Chevrolet Aveo

Overview

Introduction:

When it comes to producing high performance vehicles, Chevrolet family holds its head high and is considered as one of the automobile giants. But things are not only limited to that, Chevrolet is also a household name and have somewhere mastered the art of producing commuting vehicles which are value for money as well. Chevrolet Aveo, the subcompact sedan, is the perfect example of a decent compact car by the American auto maker. The car was first introduced in 2002 and marketed under six different marques namely Chevrolet, Holden, Suzuki, Daewoo, Pontiac and ZAZ to increase the export market and sales. The car has been bestowed with alluring demeanor and exceptional handling which makes it a tough rival for its competitors like Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa.

Interior & Features

Interiors:

The cabin of Aveo will not give you a love at first sight feel but still the overall ergonomics inside is commendable. The black trim finished seats, steering wheel and gear changing lever knob with silver accent adds to the sophistication inside. Features like power windows, headlamps audible warning, analogue speedometer, front cup holders, remote control central door lock with tailgate opening will make your life easy on-board. To listen to your favorite tunes, you can tune-in RDS Radio which also provides an interface for CD MP3 Player. The steering wheel has been mounted with audio and Bluetooth controls which further enhances the driving experience. Aveo provides you a boot space of 290 litres which can further be enhanced with 60/40 split arrangement provided for the rear seats.

Exterior

Exteriors:

Aveo is a stylish, flowing, elegant 4-door sedan which has attractive front profile integrated with clear vision headlamps and fog lights that assist you in poor light conditions and inadequate weather. The cynosure of attraction is the criss-cross grille pattern jeweled with company insignia that gives the car an air of charisma. The car comes employed with 14 inch dynamic steel wheels with tyres of dimensions 185/65 R14 which are situated under overtly designed fenders in between flows a straight line on the side profile. Rear profile has been made captivating by employing trio-angle shaped rear light. The overall dimensions of this sedan stand out to be 4039 x 1735 x 1517mm (L x W x H) and the wheelbase of the car stands out to be 2525 mm which is praiseworthy.

Engine & Fuel Consumption

Engine, mileage & variants:

Chevrolet Aveo is available in three variants namely Base, LS and LT which either use a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. All the variants are powered by a 1.4 litre, in-lined 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft petrol engine which can churn out a maximum power of 100 hp at 6000 rpm coupled with a peak torque of 130 Nm at 4000 rpm. When it comes to fuel economy, Aveo doesn't disappoint. The car can give a decent mileage of 7.3 l/100km which is appreciable. The car doesn't give you an exhilarating acceleration. Aveo can attain 0-100 km/hr mark in 11.9 seconds which is not very pleasing.

Braking & Safety

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous:

The efficient handling offered by Aveo is a result of its advanced braking mechanism which is employed with disc brakes in the front wheel and drum brakes in the rear, the result of which is an optimal braking performance. Furthermore, anti lock braking system (ABS) assist this braking system and prevents wheels from getting locked when applied emergency brakes. Anti-theft alarm with immobilizer raise alarm signals against any approaching malicious objects that can provide harm to your car. Two airbags are employed for driver and front passenger that protects its occupants in the event of a collision. Other safety features packed in this car includes LED center high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL), fog lamps, height adjustable driver & front passenger seats, 3 point rear seatbelt and so on which ensures that the passengers have a safe ride.

Verdict:

This subcompact sedan is an affordable choice loaded with basic interior features required to make your journey comfortable. However the car is inferior to its rivals like Ford Focus when it comes to infotainment features.