CHEVROLET is strengthening its fleet with the launch of the seven-seat Orlando Multi Purpose Vehicle offering class-leading value for money and weighing in from £16,395.

This is the American brand's first compact MPV and is available with a 1.8-litre petrol engine or two new diesel derivatives in three trim levels.

Mated to a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, the Orlando's diesel-engined models offer a combined mpg figure of 47.1mpg with CO2 emissions of 159g/km, meaning an annual road tax bill at current rates of £150.

The 141ps 1.8-litre petrol-engined models offer fleets attractive P11D payments from just £740 per year, while the 2.0 VCDi diesel models offer payments of £802.

The Orlando also benefits from best-in-class insurance group ratings and no other seven-seat MPV can match the 1.8-litre petrol model's 10E classification.

Standard equipment for the Orlando is generous across the range. All models have electronic stability control, air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, six airbags and three 12v power sockets.

Highlights of the mid-priced LT trim level include rear parking sensors, climate control and an upgraded stereo while the range topping LTZ includes 17-inch alloys, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers and power-folding door mirrors.

For luxury, the 163ps diesel-engined LTZ can be further specified with an automatic gearbox and an Executive Pack which adds a full leather interior with heated front seats, sat-nav and 18-inch alloys.

This top-of-the-range model is priced from £23,195.