SPECIFICATIONS
Overview |
Models: |
Aveo 4-door sedan, Aveo5 5-door hatchback |
Body style / driveline: |
4-door or 5-door, front engine, front-wheel drive, 5 passengers |
Construction: |
Unitized body/frame |
EPA vehicle class: |
Subcompact |
Manufacturing location: |
Bupyong, South Korea |
Key competitors: |
Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris |
Engine |
Type: |
1.6L DOHC I-4 (LXT) |
Displacement (cc / cu in): |
1598 / 97.5 |
Bore & stroke (mm / in): |
79 x 81.5 / 3.11 x 3.21 |
Block material: |
Cast iron |
Cylinder head material: |
Aluminum |
Valvetrain: |
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Fuel delivery: |
Multi-port fuel injection |
Compression ratio: |
9.5:1 |
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): |
103 / 77 @ 5800* |
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
107 / 145 @ 3400* |
Recommended fuel: |
Regular unleaded |
Emission controls: |
Catalytic converter / Delphi EMS |
Estimated fuel economy: |
|
Mi / imp.gal (city / hwy / combined) |
auto: 31 / 46 / 36
man: 32 / 49 / 38 |
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined) |
auto: 9.0 / 6.2 / 7.8
man: 8.7 / 5.8 / 7.4 |
Transmissions |
Type: |
5-speed manual with overdrive, front-wheel drive |
4-speed Aisin automatic with overdrive and Hold Control mode, 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 |
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Reverse: |
3.33 |
2.30 |
Final drive ratio: |
3.94 |
3.84 |
Chassis/Suspension |
Front: |
MacPherson struts with offset coil springs and 17-mm stabilizer bar |
Rear: |
Semi-independent torsion beam axle with coil springs |
Steering type: |
Power rack-and-pinion |
Steering ratio: |
16:1 |
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: |
3 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft): |
10.06 / 33.01 |
Brakes |
Type: |
Ventilated front disc and rear drum, 4-channel ABS optional |
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in): |
front: 256 x 24 / 10.1 x .95 |
Drum diameter x width (mm / in): |
rear: 200 x 35 / 7.8 x 1.38 (lining width) |
Total swept area (sq cm / sq in): |
front: 45 / 6.98
rear: 60 / 9.3 |
Wheels/Tires |
Wheel size and type: |
14-inch x 5.5-inch steel with full wheel covers (std. on LS and Aveo5 SVM)
15-inch x 6-inch aluminum alloy (std. on LT, opt. on LS and Aveo5 LS) |
Tires: |
P185/60R14 all-season touring (std on LS and Aveo5 SVM)
P185/55R15 all-season touring (std on LT; opt. on LS and Aveo5 LS) |
Dimensions |
Exterior |
Aveo Sedan |
Aveo5 |
Wheelbase (mm / in): |
2480 / 97.6 |
2480 / 97.6 |
Overall length (mm / in): |
4310 / 169.7 |
3880 / 152.7 |
Overall width (mm / in): |
1710 / 67.3 |
1670 / 65.7 |
Overall height (mm / in): |
1505 / 59.2 |
1495 / 58.8 |
Track (mm / in): |
front: 1450 / 57.1
rear: 1430 / 56.3 |
front: 1450 / 57.1
rear: 1410 / 55.5 |
Curb weight (kg / lb): |
auto.: 1153 / 2542
man.: 1148 / 2531 |
auto.: 1070 / 2359
man.: 1065 / 2348 |
Interior |
Aveo Sedan |
Aveo5 |
Seating capacity (front / rear): |
2 / 3 |
2 / 3 |
Headroom (mm / in): |
front: 998 / 39.3
rear: 950 / 37.4 |
front: 998 / 39.3
rear: 955 / 37.6 |
Legroom (mm / in): |
front: 1048 / 41.3
rear: 898 / 35.4 |
front: 1048 / 41.3
rear: 898 / 35.4 |
Shoulder room (mm / in): |
front: 1362 / 53.6
rear: 1340 / 52.8 |
front: 1362 / 53.6
rear: 1339 / 52.7 |
Hip room (mm / in): |
front: 1310 / 51.6
rear: 1340 / 52.8 |
front: 1310 / 51.6
rear: 1340 / 52.8 |
Capacities |
Aveo Sedan |
Aveo5 |
EPA interior volume (L / cu ft): |
2919 / 103.1 |
3040 / 107.4 |
EPA cargo volume (L / cu ft): |
350 / 12.4 (seats folded) |
200 / 7.1 (behind rear seats)
1190 / 42 (seats folded) |
EPA passenger volume (L / cu ft) |
2568 / 90.7 |
2843 / 100.4 |
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal): |
45 / 9.9 |
45 / 9.9 |
* SAE certified
STANDARD
AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
EXTERIOR FEATURES |
LS |
LT |
Fog lights (not available on LS Sedan) |
S |
S |
Glass - tinted windshield top band |
S |
S |
Liftgate - rear liftgate (Aveo5) |
S |
S |
Lights - Euro-style side marker repeater lights |
S |
S |
Mirrors - left and right manual remote |
S |
- |
Mirrors - power remote control, heated |
- |
S |
Spoiler - rear liftgate-mounted (Aveo5) |
O |
O |
Spoiler - rear trunk-mounted (Sedan) |
O |
O |
Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel |
O |
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" aluminum , includes P185/55R15 all-season tires |
O |
O |
Windshield wipers - 2-speed with fixed delay |
S |
S |
Wiper/washer - rear-window (Aveo5) |
S |
S |
RS Special Edition Package - includes 15" x 6" aluminum wheels with P185/55R15 all-season tires, rear trunk-mounted spoiler (sedan) or rear liftgate-mounted spoiler (Aveo5), 6-speaker premium sound system, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, chrome door handles (sedan) and Apple iPod (visit aveo.gm.ca for details) (RS badges and Apple iPod Nano shipped separately) |
O |
O |
INTERIOR FEATURES |
LS |
LT |
Accents - metallic grain accents with Charcoal interior or simulated woodgrain accents with 2-tone beige interior |
- |
S |
Acoustic Package |
S |
S |
Air conditioning - manual, with rear-window defogger timer |
O |
