2010 Chevrolet Aveo Review Summary & Specs
LS Sedan
Nice interior in an inexpensive package.
Summary & Specs
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The Chevrolet Aveo isn't as nimble as the Honda Fit and it won't hold its resale value as well. However, it offers a more attractive price, a pleasant interior for the class, a comfortable ride, fuel efficiency and a useful hatchback body style that provides cargo utility. 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 1LT ($14,100); Aveo5 1LT ($14,100); Aveo 2LT ($15,365); Aveo5 2LT ($15,365) |
| Engines (standard) |
1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
108-hp 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual; 4-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) |
ABS |
| 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 |
| Destination Charge |
720 |
| 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) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$18,115 |
| Horse Power |
108 @ 6400 |
| Torque |
104 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy |
25/34 |
| Wheelbase |
97.6 |
| Length/Width/Height |
154.3/66.1/59.3 |
| 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 |