2008 Chevrolet Aveo Review Summary & Specs
LS Sedan
Nice interior in an inexpensive package.
Summary & Specs
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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.
Specs
| 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 |
$10,235 |
Specs as Tested
| 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 |
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| Price as Tested |
$15,505 |
| 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 |
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| Turning Radius |
33.0 |
| 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, MacPherson struts, offset coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension |
torsion beam axle with coil springs, hydraulic shocks |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
2542 |
| Stock Tires |
P185/55R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
11.9 |