S |
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 (Sedan) |
S |
- |
Trunk - release, push-button remote (Sedan) |
- |
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 |
Driver seat - manual height and lumbar adjusters |
S |
S |
Seatback - rear, 60/40 split-folding |
S |
S |
ENTERTAINMENT |
LS |
LT |
All Aveo sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek, scan, auxiliary audio input jack for iPod or digital music player and 4-speaker sound system |
S |
S |
AM/FM stereo, CD player with MP3 playback |
S |
S |
AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD changer with MP3 playback |
O |
O |
MECHANICAL |
LS |
LT |
Brakes - power, front disc/rear drum |
S |
S |
Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS); included with Security Package |
O |
O |
Drive - front wheel |
S |
S |
Engine - 1.6L DOHC L4 with MPI |
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 (included with Security Package) |
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 |
Security Package - includes driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact air bags and 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
O |
O |
Theft-deterrent system - electronic immobilizer |
S |
S |
Warranty - 3 year / 60,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.) |
S |
S |
Warranty - 5 year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details.) |
S |
S |
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. (Subject to change at any time.)
2008 CHEVROLET AVEO: SMALL CAR WITH BIG FEATURES
The Aveo sedan offers a smart-looking exterior and a roomy interior that is characterized by thoughtful details and refinement. It also delivers a confident, dynamic driving experience and generous features usually seen in more expensive cars. It was designed to challenge expectations of what an entry-level car can deliver.
Also returning for '08 is the versatile Aveo5, a five-door model infused with the dynamic attributes of the Aveo sedan, but with a distinctive five-door body style. Both the Aveo5 and Aveo sedan are powered by a sophisticated and fuel-efficient 1.6L DOHC engine that offers fuel economy among the segment's best.
More than just an affordable small car, the 2008 Chevy Aveo is an uncompromising performer, with a great design, a smooth, safe driving experience and amenities that until now were rare in the segment.
Aveo sedan lineup and features
The 2008 Aveo sedan and 5-door are available in LS and LT models. Both models offer many standard features, such as standard side-impact air bags and a wide range of optional equipment.
Aveo standard features include:
- Power rack-and-pinion steering
- Intermittent windshield wipers
- Dual-stage frontal driver and passenger air bags
- Body-colour outside rearview mirrors and door handles
- AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 playback with auxiliary input jack (for an iPod or other device)
- Driver's seat with fold-down armrest, manual height adjuster and manual lumbar adjuster
- Fully reclining front seats
- 60/40 split-folding rear seats with height-adjustable head restraints for outboard passengers
- Tilt steering wheel
- Front head restraints with convenience hooks
- Rear window defogger
- Sunglasses holder
- Driver and front passenger seatback map pockets
- Interior fuel door and trunk releases
Aveo LS options include an Aisin four-speed automatic transmission with Hold Control Mode that gives the driver the ability to manually shift gears (also available on LT); four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (also available on LT); and a sunroof.
Other LS options include:
- AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-disc changer and MP3 playback and six-speaker premium sound system
- Trunk-mounted rear spoiler
- Air conditioning
The uplevel Aveo LT offers the standard features on the LS model, as well as standard equipment that is generally optional on competitive vehicles, including:
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Power windows and locks
- On-key remote keyless entry with content theft-deterrent system
- Deluxe cloth seats
- Fog lamps
To add further excitement to the lineup, Aveo Special Edition RS Package comes with:
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Spoiler
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Six-speaker premium sound system
- Apple iPod Nano and auxiliary audio cable
Crisp, modern exterior design
The Aveo sedan is high in style and progressive in attitude. It features crisp, sculpted lines and a wide, confident stance. The design skillfully creates the illusion of a larger car through such attributes as contoured side feature lines that rise from front to rear, pronounced "shoulders" over the wheel openings and body-colour door sills.
Aveo sedan's V-shaped hood lines point to its distinctively Chevrolet front fascia, which boasts a chrome-accented grille with prominent cross bar and iconic gold bowtie emblem. The sedan's dynamic look is highlighted by premium cues, including three-dimensional, richly detailed headlamps that extend into the hood, available front fog lamps and bold, round taillamps, which are set within jewelled bezels.
