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New for 2006

• Optional air bags (seat mounted) for driver and front passenger
• Advanced dual-stage frontal air bags with GM Passenger Sensing System
• Available cruise control and remote keyless entry
• Available 15-inch alloy five-spoke wheels and P185/55R15 all-season blackwall tires
• Fourteen-inch steel wheels with new bolt-on wheel covers
• Retuned suspension with improved steering response and larger-diameter front stabilizer bar
• Tilting front seat headrests
• Electronic throttle control for 1.6L E-TEC II engine
• Revised gray fabrics and Charcoal/Titanium interior color scheme
• Rear safety belt length increased
• Coat hooks on both rear assist grips
• Meets ULEV II emissions

Model Lineup

	Engine	Transmissions
	E-TEC II 1.6L I4	5-spd man	4-spd auto
Aveo LS 4-Dr./5-Dr.	S	S	S
Aveo LT 4-Dr./5-Dr.	S	S	O

Key:
Standard = S
Optional = O
Not available = -

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SPECIFICATIONS

Overview
Models:	Aveo 4-door, Aveo 5-door
Body style / driveline:	4-door and 5-door, unitized frame, front engine, front-wheel drive, 5 passengers
Construction:	Steel body material, galvanized
EPA vehicle class:	Subcompact
Manufacturing location:	Bupyong, South Korea
Key competitors:	Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Toyota Echo/Yaris

Engine
Type:	1.6L DOHC I-4 (L91)
Displacement (cu in / cc):	97.5 / 1598
Bore & stroke (in / mm):	3.11 x 3.21 / 79 x 81.5
Block material:	Cast iron
Cylinder head material:	Aluminum
Valvetrain:	DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Ignition system:	Direct ignition system
Fuel delivery:	Multi-port fuel injection
Compression ratio:	9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):	103 / 77 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):	107 / 145 @ 3600
Recommended fuel:	87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm):	6500
Emission controls:	Catalytic converter / Delphi EMS
Estimated fuel economy
Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)	man: 31 / 46 / 36 auto: 29 / 45 / 34
L/100km (city / hwy / combined)	man: 9.1 / 6.2 / 7.8 auto: 9.7 / 6.3 / 8.2

Transmissions	Manual (M78)	Automatic (MV6)
Type:	5-speed manual with overdrive, front-wheel drive	4-speed automatic with overdrive, front-wheel drive
Gear ratios (:1):
First:	3.55	2.88
Second:	1.95	1.57
Third:	1.28	1.00
Fourth:	0.97	0.70
Fifth:	0.76	-
Reverse:	3.33	2.30
Final drive ratio:	3.94	3.84

Chassis/Suspension
Front:	MacPherson struts with offset coil springs and 18-mm stabilizer bar
Rear:	Trailing arm, torsion beam axle with coil
Steering type:	Power rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:	16:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:	3
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):	16 / 4.9

Brakes
Type:	Power-assisted front disc and rear drum, Delphi 4-channel ABS optional
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):	front: 10.1 x .95 / 256 x 24
Drum diameter x width (in / mm):	rear: 7.8 x 1.38 / 200 x 35 (lining width)
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm):	front: 6.98 / 45 rear: 9.3 / 60

Brakes
Wheel size and type:	14-inch x 5.5-inch steel with full wheel covers (std on Special Value Model and LS)
	14-inch x 5.5-inch aluminum alloy (opt on LS)
	15-inch x 6.5-inch aluminum alloy (std on LT, opt on LS)
Tires:	P185/60R14 all-season touring P185/55R15 all-season touring (spare: T105/70D14)

Dimensions
Exterior	Sedan	5-door
Wheelbase (in / mm):	97.6 / 2480	97.6 / 2480
Overall length (in / mm):	166.7 / 4235	152.8 / 3881
Overall width (in / mm):	65.7 / 1670	65.8 / 1671
Overall height (in / mm):	58.8 / 1494	58.9 / 1496
Track (in / mm):	front: 57.1 / 1450; rear: 55.5 / 1410	front: 57.1 / 1450; rear: 55.5 / 1410
Curb weight (lb / kg):	2469 / 1120 - automatic 2458 / 1115 - manual	2447 / 1110 - automatic 2436 / 1105 - manual
Interior	Sedan	5-door
Seating capacity (front / rear):	2 / 3	2 / 3
Headroom (in / mm):	front: 39.2 / 996 rear: 37.6 / 955	front: 39.3 / 998 rear: 37.6 / 955
Legroom (in / mm):	front: 41.2 / 1046 rear: 35.3 / 897	front: 41.3 / 1048 rear: 35.4 / 898
Shoulder room (in / mm):	front: 53.6 / 1362 rear: 52.7 / 1399	front: 53.6 / 1362 rear: 52.8 / 1340
Hip room (in / mm):	front: 51.6 / 1310 rear: 52.8 / 1340	front: 51.6 / 1310 rear: 52.8 / 1340
Capacities	Sedan	5-door
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L):	102.7 / 2907	107.4 / 3040
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):	11.7 / 328.5	7 / 198.2 42 / 1189.4 seat folded & flipped
Fuel tank (imp.gal / L):	10 / 45	10 / 45

