A Seven-Seater That Makes The Grass Look Greener Let's do a quick recap of famous people, places and things that bear the name Orlando. There is the hunky Hollywood star Orlando Bloom, the not-so-hunky actor Tony Orlando, and there was even a 1992 chick-flick entitled, you guessed it, Orlando. While the name doesn't really imply anything uniquely Canadian, the new 2012 Chevrolet Orlando does because this is one Orlando that's only available in Canada, at least within the confines of North America. Even though the 2012 Chevrolet Orlando isn't available in the U.S., it has been ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:: 2.4L I4
Power:: 174 HP / 171 LB-FT
Transmission:: 6-Speed Auto
MSRP:: $19,995 CAD (base)

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