2007 Chevrolet Aveo Review
All-new, redesigned for 2007.
2007 Aveo Review Summary & Specifications
The Chevrolet Aveo sedan offers attractive pricing and a pleasant interior. There is nothing about it that makes it stand out, including fuel economy which is significantly below its major competitors. Plus, questions about the long-term reliability of the Daewoo-built Aveo make better-known brands such as Honda and Toyota far safer bets although they cost more.Christopher Jensen filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from New England.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Christopher Jensen |
| Model Lineup | Chevrolet Aveo LS ($12,010); Aveo LT ($13,510) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.6 liter DOHC 24-valve four-cylinder |
| Engines (optional) | 103-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed manual; four-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front air bags; front seat-mounted side air bags and pretensionsers for front seat belts |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | anti-lock brakes |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-950-2438 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 12010 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Aveo LT sedan ($13,510) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; power windows and door locks; remote/keyless entry; AM/FM/compact disc player; cruise control; 15-inch aluminum wheels and a 60/40 folding rear seat |
| Destination Charge | 565 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | four-speed automatic ($850) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 14925 |
| Horse Power | 103 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 107 @ 3400 |
| Fuel Economy | 26/34 |
| Wheelbase | 97.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 169.7/67.3/59.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 33 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/51.6/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.4/52.8/35.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.4 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam axle with coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2542 |
| Stock Tires | P185/55R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 |