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Luxury, Premium & Spacious Hatcback----Sedan type feeling

A Review by Sanjeev on Chevrolet Aveo U-VA 1.2 LS
28 April, 2008 (Last Updated: 13 October, 2009)


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Pros : Good looking stylish & comfartable Premium Hatchback
Cons : Slight low power, Back Gear but OK,
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It is almost one and half year when I purchased the Aveo-UVA LS (Rein forest Green) on 31.03.08, after long research for hatchback cars. While purchasing my focus was on inner cabin space and fuel economy and of-course looks also. In all respect it fits well on all parameters.


I am very much satisfied with my car performance as It gives a comfort, smooth & quite (noiseless) drive both in city and on high-way and Big Car Feeling from inside.


Cabin: Quiet, Cool, Spacious, Roomy and Airy with Good Leg room & having superb suspension. Big car -from inside. Three persons sit COMFORTABLY at rear seat.


Performance: Very much stable on the highway. Firm grip & Flat on the roads- just touching the ground. AC is also effective.


Fuel Economy: Till date after crossing 12000kms the average I am getting is amazing. I am very much satisfied with the performance regarding fuel economy.


City- 14 km in Mohali with AC ON at 40-50km/hr. (Highly crowdy, Narrow roads and Huge nos. of traffic lights)


Highway-17 km at 70-80 km/hour in Plains & 15 km at 50-60 km/hour on Hills with AC ON in both cases.


Servicing-Very nice people. Always ready & keen to help you out. Even I serviced my vehicle 15-20 days later after the last date is over.


Slight low power and specially when you are driving on hills having narrow road, numerous turns, hot & humid outside and above all the AC is ON then you face some problems (My Experience).


Back Gear Shift also creates problems (Many customers’ experience).


Front pillar also creates problem as some time it is very difficult to locate the objects coming from sides.


Otherwise it’s a NICE & GOOD Car


 




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32 Comment(s) on this Review

  1. on 12 Jun, 2008 at 06:49 AM Anurag (Lucknow)

    Hi Sanjeev,
    Your review on uva make me think again for buying this car. I am still confused whether to buy Swift of Uva. What is ur opinion on that

    Thanks

    Anurag

  2. on 12 Jun, 2008 at 05:45 PM Sanjeev (Chandigarh)

    Hi Anurag,
    Its nice to see your message. First decide what actually you want? Space, comfort, power etc.
    If you are looking for power then SWIFT has more power than UVA. Space comfort noiseless engine and driving pleasure, you will get in UVA. Main thing is Budget also. I am happy with with UVA, small car having feeling of big car. These days you can also check FORD IKON Price 4.5 lac. Big car powerful engine. Still need advice feel free to contact me.

  3. on 04 Jul, 2008 at 06:59 PM Vivek (Chandigarh)

    hey Anu man! dun go for ikon,its average is still 9 km/ltr with ROCAM engine also. See! swift has more resale value uva has not. Sanjeev has already mentioned very well all points. Nice review man sanjeev

  4. on 24 Jul, 2008 at 09:58 AM Dinesh Kamal (Gurgaon)

    Hi guys,
    I m going to buy my first car next month and I m very much confused between U-VA and swift.Sanjeev has already given good review for U-Va that continue keep me for U-VA. What my desires for my first car are:budget-max 4.5,High priorities-looks(exterior&interior)&comfort in driving.About mileage,i think both(swift & u-va) have almost similar,so hardly matter.Now, m also thinking about i10 as it have good interior and low price.Resale value not matter but good maintence.Plz suggest me

  5. on 29 Jul, 2008 at 10:25 AM Sanjeev (Chandigarh)

    Hi Dinesh,
    You can check Magna 1.2 with Kappa 1200cc engine slight more than UVA but you have to compromise with the space as there is differene of 100mm in wheelbase.Both are nice car.Interior--OK in both cars & Exterior--I like the UVA.Test drive both cars before buying. All the best.

  6. on 13 Aug, 2008 at 01:37 PM Benji (Mumbai)

    Great review and feedback Sanjeev. I'm trying to decide between the i10 kappa magna and the UVA LS. The Chevy dealer is a friend and will offer discounts. My priorities are easy maintenace and space. Should I go for the U-VA even though its a little more expensive?

  7. on 14 Aug, 2008 at 03:47 PM Sanjeev (Chandigarh)

    Hi Benjamin,
    Thanx for the compiment. Both are nice car. Test drive them. Seeing your priorties I will suggest UVA-LS. Pricewise there is hardly difference. All the best.

