problem for at least the next 3-5 years.

[gongrhey]

Saw a white one in Subic last week, and was impressed with the looks di pala siya minivan looking. Then kahapon sa MIAS I checked the display unit. Tama mababa siya with the 215/60 R16, halos 6 inches ground clearance lang though mas madali ang ingress at egress. Napansin ko lang yung AC vent niya sa second row ay nasa floor at walang vent sa 3rd row.

[ghosthunter]

Saw an Orlando last Thursday... mababa pala siya. Can be an alternative for the Innova, and IMO, it looks better than the Innova too.

I don't know how reliable is it, though. We still can't tell. Time only will. And if the after-sales support is good enough, including the abundance of replacement parts. But as long as the vehicle is built well, that shouldn't be a problem for at least the next 3-5 years.

Overlooking reliability, the Orlando is only a good SIX seater (or SEVEN at most). The 2nd row is only good for three if the three people are quite thin, so realistically you will be looking at two people for the 2nd row. The 3rd row is only good for TWO people.

The INNOVA seats eight people (i think).

[Amaterasu]

Nice video, wonder how much it will cost for current owners to have this installed. no mention though of the rear view camera but tire pressure monitoring is a nice add on.

Fellow Orlando owners, if anyone is interested in getting leather or faux leather seat covers from Seatmate or another vendor with similar quality let me know kasi gusto ko makisabay para is ang sukat na lng and para mas makamura on bundle deal.

[ulrich]

Nice video, wonder how much it will cost for current owners to have this installed. no mention though of the rear view camera but tire pressure monitoring is a nice add on.

Fellow Orlando owners, if anyone is interested in getting leather or faux leather seat covers from Seatmate or another vendor with similar quality let me know kasi gusto ko makisabay para is ang sukat na lng and para mas makamura on bundle deal.

pare, just had my leather seat cover ordered from Seatmate yesterday..8,500..sayang di ka nakasabay..will post pics next week pag nakabit na..

on the new gps/entertainement system/tire pressure monitor, my sales agent tells me he expects the cost of installation to be 50-60K.

[wolfire]

Nice video, wonder how much it will cost for current owners to have this installed. no mention though of the rear view camera but tire pressure monitoring is a nice add on.

Fellow Orlando owners, if anyone is interested in getting leather or faux leather seat covers from Seatmate or another vendor with similar quality let me know kasi gusto ko makisabay para is ang sukat na lng and para mas makamura on bundle deal.

Yes, I am interested

[Amaterasu]

Sir Ulrich, ok lng at least now I know na Meron ng sukat ang Seatmate for our Landos so madali nalng kumuha yung Iba sa atin. I'll be eagerly anticipating the pics of your seat covers and if it's nice order agad ako. Meron lang akong specific na details na gusto pasama with the stitching and logo color.

[Amaterasu]

Here's another recent review this time from kotse.com, its mentioned that the increased price brings the touchscreen infotainment system. Has anyone confirmed thats the case?

Going Against the Grain | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 1.8 LT AT

[gerald_g]

Any updates from Orlando owners? Maybe updates on FC, performance, quirks etc.

[tagalnasaabroad]

Here's another recent review this time from kotse.com, its mentioned that the increased price brings the touchscreen infotainment system. Has anyone confirmed thats the case?

Going Against the Grain | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 1.8 LT AT

I suggest following to get accurate information:

A. Get a hard copy of the review
B. Visit any Chevy dealer then show the hardcopy and ask for SA assistance

Like any consumer product, a modern vehicle feature "can be subject to change without prior notice"..makapasyal nga sa chevy pasig one of these days..

[cnxpr08]

good day orlando owners just wanted to ask if your rig is not underpowered since it has the engine of cruze.
I know its kinda better than the isuzu mpv w/c xwind but its a gasoline engine,ok lng ba fc nito even if its fully loaded at tsaka bakit bilis ng price increase?is it because they already have add ons,can anyone update us.
I've seen orlando in flesh and I like it more than the present captiva btw in terms of looks lng.

[AKI125]

Pitshop is selling diesel powered orlando but at a very high price of 1.7M.

[cnxpr08]

*aki anong diesel engine kaya nilagay dun?