Great value for money with good overall performance and mileage.

A user review on Chevrolet Aveo Old. Written by Satya Sahu on 02 January, 2009

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Good	:	Great looks and style, great interiors, good suspension & fuel economy; value for money.
Bad	:	Gear shift notchy, steering would have been more smoother, headlights more powerful

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Bought Aveo 1.4 Limited Edition in November 2008. Done 1200 kms so far. The interiors are very good and stylish with good cabin noise insulation. The drive is refined and the pick-up O.K. The suspension is good and has a solid feel. Getting a mileage of 13-14 in city condition so far, without AC, since its winter.

The steering could have been smoother; am told that it is because its hydraulic and not electronic. The gear shift is a bit notchy and does not compliment the otherwise smooth drive. The drive is definitely refined. The inbuilt music system is good.

General Motors provides spare key without remote and the spare wheel in the boot is not alloy. Would have made the package more complete with a spare remote key and a spare alloy wheel in the boot

Buying the car was not a good experience, however this was made up in the first servicing, where the service was friendly, hassel free and smooth. Hope this continues.

UPDATE MARCH 2009

Have completed about 5,000 kms by March 2009. The car is good and performs well.

The mileage has steadied to about 12-13 km/litre in city and 15-16 km/litre on highways.The suspension is good and at corners the car handles well. The clutch is light and requires less pressure to operate thereby reducing fatigue in city driving; the driving position also is relaxed and is better than most cars of its class, I have driven.

Have clocked a maximum speed 150 km/hr and the Aveo did it without huffing and puffing at all. It was well composed and steady at that speed and could have run faster if prodded on.

This car may not be the most nimble or the fastest to go off the block. If someone is looking for a nippy car for quick driving in the city this is not the car for him. This car does the job well as far as transporting you from point A to B in a refined and stylish manner.

One does come to the same conclusion that overall Aveo is surprisingly, a very good car at its value; especially the 1.4 Limited Edition; only that it is very under-rated.

It was a good decision to go in for this car.

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Puff on 17 Sep, 2009 at 07:19 PM

aveo limited edition has the best interior in its class! But the gear is like a rubber stick..horribe

Alok on 21 Aug, 2009 at 02:47 PM

I bought 1.4 version in march 2007 and have an overall excellent experience with the car. Drove form Mumbai to Delhi (1500 KM) and then form Delhi to Allahabad (700 KM) and back, total about 300 KM in 10 days, it was an amazing experience. I registered a mileage of about 17 KMPL. Only thing which bothers me about the car is the seat design, it puts lot of strain in your lumber region while driving. I manage it by putting a small pillow at the back. rest is excellent. I love this car.

Satya Sahu on 07 Aug, 2009 at 11:47 AM

Hi Ashutosh ! Do share details of your experience about the performance of the car. All the best to you for your new car. Happy driving !

Ashutosh Gupte on 06 Aug, 2009 at 11:09 PM

Hi ! this is Ashutosh here. Just booked 1.4 LT Aveo 2009 yesterday and am looking forward for the delivery. The first experience with the dealer was quite good Lets hope for the BEST

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Satya Sahu on 06 May, 2009 at 04:29 PM

Good to hear from you Sayeed. Lets hope that GM does something to highlight this car; am sure people at GM are listening.

Sayeed Khan on 06 May, 2009 at 12:32 PM

Hi Satya, I fully agree with your updated review, you have given a perfect description. I still feel the Aveo is a very underrated car probably due to the wrong estimation of many users and less marketing from GM, otherwise this car is a winner for people who like to travel n luxury. I have seen reviews of almost every available sedan and each one has their own problems apart from similar mileage. I have recently bought and my views are more or less similar to yours.

Satya Sahu on 02 Jan, 2009 at 05:12 PM

Dear Friends,

I have written a review on Chevrolet Aveo and look forward to your comments on it.

Review Link: Great value for money with good overall performance and mileage.

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