2009 Chevrolet Aveo Review Summary & Specs
LS Sedan
Inexpensive subcompact features a nice cabin.
Summary & Specs
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The Chevrolet Aveo works well around town and for commuting. It offers an attractive price, a pleasant interior, a comfortable ride, and fuel efficiency. We found the Aveo5 hatchback particularly useful for its cargo utility and it's styling has more personality. Bottom line, the Aveo is good, basic transportation.
Christopher Jensen contributed to this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from New England; John F. Katz reported from Pennsylvania; Kirk Bell reported from Chicago.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Compact Cars |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Chevrolet Aveo LS ($11,965); Aveo5 LS ($11,965); Aveo LT ($14,100); Aveo5 LT ($14,100); Aveo 2LT ($15,365); Aveo5 2LT ($15,365) |
| Engines (standard) |
1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
four-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| 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 |
$11,965 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Chevrolet Aveo5 2LT sedan ($15,365) |
| Standard Equipment |
cruise control, tilt steering wheel with audio controls, air conditioning, interior air filter, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, XM satellite radio, auxiliary input jack, height-adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support, 60/40 split folding rear seat, one year of OnStar's Safe & Sound plan, floormats, rear cargo cover, rear wiper, heated power mirrors, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, driver information center, fog lights, alarm, 185/55R15 tires |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
four-speed automatic transmission ($925); antilock brakes with engine immobilizer ($440); leatherette upholstery with leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob ($375); alloy wheels ($350) |
| Destination Charge |
660 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$18,115 |
| Horse Power |
106 @ 6400 |
| Torque |
106 @ 3800 |
| Fuel Economy |
25/34 |
| Wheelbase |
97.6 |
| Length/Width/Height |
169.7/66.1/59.3 |
| 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 |
37.6/52.8/35.4 |
| Trunk Volume |
37.2 |
| 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 |
2557 |
| Stock Tires |
P185/55R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
11.9 |