The Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback trails its subcompact competition in performance and refinement, but its pricing is kind to tight budgets The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is available as either a sedan or a four-door hatchback, dubbed the Aveo5. The Aveo5 hatchback in 2LT form also comes with a rear spoiler. The official EPA mileage estimates for the Aveo are respectable for this class, with a manual-equipped example achieving 27 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined. An Aveo with the automatic transmission drops to 25/34/28 mpg.
With the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, General Motors is taking its small car destiny in its own hands, bringing its Honda Fit fighter home to America--at least in terms of design and production. We already have a fairly good idea as to how the new Aveo will look thanks to the Aveo RS Concept but these latest spy shots, plus previously released official renderings of the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan, put an end to most of the guess work.
The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback and Sedan are expected to go on sale in January 2011, with production taking place at GM's Orion Township plant in Michigan.
There are two petrol engine options: an 83bhp 1.2-litre and a 99bhp 1.4-litre. The lower-powered unit is competent, but the higher-powered engine is strangled by long gearing between second and third. Both engines are smooth and reasonably quiet even when being revved hard, and wind noise is negligible at UK speeds
The Aveo was Chevrolet‘s best-selling car globally. designed to expand on the nameplate‘s success in the highly competitive small car market.
Redesigned in 2007, the Korean built 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is a sub-compact car that is large on value but small on price. Optional on the Aveo are air conditioning, leatherette seats, power windows and door locks, aluminum wheels and satellite radio. With a lower starting price, the Chevrolet Aveo compares well with competitors Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris.
The 2011 Chevy Aveo is offered in two body styles: a 4-door sedan and a 5-door hatchback known as the Aveo5.
