Is the Orlando classified as a compact car or an SUV?

[SanElliana]

The Orlando belongs to the compact car category. It is a model under SAIC-GM Chevrolet. Taking the 2020 Orlando 5-seater automatic Enjoyment edition as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4684mm, width 1807mm, height 1628mm, with a wheelbase of 2796mm and a fuel tank capacity of 45 liters. The 2020 Orlando 5-seater automatic Enjoyment edition is equipped with a 1.3L turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 120kW at 5500rpm, and a maximum torque of 230Nm between 1800 to 4400rpm.

[DeHailey]

I've been researching this car for quite a while, and the Orlando is definitely a compact car, although it has a bit of an SUV look. It's less than 4.7 meters long, shares a platform with the Buick GL6 in terms of wheelbase, and has a ground clearance of only 15 cm, which is shorter than a proper SUV. But the manufacturer was clever, giving it a crossover appearance with black wheel arches and increased ground clearance, making it look like an SUV at first glance, but in reality, it drives just like a sedan. I once took a long trip in a friend's Orlando, and the space was indeed sufficient, with three rows of seats accommodating six people. With the seats folded, the trunk is twice as large as a sedan's, making it perfect for daily hauling or moving. However, it shows its true colors on rough roads—the low chassis is prone to scraping, and it lacks a four-wheel-drive system, so don't expect it to perform like an off-road vehicle.

[DeCorey]

After driving the Orlando, you'll realize its positioning is quite perplexing. The manufacturer markets it as a compact multi-purpose vehicle, but my actual measurements show the 5-seater version is 4.68 meters long - 10cm shorter than a Honda CR-V, yet with a 2.79m wheelbase approaching Highlander's dimensions. The seating arrangement is particularly flexible: the second row slides 20cm fore/aft, and the third row can temporarily accommodate two children. During last year's test drive, I noticed an interesting detail: its front-wheel-drive layout paired with a 1.3T engine delivers just over 6L/100km fuel consumption. The suspension filters bumps like a sedan but has heavier steering feedback, making it surprisingly more stable at highway speeds than most SUVs. Personally, I'd treat it as an upgraded station wagon - its trunk is 50% larger than a Corolla's, and the roof rack supports 50kg, making it perfect for weekend camping trips with tents and grills.

[AaronFitz]

Last week, I almost bought a Orlando while helping a relative car shopping. The salesperson claimed it's a crossover. Checking the official specs, its width of 1.84m falls into the compact category, but the 1.6m height is about 15cm shorter than typical SUVs. The interior design is clever - the driver's view feels like a sedan, yet the seating position is adjusted higher. The steeply raked windshield contributes to an excellent drag coefficient of just 0.3, outperforming most SUVs. The spare tire is stored underneath to save space, resulting in a minimal ground clearance of only 145mm - you need to be careful even going over speed bumps. The seat cushioning is firmer than Japanese cars, but the lumbar support is well-designed, making three-hour drives fatigue-free. Personally, I think it's more suitable for urban commuting; the non-independent rear suspension makes rough roads noticeably bumpy.