FRANKFURT: 2008 Chevrolet Aveo5

[thegriffon]

GM @ Frankfurt
2008 Chevrolet Aveo5

• Hatchback and notchback models to bear same name in future
• Striking exterior and high-class interior
• Two petrol engines with 84 and 98 hp; manual or automatic transmission

Zurich - Chevrolet Europe’s success story began with the Kalos in 2002. In 2006, the compact-class model range was extended with the introduction of the Aveo hatchback wagon. Since 2002, GM’s value brand has sold more than 381,000 vehicles in this compact series to customers throughout Europe. These key models have, in turn, made a significant contribution to Chevrolet’s success in the first half of 2007, when the brand chalked up a total of 215,315 unit sales across Europe, achieving a market share of some 1.8 per cent – its best performance to date.

Chevrolet Europe will present the Kalos’ successor at the Frankfurt Motor Show (13 to 23 September 2007). The most significant features of this completely reworked model are its striking exterior, its high-class interior and a new, even more efficient petrol engine. Like its notchback stable mate, the new hatchback model will now bear the Aveo name throughout Europe. The five-door hatchback model will be first to hit European showrooms (in March 2008), followed by the three-door model a few weeks later. Like all Chevrolets, the new Aveo will stand out for its excellent value for money.

The Aveo hatchback sports Chevrolet’s new design features, as characterised by the big horizontally split radiator grille with a body-coloured crossbeam and the brand logo sitting prominently in the center. The dynamic detailing includes large, curved clear-glass headlamps and fog lamps that project like spotlights from the lower part of the bumper. The bonnet follows the lines of the radiator grille. Eye-catching contours, which flow from the bonnet to the A-pillar, highlight the sporty look.

Additional indicators in the side sections in front of the exterior mirrors enhance safety. In profile, the body’s prominent shoulder lines catch the eye, as does their dynamic beading that sweeps from the front to the rear door. The back of the car is dominated by the solid bumper and the round tail lamps in a clear-glass housing.

The modern and high-quality instrument panel is divided into four chrome-trimmed controls and a centre console with striking air vents, a fully integrated audio unit, and large, user-friendly air-conditioning dials. The smooth plastic surfaces and the soft-touch finish of both the instrument panel and the upper half of the door panel are pleasant to the touch.

The new Aveo has grown slightly and is four centimetres longer than its predecessor.

The Aveo offers a choice of two petrol engines: a new 1.2-litre unit with two overhead camshafts and an output of 84 hp, and the existing 1.4-litre engine, which now develops 98 hp and is available with automatic transmission.

Both engines are even more frugal than their predecessors when it comes to fuel consumption. Despite the fact that its performance has improved by 12 hp, for example, the basic engine will now consume roughly 6 per cent less fuel in the MVEG fuel efficiency comparison.

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[ZL-1]

Now that's a big mouth!

[NOS2006]

I'd like to see a better picture.. Looks not as bad as our current one from what I can tell...

[Robert Hall]

I'd like to see a better picture.. Looks not as bad as our current one from what I can tell...

More pics on Global Auto Index.

Chevy Aveo

[Z-06]

That thing is not looking good. Over done Malibu Front end while the rear quarter looks of the old Aveo.

[thegriffon]

More pics on Global Auto Index.

Chevy Aveo

Those are the same pics, and they're smaller.

[thegriffon]

That thing is not looking good. Over done Malibu Front end while the rear quarter looks of the old Aveo.

It's a refresh rather than a brand new car. The major changes are the new interior, restyled nose and updated powertrain (the latter not applicable to the NA market). The original was the T200 (T- as in T-body Astra), succeeding the T100 Lanos. The updated sedan is the T250, while the updated hatch is the T255.

[CSpec]

I'm not liking this too much... though I'm curious to see the interior.

[Robert Hall]

Those are the same pics, and they're smaller.

Bigger..that first link in the thread (Auto Report) had just one tiny head on pic.

[EMan]

Just add four rings or better, add a W and a V overlaping to replace the bowtie.

[DetroitNut90]

Eww. I think the current Aveo is much better-looking.

[Robert Hall]

I wonder if the US will get this dopey restyle..

[Drew Dowdell]

*sigh*

I hate you Audi.

[Flybrian]

Audi A0.5

[Northstar]

Ugh, it's pretty ugly. At one time the Aveo pretty much owned the sub-compact market, now it's being owned.

[PurdueGuy]

This is the dark side of having a "family face" to a brand. Putting a similar to the Malibu face on this car probably just badly hurt the Malibu's image. It's hard to buy a Malibu & think you have a nice looking car when it looks kinda like an Aveo...

[Simon C]

I don't think it looks bad, but I would need to see it in person.

[Oracle of Delphi]

If the grille were split the other way like Pontiac's, most would say it looked like it had beaver teeth, ala G6 GXP.

[pow]

"Our renewed commitment to small cars"

[Paolino]

Eww. I think the current Aveo is much better-looking.

+1

[cyclonic]

Oh god, kill me now. Ugly, ugly, ugly. Still a crappy old Daewoo underneath all the BS.

[ZL-1]

If the grille were split the other way like Pontiac's, most would say it looked like it had beaver teeth, ala G6 GXP.

