2007 Chevrolet Aveo Review Summary & Specs
Special Value Hatchback
All-new, redesigned for 2007.
Summary & Specs
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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.
Specs
| 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 |
$12,010 |
Specs as Tested
| 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 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
four-speed automatic ($850) |
| Destination Charge |
565 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$14,925 |
| 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 |
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| Turning Radius |
33 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.3/51.6/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.4/52.8/35.4 |
| Trunk Volume |
12.4 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
independent |
| Rear Suspension |
torsion beam axle with coil springs |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
2542 |
| Stock Tires |
P185/55R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
11.9 |