The Chevrolet Aveo offers a lot for not much money. The frame structure is designed with safety in mind. The engine offers zippy acceleration and delivers an estimated 27/35 city/highway mpg with the manual transmission. The cabin is quiet, and there's good room in the rear seats. If all you want to spend is $10,000 or $12,000 for a new car and you don't need anything more than a small five-seater, it's hard to see how you could go wrong with the Chevy Aveo.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from San Antonio, Texas.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
Model Lineup:
Chevrolet Aveo Special Value hatchback ($9,455); LS ($11,370); LT hatchback ($12,790), Special Value sedan ($9,455); LS sedan ($11,370); LT sedan ($13,015)
Engines:
1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-four
Transmissions:
5-speed manual
Saftey Equipment (standard):
dual-stage front airbags; side-impact airbags; seat belt pretensioners; LATCH anchors and tethers for child safety seats; trunk entrapment release system
Saftey Equipment (optional):
ABS with EBD
Basic Warranty:
3 years/60,000 miles
Assembled In:
Bupyong, South Korea
Specifications As Tested
Model Tested (MSRP):
Chevrolet Aveo LT sedan ($13,015)
Standard Equipment:
air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, heated folding outside mirrors with power on the passenger side, upgraded seat fabric, halogen headlamps, tinted glass, tilt steering wheel, 60/40 split folding rear seat, AM/FM stereo, two-speed intermittent variable wipers, rear window defogger, CD player with MP3 playback
Options As Tested (MSRP):
none
Destination Charge:
540
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):
13555
Layout:
front-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
103 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
107 @ 3600
Transmission:
5-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
27/35
Wheelbase:
97.6
Length/width/height:
166.7/65.7/58.9
Track, f/r:
57.1/55.5
Turning circle:
16.0
Seating capacity:
5
Head/hip/leg room, f:
39.3/51.6/41.3
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:
37.6/52.8/35.4
Cargo volume:
11.7
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:
independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:
torsion-beam axle, trailing arms, coil springs
Ground clearance:
Curb weight:
2370
Tires:
P185/60R14
Brakes, f/r:
disc/drum
Fuel capacity:
11.9
2006 Chevrolet Aveo consumer reviews:
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It's just what I paid for: a small, cute, affordable, economic, basic little car. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for the same.
posted by Harlynn Gavin on Jun 23 2008
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I was going after a Rio when I decided to maybe give the Chevrolet Cobalt a chance. I'm 6'5" and 260 so the Cobalt was a no go. Too low to the ground too. I was amazed when I saw the Aveo LT for the first time. It was almost black, a metallic dark gray charcoal. Sets high, roomy. Runs like a dream and very quiet. Now 2 years later I still love it. Would recommend an Aveo to anyone.
posted by Kelly Ford on May 17 2008
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Car itself is nice (otherwise I would buy it), BUT since I bought it I have troubles with it. I own it for 20 days and it was 5 times on service - major things are changed and fixed! It has been driven only 100 miles since I bought it! Something sucks - car or my luck with it!
posted by anonymous on Feb 22 2008
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Dont compare this car with any sports car. It's an economy car with awesome seating, nice dash, color and configuration. This is a great little car. There is pleny of room.
posted by LarryG on Mar 24 2007
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I enjoy the view from the car and the looks of the car itself. Good running, spacious interior, sleek looking exterior, great on gas mileage. I have no complaints about the car.
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