Chevrolet Aveo Sedan - Generation 1 (2010-2013)

CHEVROLET AVEO SEDAN (2010-2013)

With a new distributor, the Aveo had new variants ranging from the basic to the fully kitted. No other changes occurred until the Sonic (a related vehicle) replaced the line-up

See the overview of the Aveo Sedan

See the Generation 1 (2006-2010) model

See the latest model of the Aveo Sedan

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.6 LT Sport	1.4 LT Sport	1.4 LT	1.4 LS	1.4 L
Years Available	2010-2011	2010-2011	2010-2013	2010-2013	2010-2013
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	E-TEC II 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	E-TEC II 1.4 DOHC 16V I4	E-TEC II 1.4 DOHC 16V I4	E-TEC II 1.4 DOHC 16V I4	E-TEC II 1.4 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	103hp @ 5,800rpm	94hp @ 6,200rpm	94hp @ 6,200rpm	94hp @ 6,200rpm	94hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque	145Nm @ 3,400rpm	130Nm @ 3,400rpm	125Nm @ 4,700rpm	235Nm @ 1,900-2,750rpm	99Nm @ 3,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	VGIS	VGIS	VGIS	VGIS	VGIS
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Liters	45 Liters	45 Liters	45 Liters	45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,310mm	4,310mm	4,310mm	4,310mm	4,310mm
Width	1,710mm	1,710mm	1,710mm	1,710mm	1,710mm
Height	1,505mm	1,505mm	1,505mm	1,505mm	1,505mm
Wheelbase	2,480mm	2,480mm	2,480mm	2,480mm	2,480mm
Curb Weight	1,110kg	1,110kg	1,047kg (MT), 1,110kg (AT)	1,047kg	1,047kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires	205/40 R16	205/40 R16	185/55 R15	185/55 R15	185/60 R14
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2	2	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Body Kit, Rear Spoiler, Tailpipe Finisher	Adds: None	Adds: Chrome Grille Side Moulding and Rear Plate Garnish	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: Chrome Inside Door Handles	Silver Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	4	4	4	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Ford Fiesta Sedan, Honda City, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Mazda 2 Sedan, Toyota Vios

Chevrolet Aveo Sedan - Generation 1 (2006-2010)

CHEVROLET AVEO SEDAN (2006-2010)

The sedan counterpart of the Aveo was made available in late 2006 as a 2007 model and only comes with one engine option (which is more modern than the one without a trunk). Although there are not much changes, do keep in mind that 15 inch wheels were standard in 2008.

See the overview of this Aveo Sedan

See the Generation 1 (2010-2013) model

See the latest model of the Aveo Sedan

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.4
Years Available	October 2006-2010
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	E-TEC II 1.4 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	94hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque	130Nm @ 3,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	VGIS
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,310mm
Width	1,710mm
Height	1,505mm
Wheelbase	2,480mm
Curb Weight	1,047kg (MT), 1,110kg (AT)
Body Style	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires	185/60 R14 or 195/55 R15
Wheels	14 or 15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	Third Brake Lamp
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Body Color Door Handles and Side Mirrors, Mud Guards
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Silver Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES	15 inch alloy wheels standard in March 2008.
RIVALS	Honda City, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Toyota Vios

Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback - Generation 1.1 (2003-2008)

CHEVROLET AVEO HATCHBACK (2003-2008)

First launched in 2003 together with the Optra, the Aveo hatchback was made available in one model with a basic 1.2 launched in 2006.

See the overview of this Aveo Hatchback

See the Generation 1.2 model

See the latest model of the Aveo

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.5 LT	1.2 L
Years Available	August 2003-March 2008	July 2006-March 2008
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	E-TEC II 1.5 SOHC 8V I4	S-TEC 1.2 SOHC 8V I4
Horsepower	83hp @ 5,600rpm	70hp @ 5,400rpm
Torque	128Nm @ 3,000rpm	104Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	42 Liters	42 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	3,880mm	3,880mm
Width	1,670mm	1,670mm
Height	1,495mm	1,495mm
Wheelbase	2,480mm	2,480mm
Curb Weight	995kg	990kg
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Tires	185/60 R14 or 195/50 R15	185/60 R14
Wheels	14 Inch Steel with Cover or 15 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	0 or 2	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Rear Spoiler, Rear Wiper, Body Kit	Black Door Handles and Mirrors
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Fixed	Fixed
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Dual Glovebox, Tachometer	60/40 Fold Rear Seat
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirror (Passenger)	Steering, Mirror (Passenger)
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	None
NOTES	Body kit and dual airbags added and power door locks removed in July 2006. Power right mirror removed in November 2005, but added in July 2006.
RIVALS	Honda Jazz, Hyundai Getz, Kia Rio Hatchback, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris

Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback - Generation 1.2 (2008-2009)

CHEVROLET AVEO HATCHBACK (2008-2009)

The 2008 update gave this hatchback Chevrolet's VGIS system, which makes it more fuel friendly and having 16 valves. Other than the engine, a new grille and an auxiliary radio comes standard. Although the sedan lives on until 2013, this one got killed in late 2009 and replaced by the Sonic three years later

