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GM Daewoo launches all-new Orlando in S. Korea
SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- GM Daewoo Auto & Technology, the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., introduced Wednesday its new seven-seat, multi-purpose vehicle, the Chevrolet Orlando, in South Korea.
"We are carving out a new segment in the market with the Orlando," said Mike Arcamone, president and CEO of GM Daewoo, defining the vehicle as South Korea's first Active Life Vehicle (ALV).
"The Orlando not only brings great value for money to modern families on the move, but also brings something fresh to the domestic market, a certain function with attitude, as we put it," he said at a ceremony marking the launch of the new vehicle.
The Chevrolet Orlando comes with a 16-valve, 2.0-liter DOHC diesel engine that generates maximum horsepower of 163 and maximum torque of 36.7 kilogram-meters, enabling it to meet most driving needs of urban families from city cruises to outdoor activities.
The vehicle has an average fuel efficiency of 17.4 kilometers per liter for manual transmission and 14.0 km/l for automatic transmission.
The the Chevrolet Orlando is also built to last, as well as protect its passengers, with 71 percent of its body constructed of high-strength steel, but its most attractive characteristic is in its affordable price.
The vehicle comes in three different trims with a price range of 19 million won to 24 million won (US$17,200 to $21,700).
"The new Orlando ALV will draw people to the Chevrolet brand," Arcamone said.
GM Daewoo, currently in the process of changing its name to GM Korea Co., is set to launch eight new vehicles this year, starting with the Orlando and a compact sedan, the Chevrolet Aveo, next month.
The company is also replacing all its existing products with the Chevrolet brand.
"We are carving out a new segment in the market with the Orlando," said Mike Arcamone, president and CEO of GM Daewoo, defining the vehicle as South Korea's first Active Life Vehicle (ALV).
"The Orlando not only brings great value for money to modern families on the move, but also brings something fresh to the domestic market, a certain function with attitude, as we put it," he said at a ceremony marking the launch of the new vehicle.
The Chevrolet Orlando comes with a 16-valve, 2.0-liter DOHC diesel engine that generates maximum horsepower of 163 and maximum torque of 36.7 kilogram-meters, enabling it to meet most driving needs of urban families from city cruises to outdoor activities.
The vehicle has an average fuel efficiency of 17.4 kilometers per liter for manual transmission and 14.0 km/l for automatic transmission.
The the Chevrolet Orlando is also built to last, as well as protect its passengers, with 71 percent of its body constructed of high-strength steel, but its most attractive characteristic is in its affordable price.
The vehicle comes in three different trims with a price range of 19 million won to 24 million won (US$17,200 to $21,700).
"The new Orlando ALV will draw people to the Chevrolet brand," Arcamone said.
GM Daewoo, currently in the process of changing its name to GM Korea Co., is set to launch eight new vehicles this year, starting with the Orlando and a compact sedan, the Chevrolet Aveo, next month.
The company is also replacing all its existing products with the Chevrolet brand.
