2008 Chevrolet Aveo Review
Nice interior in an inexpensive package.
2008 Aveo Review Summary & Specifications
The Chevrolet Aveo offers attractive pricing and a pleasant interior.Christopher Jensen contributed to this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from New England; John F. Katz reported on the Aveo5 hatchback from Pennsylvania.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Chevrolet Aveo5 Special Value ($10,235); Aveo5 LS ($12,020); Aveo LS ($12,170); Aveo LT ($13,920) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 103-hp 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed manual; four-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front air bags; front seat-mounted side air bags and pretensioners for front seat belts, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | anti-lock brakes |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Bupyong, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-950-2438 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 10235 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Aveo LT sedan ($13,920) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; power windows and door locks; remote/keyless entry; AM/FM/CD/MP3 with auxiliary input jack; cruise control; 15-inch aluminum wheels; 60/40 folding rear seat |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | four-speed automatic transmission ($925) |
| Destination Charge | 660 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 15505 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 103 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 107 @ 3400 |
| Fuel Economy | 23/32 |
| Wheelbase | 97.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 169.7/67.3/59.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 33.0 |
| 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, MacPherson struts, offset coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam axle with coil springs, hydraulic shocks |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2542 |
| Stock Tires | P185/55R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 |