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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A good car - 2005 Chevrolet Aveo
By bocar - April 14 - 1:01 pmI get 31.6 mpg , combined city & highway driving.its an excellent little car , if you dont mind shifting a lot.I can park in almost parking spot you can imagine, my other car is a 3/4 T pickup.
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Serves Its Purpose - 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
By John Maddon - April 10 - 10:00 amThis serves its purpose for me. I needed a commuter car to get me downtown, so I could stop putting 100 miles a day on my expensive full size pickup truck. Not to mention the money I was spening on gas. The Aveo more than doubled my gas mileage and thus the gas savings is covering the car payment. This has been a great second vehicle for me. Lots of room, runs smooth and quit for a small economy car and it still has lots of pep.
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Disapointed - 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
By hiram - April 7 - 6:23 pmWind makes it hard to handle. Blind spots. Almost ran over my daughter, and wrecked 3 times becouse of it. Not comfortable, not enough room. No room in trunk. I do not like the car! Cant wait to trade it in.
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Great little car - 2005 Chevrolet Aveo
By Tara - April 6 - 1:17 pmI got my car in September of 2005 and I now have almost 19,000 miles on it. I really love to drive this car and its great for both in-town and long distance driving. Great gas mileage. The only problem I have had is defroster noise...and only when its really cold. Theres a lot of room in the car despite its small size.
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Loving my Aveo - 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
By atj1971 - April 5 - 5:57 pmThis is a great little car. There is pleny of room. The trunk is very large! I was very happy with my purchase. It is a smooth ride for the price. I think anyone wanting a car to commute to and from work/school this is a great choice. Sitting in the drivers seat is almost like sitting in a minivan/SUV. You are higher then most little cars. Get the CD/MP3 player is possible! Go for a test ride!
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Very Thrilled - 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
By Dotagnon - March 29 - 8:04 pmI have never driven a car that has been so fun to drive as the Aveo. I studied up on it to look for the problem areas before buying. I found them to not be a problem. The engine is a little loud (what the testers said) for a new car, but is still competitive with all others. Either way, my sound system covers all of that up. Ive also never driven something so manueverable as this. It looks tiny from the outside, but inside it fits four large people comfortably. Its incredible and an awesome buy.
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A fanastic car! - 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
By JASON - March 28 - 12:26 pmMy wife and I drive about 110 to 120 miles a day (during the week) so we purchased this vehicle hoping to get a fuel efficient mile buster. In all honesty we thought that it would be a throw-away car that we would not care much about. We were wrong. This little rocket has been fastastic. Very reliable, great fuel economy, incredibly roomy, and a joy to drive. The majority of our miles are highway miles and it rides as smooth as any car I have ever driven. You would be very very surprised, I was!
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It is a fun and snappy car - 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
By randydriver - March 25 - 9:50 amI have had my car for over a year now and it has been a joy to drive. It has lots of room and it handles very good. Since I have got it broken in the mileage has vastly improved and I am quite happy. My in town mileage started of at about 27mpg and after the break in period it is now 29-31. Highway mileage went from about 35 to 37-40 mpg.
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Very Good - 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
By Helen Eiden - March 22 - 10:37 amThere are few changes I would make to this car. One I do not like cloth seats either vinyl of leather. The hatchback would be better for loading if the door was almost as wide as the trunk. Overall I would buy another Chevy Aveo Hatchback.
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Awesome for $7800! - 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
By Ace Aveo - March 14 - 9:40 pmWow for 7800 bucks this is a great little car. Its basic transportation but I knew that going into it. I have 1200 miles on it and its been great so far. I got 34.4 mpg on my last tank and thats with a bunch of city driving. Overall Im very happy!