Edited August 13, 2007 by ZL-1

[aaaantoine]

The little upcurl at the tip of the headlight looks goofy.

As for the grille, something got lost in translation from the Groove:

[pow]

If Daewoo really is doing our new Cobalt, I hope they seriously get better at this car building business.

[ToniCipriani]

I can totally see problems with front plates.

[Aura XR]

This is the dark side of having a "family face" to a brand. Putting a similar to the Malibu face on this car probably just badly hurt the Malibu's image. It's hard to buy a Malibu & think you have a nice looking car when it looks kinda like an Aveo...

It didn't work for Subaru, hence the new front-end on the Tribeca...I guess Chevrolet is going to make the same mistake.

[Mule Bakersdozen LS]

Its okay I guess...the whole thing needs to die in favor of a better subcompact, one based on Gamma II/III/whatever is based on Corsa, just less hideous looking. The front end is overdone, but we don't have enough overdone or anything even remotely daring in styling anymore, so it works for me.

[haypops]

I like it. The Aveo needs a better powertrain/mileage, however.

[ZL-1]

Will the sedan get the new face as well?

[FAPTurbo]

At least there aren't any large side vents behind the front wheels. I hated the current Aveo, and I hate this one just as much. I'm only curious to see what the Pontiac Wave version of this will look like.

[frogger]

Still a vehicle only worth considering because its cheaper than other tiny cars available here.

[91z4me]

I for one like it. Looks pretty nice for the segment.

[gm4life]

I like the new one better but will it be sold like this here? Also will sedan get a new front end.

[daves87rs]

I like the new one better but will it be sold like this here? Also will sedan get a new front end.

Maybe. And sadly, Yes.

[daves87rs]

More pics on Global Auto Index.

Chevy Aveo

What the hell is that?!!!

And why do I have the urge to smash it, like a bug?

[Cory Wolfe]

Wow. You know... If they shrunk the grill a bit, I bet it wouldn't look so bad. Atleast it's less "cute".

[daves87rs]

Wow. You know... If they shrunk the grill a bit, I bet it wouldn't look so bad. Atleast it's less "cute".

You mean, if they shrunk it a lot..... :AH-HA_wink:

[Flybrian]

Seriously, I like this.

[Supremus]

I don't see the problem with this, really. First, the current Aveo hatch is dorkiness on wheels, and this new one at least is agressive and won't be mistaken for a Yaris (the little blob on wheels). Second, the sedan will not get this face (the current one is new for 2007), so there's more differentiation between hatch and sedan, IMHO a good thing.

[Oracle of Delphi]

I kind of like the Pontiac version of it more so than the Chevy.

http://www.pontiac.com.mx/content_data/LAA.../g3/diseno.html

[Flybrian]

^^

Exactly. What in the American subcompact segement stands out?

Punched in the face much?

ZZZZ.

ZZZZx2.

ZZZZx3.

Real classy.

The Aveo does and actually has some variety to the lineup - attractive, restrained sedan; dynamic, sportier hatch.

[Robert Hall]

If the grille were split the other way like Pontiac's, most would say it looked like it had beaver teeth, ala G6 GXP.

That's probably how the next Pontiac Wave will look...

They could also do one a waterfall grille with chrome bars for the Buick version, one with a large chromed eggcrate grille and vertical headlights for the Caddy ATS, and a butch one with a slotted vertical grille, bulging fenders, and big tires for the Hummer H6...

Edited August 13, 2007 by moltar

[Cory Wolfe]

The Aveo does and actually has some variety to the lineup - attractive, restrained sedan; dynamic, sportier hatch.

Except that, underneath the sheetmetal, the Aveo is crap on wheels. Plus that grill is just ugly and the sedan is completely boring, like with the above.

[haypops]

Except that, underneath the sheetmetal, the Aveo is crap on wheels.

Oh give us a break! It's mediocrity on tiny little wheels.

[Robert Hall]

The cheap runty end of the market would be a depressing place to be. I think if my budget was that limited I'd get a larger late model used car than a new death-on-wheels econobox...

[I hope GMRULES again]

This MCE doesn't address the engine/MPG problem which is the Aveo's major downfall.

[thegriffon]

Bigger..that first link in the thread (Auto Report) had just one tiny head on pic.

It's called a thumbnail. Traditionally you click on it for a larger pic.

[thegriffon]

^^

Exactly. What in the American subcompact segment stands out?

[a size down from the others, seriously]

ZZZZ.

ZZZZx2.

ZZZZx3.

[Again, I will remind people—not a subcompact!!! It's cheap, not small]

The Aveo does and actually has some variety to the lineup - attractive, restrained sedan; dynamic, sportier hatch.

[pow]

The Aveo does and actually has some variety to the lineup - attractive, restrained sedan; dynamic, sportier hatch.

Yeah, in the same way Cherys, Geelys, and Ssangyongs add variety. The Versa, Fit, Yaris, and Aveo sedan actually look like they were designed by an established car firm, not some mutant startup.

[Flybrian]

Yeah, in the same way Cherys, Geelys, and Ssangyongs add variety. The Versa, Fit, Yaris, and Aveo sedan actually look like they were designed by an established car firm, not some mutant startup.

The Yaris looks like the was designed by people who get paid to design?