Chevrolet Orlando (2011 - 2015) 2.0 VCDi (160bhp) LT 5d Auto (2013/13) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I like value for money.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - it does everything I want it to at a keen price.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably another Orlando.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£15,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Saved £7900 on the list price by not buying the very latest model and registering it before September 1st.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Bargain price new, 7 seats and a powerful diesel engine with auto gearbox for towing our caravan.
What was the dealer like?
Friendly and helpful - we traveled to Chester from Tamworth to buy the car because the deal was better than we could find locally.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Elevated driving position is good/comfortable. Very powerful diesel engine/smooth auto gearbox means that acceleration feels very rapid, particularly from rest. Tows our 1300kg caravan like it isn't there! Taut handling in bends - the only minus is a bump-thump from the suspension over poor road surfaces. Engine is very surprising quiet for a diesel and it cruises effortlessly on motorways.
What's it like to park?
Easy to park thanks to reversing sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Minor electrical fault - front passenger seat belt sensor.
What's most practical about your car?
Very spacious inside despite compact dimensions - even the 3rd row of seats are adequate for average size passengers.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Smooth automatic gearbox.
