Overview & Reviews
The Chevy Aveo was one of the first representatives of a new generation of inexpensive small cars that dawned in the 2000s as car shoppers began changing their buying habits to reflect rising gas prices and tough financial times. Unlike the penalty boxes of old, these small cars would sacrifice little in terms of reliability, features or comfort.
Having said that, the Aveo paled in comparison to later competitors. Built in Korea by GM-owned Daewoo, the Aveo was uninspiring to drive and saddled with subpar interior quality. A penalty box it was not, but it wasn't an object of desire, either. Eventually, Chevrolet discontinued the Aveo and replaced it with the vastly superior Sonic.
Most Recent Chevrolet Aveo
The Chevy Aveo was available as a subcompact sedan or four-door hatchback called the Aveo5. Both debuted in 2004 and, apart from the subsequent minor face-lifts that occurred for the sedan in '07 and the hatchback in '09, didn't significantly change throughout its run.
From 2004-'08, every Aveo was powered by a 1.6-liter inline-4 that made 103 horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque. For '09, it was bumped up to 107 hp and 106 lb-ft, while for 2010 those figures were revised to 108 hp and 104 lb-ft. Transmission choices were always a standard five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic. Manual transmission gear ratios were altered for 2010 for improved fuel economy.
The Aveo's tall profile wasn't the most aesthetically pleasing when viewed from the outside, but it certainly paid dividends in terms of providing useful amounts of headroom and legroom. The Aveo's interior also provided a commanding view for all passengers, and a fully reclining front passenger seat and a 60/40-split-folding rear seat expanded cargo capacity. The sedan's trunk offered 12.4 cubic feet of storage space. The Aveo5 also had a fold-down rear seat, and it could carry up to 42 cubic feet of cargo.
In Chevrolet Aveo reviews, our editors found it to be the least appealing of contemporary subcompacts, particularly toward the end of its life. But as a used car purchase, the Aveo represents a pretty affordable way to get acceptable transportation. Strengths included a low price, ample headroom and logical control layout. Downsides included mediocre acceleration, an unrefined driving experience, subpar cabin quality and a sloppy gearshifter (this was the rare instance in the subcompact class where we would recommend the automatic). Shoppers will want to consider 2006 and later Aveos, as they have additional features such as side airbags, alloy wheels and cruise control.
User Reviews:
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Solid Vehicle Some Unexpected Issues - 2007 Chevrolet Aveo
By Colleen - August 10 - 9:33 amThe interior is solid, performance is good. However, the steering wheel and drivers seat vibrate excessively when idling, the gas mileage is under 20mpg when using the a/c, the struts squeak when going over bumps and the ride is very stiff (you feel every bump).
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My aveo - 2005 Chevrolet Aveo
By Mere - August 4 - 10:00 amAfter months of looking online for my perfect car i finally found it in an aveo ls. The look of the car was the first thing that pulled me to it. It has a very foreign look about it, not like many cars u see in the united states. once u get past the looks many other things attracted me to this car. The most expensive model only priced out at alittle over 13,000 and alot of things u might consider options on others cars all came standard on this one. I am very happy with my purchase of this vehicale and would buy another one in a heart beat given i had the money.
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Love this car, more room than expected - 2007 Chevrolet Aveo
By epgirl - July 31 - 8:50 pmIm really enjoying my Aveo. Its fun to drive and gets great mileage. We drive all aroung town with 4 people in it all the time. Thats two adults and two teenagers, and were comfortable. The only problem weve had is a bad oil pump at 5000 miles. It was fixed with no problem.
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Good Car - 2007 Chevrolet Aveo
By Aveo2007 - July 20 - 2:40 pmOverall driving experience witht this car has been good. A little slow on pick up when going up inclines but other than that I have no complaints.
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WAS a great car!! - 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
By grg011668 - July 11 - 10:02 amI loved this car. The gas door cable broke for the 3rd time & last time - didnt fix it again. I was the only owner/driver. GREAT gas mileage. I do a lot of traveling & the car was comfortable. On a trip to Houston this week, the timing belt broke. Turns out this is a known issue - covered by recall up to 60k miles. My car had 59335 miles. After the 60k, should it happen again, Im out of luck. So the car got traded for a Colorado. Lots of other little things have gone wrong with this car, but thats to be expected for a first year model. Otherwise, the travel aspect - comfort & mileage - were wonderful!!
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The price is right - 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
By mark schmid - July 6 - 10:46 amGood price and no problems so far with 16,000 on it. Nice looking in and out and more room than expected but could do better on mileage.
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Aveo Fan - 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
By SJediMstr - June 27 - 2:00 amIve had the Aveo for about a month now. I have owned 2 Ford Festivas and 1 Ford Aspire in my lifetime. The Aveo is by far the best car I have seen in this market. The overall design is great and the engine pickup is excellent(the Toyota Echo that I test drove was a dog). Steering and braking are very responsive. Call me crazy, but I traded in my PT Cruiser for this vehicle and I dont regret the decision one bit...I still have a sharp looking car, better gas milage and a lower car payment.
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Fantastic little car! - 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
By Kevinator - June 27 - 2:00 amPurchased my black hatchback about a month ago, and I still look forward to driving it! Handles beautifully, love the Euro styling, and its suprisingly quick! I find myself going over the speed limit all the time! The great mileage doesnt hurt either!
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I love my Chevy - 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
By ilovemychevy - June 26 - 3:17 amI highly recommend this car great gas mileage, great for single people, great to go to and from work in.
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Best little car on the market - 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
By Jerrel Hawkins - June 22 - 10:00 amThe only thing I did was I took off the kumo tires and put on Bridgestone Turunza LST. Made all the difference in the world rides great handles GREAT IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS. And very peppy 1.6 duel ohc 16 valve engine. A very quite cabin. I love it.
