Car Statistics: Chevrolet - Orlando Series 11 (3 stars)

Styling (2 stars)

While the front end bears the now familiar Chevrolet bow tie and is cleanly attractive for it, the sides and back don't fare so well. There is too much cheap looking plastic, and the back end looks clumsy.

Handling (3 stars)

For a tall car there is pleasingly little body roll, and the Orlando feels composed at speeds on motorway and A roads. The small back passenger window compromises over-shoulder visibility though, affecting around-town driving slightly.

Comfort (4 stars)

The seats and steering wheel are adjustable in enough directions to make getting comfortable in the driver's seat easy. In a rarity for this size of car, the third row of seats has enough legroom to travel for a decent length of time in comfort, even if the headroom is such that your knees might end up around your ears.

Quality (3 stars)

Chevrolet now offers a five year warranty on all its cars, suggesting it is confident in its reliability. The look and feel to the car is much more one of economy than opulence though, but everything does feel solidly made.

Performance (3 stars)

Avoid the petrol engine if you want any sort of performance - it struggled to climb hills and overtake with just two people on board, let alone seven - but the diesel is admirable, even in the lower powered version. It is not fast, but competitive with rivals and capable of overtaking.

Roominess (4 stars)

With seven on board you had better hope everyone is travelling light - the back seats take up lots of the boot. However, being able to drop just one is a help and all seven seats get a decent amount of head and leg room.

Costs (3 stars)

The Orlando's claimed average mpg figure sits in the high 40s - good, but not as good as many of its rivals, which head above and beyond the 50mpg mark.

Value (4 stars)

The Orlando range starts off cheaply, but not if you want the engine worth going for. It is easy to end up spending well above £20,000, although this will result in a well specified car if you do. Cruise control, auto-dipping headlights and 17-inch alloys all come with the mid-range trim.

Stereo (2 stars)

Although a built in sat nav is an option, it is better to avoid it. It is unintuitive to use with some buttons performing functions they are not labelled for. Stick with an aftermarket system and save yourself the money.