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A good choice ...with a few pains

A Review by Rakesh Madhur on Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 LS
04 July, 2008 (Last Updated: 04 July, 2008)


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Pros : Good Style; Good leg-room; Stable even at high speed; Fun to drive; Interiors
Cons : Poor Fuel economy; Low power
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I was looking for a car in the budget of 7-9 lacs on road hence had 4/5 clear options.....Honda City, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Verna, SX4 and Chevrolet Aveo. My primary requirement in addition to a confortable interior was Fuel economy since I travel almost 100-120 kms a day.


After much deliberations, I finally decided to purchase a Chevy Aveo in March 2008. This was certainly an excellent choice. The Car looks heavy & masculine. The drive is too smooth. The interiors are plush. AC cooling is class...even the passenger on the rear seat start feeling the cool immediately.


I was very happy to drive my car but over a period of time, started realising that it has already started hitting my pocket. With a mileage of around 10 km per litre, it has become a 'challenge' to drive the car. (This is much below the promised mileage)


I reported this issue to the Showroom on my first reassurence service (1000km), when I was duly informed that this will improve after the first service at 5000km. Now I have already driven 7000+ km and the first service is also over....the fuel economy story remains the same. I had even spoken to a Chevy Executive in Delhi, who very promptly arranged a 'Mileage Check-up" for my car....however nobody turned up from the local dealer (Mumbai) on the fixed up date (In fact I had to compromise on many other commitments only to ensure that the car gets checked up)


So...to all the prospective buyers, I leave the question to selecting this car...as open ended.




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  1. on 05 Jul, 2008 at 04:52 PM Jai Jayashankar (Coimbatore)

    Hi, Iam plg to buy a Chevy Aveo 1.4 version. Iam may not be driving it as much. Would u recommend this against Honda City, Ford Fiesta or any other model. How s the driving exp otherwise like pick up, comfort, ease of driving. Pl advice

  2. on 06 Jul, 2008 at 05:38 PM Rakesh Madhur

    Well even if your drive is less, note that Chevy will be very conscious about the traffic. More gear shifths and slow traffic movement probably cause more damage to the efficiency of this car than to any other.
    I may not be able to give you a first hand feedback for other cars but still wud suggest City if you are willing to spend a few grants more. You may consider Chevy Aveo if you will be travelling extremely less. The packaging of this car combined with their CPCO offer is no doubt, value

  3. on 15 Oct, 2008 at 07:11 AM Shuja Khan

    i got a honda city zx gxi last month i.e.sept08. Is it a good decesion to sell it and go for a recently launched honda city. I m getting almost 1lac. less to its original price .plz suggest.

  4. on 15 Oct, 2008 at 07:17 AM Shuja Khan

    i got a honda city zx gxi last month i.e.sept08. Is it a good decesion to sell it and go for a recently launched honda city. I m getting almost 1lac. less to its original price .plz suggest.

  5. on 15 Oct, 2008 at 07:17 AM Shuja Khan

    i got a honda city zx gxi last month i.e.sept08. Is it a good decesion to sell it and go for a recently launched honda city. I m getting almost 1lac. less to its original price .plz suggest.

  6. on 15 Oct, 2008 at 06:34 PM Rakesh Madhur

    It is no time since you have spent on your new City and even if you a getting the recent version for 1 lac less, the first issue is to find out what resale amount will you get for your existing vehicle.
    Secondly, the new model is yet to be seen by me in Mumbai and I understan that the new version would have cosmetic changes mostly, it is completely upon you to decide on the sale & purchase.
    Will the entire process be value for money for you? Wat do you say?

  7. on 15 Oct, 2008 at 06:36 PM Rakesh Madhur

    Dear Mr. Anonymous...
    I would also like to add that I am not an expert in Vehicle engineering but can only suggest you on practical aspects as I have tried to do above.

  8. on 22 Oct, 2008 at 09:48 PM Pravin Rana

    Well. I recently purchased Aveo 1.4LS(limited Edition) and i think it is a good buy, but no company has manufactured a complete car as yet. Aveo interiors are perfect, But there is something which anyone can notice, Like loud door closing, cheap side view mirrors, choppy gearbox, small glove box, no side pockets, Engine goes slow if you try to pick up speed when AC is on. Mileage is less, Its a good buy overall, but in case if you have some extra money to spend, would say go for new honda city.

  9. on 23 Oct, 2008 at 03:46 PM Rakesh Madhur

    Perfect ....I completely agree with you. Here's some help for you Mr. Khan.

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