Chevrolet Aveo has zippy performance and sharp steering that make it fun to drive. The decent ride and reasonably quiet cabin make for a pleasant everyday family sedan.

The Aveo is a four-door sedan that can carry up to five passengers. It comes in LS and LT trims. Both trims come standard with a 103 hp 1.6-liter inline-4 engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. A 4-speed automatic transmission is also available as an option. Power is delivered to the road via the front tires and it comes with front power disc brakes / rear power drum brakes. Safety features include driver airbag with dual-stage deployment and front side airbags.
After just three years on the market, Chevrolet’s entry-level Aveo sedan underwent an extensive redesign in 2007. With all the work done last year, little has changed for the sedan in 2008 except for tweaks to trim packages. The bigger news is the return of the Aveo5 hatchback. As General Motors’ primary contender in the subcompact market, the four-door Aveo sedan competes with other entry-level vehicles, including the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio and Scion xA.

The Aveo moved upscale last year, with newly available premium touches such as chrome door handles and Leatherette (imitation leather) seats. The Aveo is slightly larger than its 2006 predecessor but offers the same engine and transmission choices.

Notable standard features include side-impact airbags for the front seats, a tire pressure monitoring system and an auxiliary audio input jack for portable music devices such as the Apple iPod.

A five-door hatchback, the Aveo5, makes its return to the Aveo lineup after a one-year hiatus. The Aveo is built in South Korea.
Standard Engine:
1.6L I4, 16 valve, 103 hp @ 5800 rpm
5 speed manual (standard) or 4 speed automatic transmission
Green Rating: Unavailable

Standard Features:
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
Front Power Disc and Rear Power Drum Brakes
In-Glass Radio Antenna