See the overview of this Aveo Hatchback

See the Generation 1.1 model

See the latest model of the Aveo

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.5 LT
Years Available	March 2008-December 2009
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	E-TEC II 1.5 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	83hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque	128Nm @ 3,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection with VGIS
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	42 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	3,920mm
Width	1,680mm
Height	1,505mm
Wheelbase	2,480mm
Curb Weight	1,070kg (MT), 1,138kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut and Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam and Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires	185/55 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Rear Spoiler, Rear Wiper, Rear Defogger, Mud Guards,
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Room Lamp, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Seat Back Pocket
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX
Speakers	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Honda Jazz, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris

Used Car Review - Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback (2003-2009)

A hatchback comes under the scrutiny of Myk Belmonte for this week.

2003-2009 Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback

History
Hatchbacks are one important vehicle when it comes to the college landscape, especially some folks (or in this case, students) value practicality in a sense that they will fit tiny alleys without putting a ding to their car. While hatchbacks are tough sell before, they are now accepted by the society thanks to their perceived benefits.

We all know that the Aveo was first conceived as a Daewoo under GM's management. Since we had reviewed the sedan (which is more successful locally) last October, everything under its worldwide history can be seen here.

After the local GM distributor's focus towards gas guzzling SUVs and vans from America and China, its was damn time to launch passenger sedans made in Korea in the name of the Aveo and Optra. The former, the subject of our review, was first available in hatchback guise in late 2003 with a trunked version of it in 2006. Unlike competitors that were either cheaper in price or slightly expensive, the Aveo was glued to dealer floors. Due to disappointing sales, it was dropped after 2009 until the Sonic hatchback filled its void three years later. Variants include the 1.2 L and 1.5 LT.

Value and Costs
Due to its unpopularity in the market plus the low resale values associated with Chevrolets, Aveos can be cheaply picked up in the market. While you get it for less, other competitors from Japan of the same period are better purchases so think many times before committing on buying one.

As mentioned on our Aveo Sedan review, parts availability isn't great and also its fuel consumption. Quality is a demerit, so be careful.

Exterior and Interior
There is nothing to write home about the outside styling, despite some interesting light quirks, fender flares, and even some body kits in later models, this won't make you stand out from the crowd. Until its 2008 update which had a huge grille (that the Captiva possessed later on), the grille was basically one piece that is clean to look at. A way to distinguish the 1.2 from the 1.5 is the alloy wheels, it is standard among the latter models.

Good thing about this hatchback is the cabin, which possesses an upright steering position and easily reachable controls. Do take note that 1.2 models do not have any power amenities (save for the power steering) while 1.5 variants have complete power features. Lest we forget that shifting to reverse is just beside the first gear.

Engine
Let us have a rundown on the available engines of this beast starting with the basic (and what we recommend when buying): the S-TEC 1,150cc with 70hp at 5,400rpm and 104Nm at 4,400rpm. Before throwing us some stones, we say that the 1.2 is a better pick since it is more relaxed although one must be attentive to the noise that the engine produces since a tachometer does not come standard for the 1.2 model. Despite the availability of power amenities in the E-TEC 1,498cc carrying 83hp at 5,600rpm and 128Nm at 3,000rpm, we'd avoid this one since despite an additional 300cc worth of power, the figures are comparable to a Vios 1.3. Underpowered at its best, trashing the available gears to extract every ounce of power is needed plus fuel consumption is much worse for this engine.

Driving Impressions
Driving fun isn't the best thing that the Aveo is known for, but hey you get a comfortable driving position and a composed ride (thanks to the suspension settings). Steering is lifeless at best which is a handy tool when it comes to maneuvering.

Verdict
The used car kingdom gives you tons of automotive treasures that one can obtain for less cash. While the Aveo has some virtues, its apparent weaknesses as well as some superior competitors have dwarfed this choice. Look elsewhere is what we recommend.



The Good:

• Cheap to buy
• Comfortable
• Easy to drive

The Bad:

• Cheap interior materials
• Less efficient 1.5 engine
• Lifeless steering

The Pick: 1.2 (if you are determined on buying this car)

THE SPECS

Engines: 1,150cc S-TEC and 1,498cc E-TEC II I4 gasoline

Power: 70hp @ 5,400rpm (1.2), 83hp @ 5,600rpm (1.5)

Torque: 104Nm @ 4,400rpm (1.2), 128Nm @ 3,000rpm (1.5)

Fuel Consumption: 5-8km/L (city), 7-10km/L (highway) (*estimated and varies)

Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic (1.5 only)

Suspension: Front independent McPherson strut, rear torsion beam

MORE INFO

Price (New): P570,000-P760,000

Price (Now): P180,000-P290,000

Rivals: Honda Jazz, Hyundai Getz, Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris

On Sale: 2003-2009

Resources:

http://www.aveoforum.com/

Contacts:

Chevrolet Pasig - (02) 672-1485

Chevrolet Quezon Avenue - (02) 374-1250

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