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STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES	LS	LT
Fog lights - front (included with available Sport Appearance Package on 4-door models; standard on 5-door models only)	S	S
Glass - tinted windshield top band	S	S
Liftgate - rear liftgate (five door models)	S	S
Lights - Euro-style side marker repeater lights	S	S
Mirrors - left and right manual remote	S	-
Mirrors - left manual remote/right power remote, heated	-	S
Package - Sport Appearance: includes 15" x 6" aluminum wheels with P185/55R15 all-season tires, mudguards, fog lights (4-door), rear liftgate spoiler (5-door) and 6-speaker premium sound system (requires up-level sound system on LS models)	O	O
Spoiler - rear liftgate (five door models)	O	O
Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel	-	O
Tires - P185/60R14 all-season	S	S
Wheels - 14" x 5.5" steel with bolt-on wheel covers	S	S
Wheels - 15" x 6" styled aluminum, includes P185/55R15 all-season tires (requires available Sport Appearance Package on LS models)	O	O
Windshield wipers - 2-speed with fixed delay	S	S
Wiper/washer - rear-window (five door models)	S	S

INTERIOR FEATURES	LS	LT
Accents - graphite on interior door handles and power window switch bezels and fabric door trim	-	S
Air conditioning - manual	O	O
Assist grips - front-passenger and rear outboard	S	S
Auxiliary power outlet - 12-volt, centre console	S	S
Clock - digital	S	S
Console - front floor with storage and cupholders	S	S
Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features	-	S
Defogger - electric rear-window	S	S
Door locks - power	-	S
Driver foot rest	S	S
Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted	S	S
Fuel door - release, manual remote	S	S
Heat ducts - rear seat, floor	S	S
Instrumentation - analogue cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauge)	S	S
Light - dome	S	S
Steering column - tilt adjustable	S	S
Sunshades - LH and RH: vanity mirrors	S	S
Trunk - release, manual remote (four door models)	S	S
Windows - power	-	S
Smoker's Package - includes ashtray and lighter	S	S

SEATS	LS	LT
Cloth reclining front bucket seats with height/tilt adjustable head restraints, shopping bag hooks and passenger seatback pocket	S	S
Seatback - rear, 60/40 split-folding	S	S

SOUND SYSTEMS	LS	LT
All Aveo sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek, scan and 4-speaker sound system	S	S
AM/FM stereo	S	-
AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback	O	S
AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer and MP3 playback	O	O

MECHANICAL	LS	LT
Brakes - power, front disc/rear drum	S	S
Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	O	O
Drive - front wheel	S	S
Engine - 1.6L DOHC L4 with MFI	S	S
Engine block heater	S	S
Exhaust system - heavy-duty	S	S
Steering - power, rack-and-pinion	S	S
Suspension - front MacPherson strut/rear torsion beam	S	S
Transmission - 5-speed manual	S	S
Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive and Hold Control (includes brake/transmission shift interlock)	O	O

SAFETY AND SECURITY	LS	LT
Air bags - driver and front-passenger, frontal with Passenger Sensing System	S	S
Air bags - driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact	O	O
Brake/transmission shift interlock (automatic transmission only)	S	S
Door locks - rear door, child-security	S	S
Headlights - Daytime Running Lights, warning-on-system	S	S
Keyless entry system - remote with alarm	-	S
Safety belts - front shoulder, height-adjustable with pre-tensioners	S	S
Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), rear seats	S	S

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.

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2006 CHEVROLET AVEO: REFINEMENTS ENHANCE VALUE AND SAFETY

Chevrolet Aveo enters the 2006 model year with enhanced levels of safety and convenience. The safety changes for '06 include optional side-impact air bags (seat mounted) for the driver and front passenger, as well as new, advanced two-stage frontal air bags with an automatic front passenger sensing system. Also, the rear safety belts are longer. These changes enhance a vehicle already renowned for safety.

The Aveo lineup for '06 includes a four-door sedan and a stylish five-door body style. Each seats five adults and is available in two trim levels: the LS and LT. Aveo's size enhances maneuverability in crowded city environments, but its room - one of the roomiest vehicles in its segment - and highway manners make it a comfortable choice for longer road trips. Theater-style seating for the rear seats helps provide excellent visibility for all passengers.

In addition to ample passenger room, Aveo offers clever storage features in the front console, a passenger seat back pocket, and accessory hooks at the top of each front headrest for suspending shopping bags. The rear seat of the four-door folds flat for more cargo room and allows pass-through from the trunk. The five-door offers the only rear seat in the segment that folds flat and flips forward, for a segment-leading 42 cubic feet (1,190 L) of cargo space.

