2007 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
Thursday, August 17th, 2006
During a webcast that will begin shortly, Chevy GM Ed Peper will officially launch the new 2007 Chevy Aveo sedan for the US market. (The car’s page is already up at the Chevy website, if you’re interested in checking out the specs in detail.)
The new Aveo gets a dose of panache with a restyle that bestows some chunky good looks on Chevy’s low-priced econocruiser. The beefy nose, with it’s raised, V-shaped center section is very evocative of the VW/Audi look out there today — this is not a bad thing at all. The lower fascia gives the car a mildly aggressive appearance, with nicely integrated foglights available as an option.
Two trim levels are offered, LS ($12,395 base) and the more dressed-up LT ($13,925 base). Both are powered by a 1.6L Ecotec that pumps out 103 horses and 107 lb-ft of torque. Variable geometry induction helps increase available torque even at low speeds. Of most interest to many Aveo buyers, however, is its fuel economy. With the 5-speed manual the Aveo has an EPA rating of 27 mpg city / 37 mpg hwy. Opting for the 4-speed automatic drops the number down to a still-respectable 26/34.
The interior is said to be comfortable for passengers over 6″ thanks to the car’s taller bodystyle, and maximizes available space with handy storage areas and grocery hooks. The rear seat splits 60-40 and allows pass-through from the trunk if you’re hauling any big stuff. The seats themselves are covered in cloth as standard, but perforated leatherette is an option that looks pretty nice (see photo after the jump). Also optional is a seat-mounted side airbag system for the front passengers.
The dash layout is very “new GM,” with controls logically arranged and an attractive, readable gauge cluster. The look is trimmed with either imitation wood or aluminum inlays, which break up the sea of grey that faces the two front seat passengers. All available radios sport an auxiliary input jack that you can plug your MP3 player into.
GM also promises a better ride quality than the outgoing car. We’ll reserve full judgement until we get our hands on one to test, but the 2007 Aveo looks like a very attractive option for anyone shopping for a new economy car. The styling is eye-catching, the cars are nicely-equipped, and it’s easy on your wallet when it comes time to pay up at the gas station. That’s enough to make a pretty good first impression on anyone.
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