Chevrolet Aveo U-VA [2006-2012] User Reviews

I have done the 1st servicing at 1000Km. Its been a gr8 ride. The Milage after servicing is 15Km in city :), which is easily the best in the segment. The space for back seat passangers is quiet amazing, again, the best in the segment. Infact it can be easily compared to sedans.

I had compared this car with Swift and Getz. What turned the tide in U-VAs favour are 3 main points: 1) MILAGE 2)SPACE and 3) 3 yrs free servicing promise by Chevy.

Apart from these major points, other features that I found better than the competion were U-VAs suspension, very powerful AC( I just use it on 1 or 2..so you can imagin the cooling at 4), no knocking even if your speed is less at high gears(only chevy has this technology in this segment), excellent handeling on highways at high speeds(100km +).

The only point where Getz and Swift are ahead is probably the power output/pickup. But since I'm never goin to use this car for racing, I can live with it.

Overall, U-VA is a clear winner for me.

If there are any confuse folks out there, don't be, go for U-VA. Its the best value for money in this segment.

Bhaumik Shah

Mumbai

Exterior Nice curves. Good look.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Only thing about space. It realy not comfort for 4+1 seaters. GM Can increse the interior space by decreasing boot space.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is smooth and noise less.   Performance wise it is very good. Fuel economy is 16.7KM. Gear box goes hard over a period.  Recently i traveled (Self drive) from salem-maduri-Tuticorin-Devakoti-Trichy-villupuram-salem, Around 1342Km.  I filled tank at salem and again i re-filed the tank at Trichy. Exciting performance for the given cost(4.2L when i purchased on Jan 2009). All you need to do is 'Regular service'.

Ride Quality & Handling Good control on long drive. Easy to handle even in tough local roads. Comfortable ground clearance. Spare parts availability is poor. EVen authorised GM service provider does not have basic spare parts such as Mirrors, Fuel tank lid etc.

Final Words Overall performance is very good. 

Areas of improvement Spare parts should be available in time.

Bought this car on May 2009. My budget was around 4Lakhs. Initially, my budget to go for a hatchback, started with Alto, Spark, Wagon-R and Santro. Except Alto and Spark others were reaching around 4Lakh with PowerSteering and AC, and no discounts etc. Then, finally decided on Spark looks more stylish and comfort, didn't bother about fuel economy as my average driving is going to be less. When i about to make booking Spark, i noticed UVA, and my expectations for Indian road to have PowerSteering and AC and not bothered about other interiors and comfort except Space. When i look at the car, the very first moment i liked it because of SPACE which is essential when you go long drive with Family. So, i finally decided to spend 1more lakh to get this. So far, its around 2500 kms, the drive was comfortably smooth, AC is chilling on nights even on 1st level, on DAy, it takes a while and i think its common with all cars. Braking and control of the car is good, silent engine, except in hills, when u go on the wrong gear it gives noise and again its the same with any vehicle i think. Mileage, around 12km/l on city, highway i get around 16 to 18, did not check but this is just the approx value. Comfort is awsome and spent extra bugs to keep the interior lively, now the interior looks awsome too. Could not go beyond 100 due to the roads i normally drive. this gives a feeling of having a big car, not just hatchback though it is.Overall, its a good value for Money, buyers who is thinking on going for hatchback spending 4 to 4.5 , can think of buying this base version will fit into the budget. I did the same, my friend has i10 and now he is concerned about the space, style i did not bother and when u r inside the car, its only the drive and comfort which really matters. Back space is enough to keep One huge suitcase + one small and you can add some on top of it. What else you expect on a hatch back for this budget :)

I bought this car two years back and have driven almost 34000 KM.

Following are the Pros

1. Looks stylish and contemporary.

2. Good Front and Rear Leg Space. Feel like ur in a big car. 

3. Fuel economy around 14 kmpl with AC in city and 18 kmpl with AC on highways.

4. Very smooth engine ( sometimes at signals i press on gas to confirm whether the engine is on).

Cons

1. Slips and make noise while applying Reverse gear.

2. Less initial power.

Overall i am satisfied with this car and its performace till date.

If planning to buy a Petrol car in this segment and budget, i would ask you to test this car and then decide.

All my friends/family/relatives who have sat in the car have loved the
space inside. Its as big as any of the sedans out there from the inside
& even with the driver seat pushed back completely, the rear
leg-room is just about adequate.

I purchased this car(1.2 Base model) in the month of May,2008 and still today i am totally satisfied with the car. Car is very silent from inside and gives a feeling of a big car. I feel front space is more than the back space. A/c is pretty good and chilling occurs very quickly. Looks are impressive from front and side. Interiors are average (not very good but still much much  better than Maruti Swift and Hyundai Getz. as far i feel). I feel dashboard is much more than better in looks and style than Maruti Swift and Hyundai Getz(base model). Pickup is also pretty good.

Mileage is average (12-13 km/ltr) in city with heavy traffic condition with A/c on.

Low cost of maintenence.(first year I spent only Rs.800 for servicing) and no more.

Reverse gear is having some problem as  far as i feel, but than does not count since overall the car is good.

I cannot say anything about the highway drive. Will update soon as I am planning for a highway drive this diwali.

Lastly Price of the car is little more than any other car in this segment, but still good vale for money.

Exterior: Its a very stylish in its segment n very cometative... as compared now is not that gr8 yes but min graphics can make it eye catching

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort): Almost have all the features for a normal comfort in its class interiors are good, nice finishing, nice cushioning an the seats.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox: Engine is good but even bit of over exceleration makes bad noise n feels like sm truck but overall i have driven the car to 160Kmph n it still runs like a horse without any big noise. pickup is not that gr8, fuel economy is very good 15.5 kmpl on a highway and 12.5 -13 in city traffic,  bad reverse gear gets stuck8/10 times.

Ride Quality & Handling: Driving is pure plesure in its class, very comfortable n easy to handel even ata high speed. good suspentions n bad roads are not a very big deal.

Final Words: value for money

Areas of improvement : Gearbox.

The car's exterior appeals to people with unique taste for class and time-enduring looks.

Beige interiors cater to the eyes in addition to the tangible luxury offered by the car. Storage facilities are fair enough to accommodate all normal travel requirements. Space is commendable - accommodates 5 adults easily (irrespective of size). The car does complete justice to its occupants when it comes to comfort.

The U-VA's 1.2 Lt. engine's roar and power is well experienced, more during free and smooth highway-rides than during local rides. Fuel economy - especially for within-city rides is very low compared to the car's competitors in its class. Gear-shifting is difficult at times and embarrasses the driver while negotiating roads packed with heavy traffic. But it does not count as a major issue.

The ride quality and maneuverability of the car is good.

As I do not use the car for more than 20 Kms per day on an average my concerns for mileage is limited. All that I looked for in my new car was that it should be within 5 Lacs, and that it should be an easy to clean and maintain hatchback, and that it should easily accommodate 5 adults, and last but not the least, that it should have classy looks that would endure for at least the next 10 years. GM Chevrolet Aveo U-VA's LS version perfectly fitted into my expectations, and here I'm a satisfied owner of the same.

If GM would improve the mileage and engine power of the car I'm sure it would interest a broader spectrum of car buyers.