All models are powered by the E-TEC II 1.6L four-cylinder, a sophisticated DOHC/16-valve engine with variable-geometry intake that develops 103 horsepower (97 kw) at 6,000 rpm and 107 lb.-ft. (145 Nm) of torque. Electronic throttle control is new for '06. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a four-speed automatic is available. The automatic features a "hold control" button. Selecting "hold control" turns the four-speed automatic into a three-speed manual, with the driver changing gears by moving through the gated shifter. The "hold control" mode also enables the driver to better control wheel spin at low speeds on slippery surfaces by manually selecting a higher gear.

Aveo now meets the ULEV II emissions standard which, along with its outstanding fuel economy, makes it one of the cleanest, most economical vehicles available in North America. EPA ratings are 31 city/46 highway with the manual transmission and 29/45 with the automatic.

Refined chassis, responsive ride

The Aveo's front-wheel drive chassis system features MacPherson struts in front and a torsion-beam suspension in the rear. The steering gear is located on the front suspension cross member, which enhances shock absorption and provides more precise and stable handling characteristics. Rack-and-pinion hydraulic-assist steering is comfortable and direct. Aveo also has a wide stance, with a front tread of 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) and a rear tread of 56.3 inches (1,430 mm), which provides a sure-footed driving experience.

Aveo's 97.6-inch wheelbase (2,480 mm) is among the longest in the class, and contributes to the car's smooth ride and stability. Ride and handling refinements for 2006 include steering calibrations that help provide a sporty, more responsive feel and a larger-diameter front stabilizer bar that helps reduce lean while cornering. The new, 18-mm bar replaces the previous 17-mm stabilizer bar.

New, 15-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels and 185/55R15 all-season tires are available on the LS and LT models, enhancing the "buttoned-down" feel of the Aveo and giving it a sporty appearance. The standard 14-inch steel wheels receive a new, stylish bolt-on wheel cover.

Well equipped

Standard features for all models include a tilt steering column, AM/FM stereo, six-way adjustable driver seat, rear-window defroster, remote fuel door and a practical 60/40 split-bench rear seat that folds for more cargo room. The instrument panel includes a tachometer, speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge and lighting dimmer control. The IP also has a center storage tray, lighter, extra 12-volt outlet, digital quartz clock and lighted glove box. Materials and textures offer a distinctively non-entry-level feel.

The interior is further refined for 2006 with new upholstery fabrics and a contemporary Charcoal/Titanium interior color scheme. Tilting front seat headrests also have been added.

The new-for-2006 cruise control and remote keyless entry package is standard on LT models, which also includes the following standard equipment: AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback capability, power door locks, power windows, remote keyless entry, and body-colored outside heated rearview mirrors (passenger side power). The Sport Appearance package for both the LS and LT include: 15" alloy wheels, mudguards, fog lamps (sedan), spoiler (5-door) and 6-speaker premium sound system.

Quality design and manufacturing

From the drawing boards of Giorgetto Giugiaro's renowned Italdesign studios in Turin, Italy, the Aveo five-door's striking design is an achievement in highly efficient packaging. Distinctive cues, such as the division's signature brand bar and gold bowtie, clearly mark the Aveo as true Chevrolet. Both body styles are manufactured at the world-class Bupyong, South Korea facility.

A high-quality driving experience comes from a strong vehicle body that is well insulated. Aveo's unibody uses high-strength steel in more than 46 percent of its structural components. Build quality is clear in the fit of the exterior body panels, which have consistently trim 3-mm gaps - a benchmark normally associated with more expensive vehicles. Extensive sound insulation helps minimize wind, road and engine noise. Even the exhaust system is tuned to reduce noise.

Safety on the road

The Aveo offers strong occupant protection, which centers on its stable passenger cell. It is made predominately of high-strength steel and forms a protective safety cage around the passenger compartment, with the front structure designed to distribute crash energy along multiple load paths. The B-pillar, for example, moves like a pendulum rather than folding and protruding into the passenger compartment during a crash. Known as tailor-welded blanking, or the pendulum method, this design feature is typically used only in larger, upper-segment vehicles.

Aveo's standard dual-diagonal brake system includes large, ventilated front discs and self-adjusting rear drum brakes. The rear brakes have a wide lining for increased service life. A four-channel, four-sensor ABS system with electronic brake force distribution is available.

New advanced dual-stage frontal air bags with the GM Passenger Sensing System and optional side-impact (seat mounted) air bags are standard, along with safety belt pretensioners and height-adjustable shoulder belt anchors for the front seats. The rear seat features shoulder belts in all three seating positions. The standardized child safety seat system, Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH), provides two lower anchors and a top tether anchor to be used to secure a child seat to the vehicle seat structure. These anchorages are designed to make it easier to properly install compatible child safety seats. Other standard child-safety features include rear child security door locks and an emergency trunk latch release handle inside the trunk of the sedan.

Information from media.chevrolet.com.