  8. on 14 Aug, 2008 at 05:54 PM Benji (Mumbai)

    Can you clarify about the cashless ownership offer. Do you pay an extra amount at the beginning for this 3 years maintenance

  9. on 19 Aug, 2008 at 11:01 PM Benji (Mumbai)

    Should I go for the 1.2 Base and add on the power windows and the central locking (Total 15000 extra). The 1.2LS costs 50000 more and I wonder if it is worth it - I'm on a tight budget

  10. on 25 Aug, 2008 at 11:51 AM Sanjeev (Chandigarh)

    Hi Benjamin,
    Sorry for the delay. These days scheme is there 1year free insurance and 3 years cashless service saving of Rs.35000-40000. Regarding budget yes you can opt for base model adding power window and central locking. All the very best.

  11. on 21 Sep, 2008 at 07:30 PM Swapnil Kulkarni (Pune)

    Hi Sanjeev,
    After reading lots and lots of reviews on all cars, test driving them (my height is 6.1 so i have to check the space), I have finalised on buying U-VA.
    Just wanted one suggestion from you. Should I go for top end model or base model and add accessories to it?
    Pls advise.
    Thanks,
    Swapnil

  12. on 24 Sep, 2008 at 04:45 PM Sanjeev (Chandigarh)

    Hi Swapnil,
    Don't go for UVA LT (Top end model) but you can check LS model and moreover purchasing base model and adding accessories to it is not a bad idea but how it works later on that I don't know, any problem in future regaring controls etc. Just check your budget and move ahead. Thanks

  13. on 09 Oct, 2008 at 08:56 PM Nurjehan

    Dear Sanjeev
    My family is thinking about the LT - but your last comment on this webpage makes me ask you why not to go for the LT - Please advise. Also we were thinking about the i10 but in terms of space, comfort, looks and price the LT fits in better with our choice, but the question in our minds is about performance - a bit sceptical that it should not underperform as compared to the swift or getz or i10. We will be using the car in b'lore city.

  14. on 19 Oct, 2008 at 10:20 PM S Banerjee

    The best option is to Buy the LT, without accessories, add the rear spoiler/ fog lamp/ roof rails/ and other accessories not from the showroom, but from the nearest cas acessories shop. ( you will save 50-60% %) No problem with the controls later on. That is what I am doing and getting My UVA this Dhanteras. No car will give you more space and better milage. The latest newspaper ad of 16 oct claims a milage of 20 KMPL. I wonder is that true? and how can anyone comment.

  15. on 21 Nov, 2008 at 02:17 AM Suvodip Nansdi (New Delhi)

    hi,
    this is my first car.
    can anyone tell me the difference between 1.2 Base and 1.2 LS (except power windows and the central locking) ? ... coz for 1.2 LS, i can get swift vxi which has more powerful engine,better milage, good resale value ,low maintanace cost and ofcourse awesome servicing facility....

    suvodip

  16. on 06 Dec, 2008 at 07:36 PM Basavaraj (Bangalore)

    thanks for valuable comments from users,this is helping me a lot to take decision on buying of car, my choice is among getz,uva and ford fusion, now i am using maruthi van

  17. on 08 Dec, 2008 at 03:13 PM Barnard Lakra (New Delhi)

    Hi, I m little-bit confuse to buy i10 Kappa magna or Uva LS. My need is Good average, Low maintenance, big space, Pwr windows,Pwr Stearing and central locking. Is it i can bargain with the dealer.Can u tell me current price of i10 and Uva.

  18. on 21 Dec, 2008 at 10:34 PM Kavik

    hi,
    i liked this comment...
    "u-va&spark!!!it sucks....gm cheating with old technology with just 8-valve(sohc) engine.even m800 has 16-valve latest technology." accorging to me GM/Chevy selling scrap from europe (like logan) electrical,exhustpipe etc. r positioned for left-hand driven cars look it carefully baned at eu selling in india.
    but i favour new 16v,dohc,new engine advanced-best for city & highway. reasons:more mileage & ps+a.c+v.lowcost 2maintain+high torque...you canask any expert.

  19. on 21 Dec, 2008 at 10:35 PM Kavik

    for mileage go for maruti...

  20. on 18 Jan, 2009 at 05:47 PM Tribhuwan Kumar (Chandigarh)

    I m want to buy my first car I m Totaly confused which car shall be excellant and value for money T K Agarwal Shimla

  21. on 02 Jun, 2009 at 07:40 PM Mq1

    a-star is good to drive but ritz is not so good like driving position,dash'b,etc

  22. on 02 Jun, 2009 at 07:43 PM Mq1

    onething u must swift is better than ritz n u-va etc

  23. on 19 Jun, 2009 at 04:07 PM Devkumar

    must see:-

    http://www.carwale.com/Research/ReadFullUserReview.aspx?rid=23285

  24. on 19 Jun, 2009 at 04:08 PM Devkumar

    GM gone...........................
    buy-buy to bye-bye...
    go4maruti...

  25. on 03 Aug, 2009 at 08:44 PM Amit Bhardwaj (Chandigarh)

    hey thanks man for a lot of useful info about uva ls.i am much confused about swift vxi and uva ls.i a serviceman n iwill derive the car generly in city and once on long upto 500km.my budget is of 4.5. plz suggest me what to do.if you can call me then plz 09416354443

  26. on 20 Aug, 2009 at 01:02 AM Sameer Bhargava (Jaipur)

    Hi
    I am about to finalize the U Va LS 1.2 Techno
    Some one please help me is there any scheme over insurance or not, since dealer is imposing t insurance charges separately Jaipur. Please advise
    More over he is not giving the back tray.....
    Regards
    Sameer Bhargava
    098875-21761
    for.samkukki@gmail.com
    Jaipur

    Cheee zzzzzzzzzz

  27. on 20 Aug, 2009 at 01:02 AM Sameer Bhargava (Jaipur)

    Hi
    I am about to finalize the U Va LS 1.2 Techno
    Some one please help me is there any scheme over insurance or not, since dealer is imposing t insurance charges separately Jaipur. Please advise
    More over he is not giving the back tray.....
    Regards
    Sameer Bhargava
    098875-21761
    for.samkukki@gmail.com
    Jaipur

    Cheee zzzzzzzzzz

  28. on 20 Aug, 2009 at 01:02 AM Sameer Bhargava (Jaipur)

    Hi
    I am about to finalize the U Va LS 1.2 Techno
    Some one please help me is there any scheme over insurance or not, since dealer is imposing t insurance charges separately Jaipur. Please advise
    More over he is not giving the back tray.....
    Regards
    Sameer Bhargava
    098875-21761
    for.samkukki@gmail.com
    Jaipur

    Cheee zzzzzzzzzz

  29. on 20 Aug, 2009 at 01:02 AM Sameer Bhargava (Jaipur)

    Hi
    I am about to finalize the U Va LS 1.2 Techno
    Some one please help me is there any scheme over insurance or not, since dealer is imposing t insurance charges separately Jaipur. Please advise
    More over he is not giving the back tray.....
    Regards
    Sameer Bhargava
    098875-21761
    for.samkukki@gmail.com
    Jaipur

    Cheee zzzzzzzzzz

  30. on 20 Aug, 2009 at 01:02 AM Sameer Bhargava (Jaipur)

    Hi
    I am about to finalize the U Va LS 1.2 Techno
    Some one please help me is there any scheme over insurance or not, since dealer is imposing t insurance charges separately Jaipur. Please advise
    More over he is not giving the back tray.....
    Regards
    Sameer Bhargava
    098875-21761
    for.samkukki@gmail.com
    Jaipur

    Cheee zzzzzzzzzz

  31. on 20 Aug, 2009 at 01:15 AM Sameer Bhargava (Jaipur)

    Hi
    I am about to finalize the U Va LS 1.2 Techno
    Some one please help me is there any scheme over insurance or not, since dealer is imposing t insurance charges separately Jaipur. Please advise
    More over he is not giving the back tray.....
    Regards
    Sameer Bhargava
    098875-21761
    for.samkukki@gmail.com
    Jaipur

    Cheee zzzzzzzzzz

  32. on 26 Aug, 2009 at 12:21 AM Anil77

    big show....................

    don't fellow others check yourself........

    most reviews r misguiding................

    you do your own class & take your time....

    its your money & you r going to suffer

    for wrong decision. ask only your close

    friends &family member to choose.......

    both ritz & i10era making fool.too pricee.

    getting so less after paying so much......

    It should be Value-for-Money like Swift(d)

    Even vizta-terra-diesel/indigo.CS is vfm...

    visit website

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