Refined interior with a modern twist
Aveo sedan's cabin reflects a youthful interpretation of refinement. Its signature "tall car" design and generous dimension offer ample interior space - capable of accommodating passengers more than 6 feet tall in each of the five seating positions. A combination of sound-dampening technologies and aerodynamics provides a quiet and comfortable ride, even at higher speeds.
The contemporary appearance of the 2008 Aveo sedan's interior is achieved through integrated components, meticulous craftsmanship and complementary colours in three distinctive interior design packages. Striking features, including a two-tone scheme, rich instrumentation; attractive accents (metallic grain for charcoal and charcoal deluxe cloth upholstery, respectively; wood grain appearance for beige and neutral deluxe cloth) provide visual and tactile interest. Precision in fit and finish details caps the Aveo sedan's high-quality appearance.
The sedan's interior was designed for maximum comfort and convenience, which is evidenced in elements such as standard tilting front-seat headrests, a folding driver's armrest and lower-profile rear-seat headrests. Additional conveniences include dual visor vanity mirrors, a sunglass holder on the driver side headliner, door and seatback storage pockets; and clever hooks, located on headrest posts, that can hold items such as backpacks or shopping bags.
Theater-style rear seating provides a commanding view for all passengers. A fully reclining front passenger seat and a 60/40-split folding rear seat expand Aveo's interior cargo capacity, enabling long items, such as skis, to be carried between the trunk and passenger compartment. The trunk offers 350 L (12.4 cubic feet) of storage space.
More value is delivered through the tilt-adjustable steering wheel, six-way adjustable front seats (with manual lumbar adjustment on driver seat), on-key remote keyless entry (no separate fob) and available cruise control.
Aveo sedan's radios are derived from GM's new family of premium radio systems, distinguished by upscale appearance, simplicity of operation and range of features and capabilities. An auxiliary input jack for iPods, satellite radio accessories and other devices is standard on all radios. The base radio is an AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 playback and four speakers. A six-speaker sound system and steering wheel audio controls are available.
A dynamic driving experience
Chevrolet Aveo models are engineered and validated for a broad range of driving and road conditions around the world and tuned for a dynamic, well-planted driving experience. The suspension system features a MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar, and an independent, torsion beam axle-mount compound link-type rear suspension with gas-charged shocks. Power-assisted, variable-rate rack-and-pinion steering is standard. The steering gear is mounted on the front suspension cross member for precise action and stability.
Power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes are standard; a four-channel ABS system is available. The four-sensor system - one at each wheel - incorporates electronic brake force distribution, which balances braking performance based on such factors as road conditions and the weight of passengers and/or cargo.
Drive-enhancing features on the 2008 Aveo sedan also include:
- A wide, solid stance and long wheelbase (2480 mm / 97.6 inches) with a front tread of 1450 mm / 57.1 inches and rear tread of 1430 mm / 56.3 inches deliver a smooth, confident, stable ride. This wide footprint is among the best in class, making the car very surefooted, imparting a sense of confidence and stability among driver and passengers.
- A 17-mm front stabilizer bar combined with higher rate front springs and more highly damped front shocks minimize the amount of vehicle roll and increase the roll damping to provide more precise control for the driver. The suspension bushings also contribute to the precise handling control. This fully retuned suspension package provides a distinctively European-style performance and feel.
- Valve tuning in the rack and pinion hydraulic-assist steering system is consistent with the suspension tuning to provide more precise control.
New, 15-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels are available on Aveo LT (including Aveo5). Fourteen-inch steel wheels with a bolt-on wheel cover are standard.
Responsive powertrain
Powering Aveo and Aveo5 is GM's proven, sophisticated 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder engine that produces 103 horsepower (77 kW)* and 107 lb.-ft. of torque (148 Nm)*. The engine is enhanced by an electronic throttle control and variable geometry induction system, which help maximize power across the rpm range.
The engine's variable geometry induction system is designed with a longer runner length at slower speeds to increase low-end torque up to 10 percent. The system includes a bypass valve that is activated in high rpm or heavy throttle applications. Features include:
- A plastic engine upper cover for noise dampening / quieter operation
- A single serpentine accessory belt drive system with automatic tensioner
- An engine cooling fan system with 366-mm diameter fan
A smooth-shifting, five-speed manual transmission is standard. The available Aisin four-speed automatic transmission features adaptive shift technology.
The segment-exclusive Hold Control Mode special feature helps reduce wheel spin and traction loss on slick roads by allowing the driver to select and hold a higher gear, which reduces torque to the wheels. It enables sportier driving operation by allowing the driver to control shift points similar to manual transmission operation.
Aveo 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.
Safe and secure
The Aveo sedan and Aveo5 are supported by a comprehensive system of safety and security technologies designed to meet safety standards in markets around the globe.
Aveo's safety starts with a high-strength steel structure that creates a safety cage around the passenger compartment. The structure has been engineered to help maintain passenger compartment integrity and features tailor-welded blanks, a feature not typically found on vehicles in the segment.
The 2008 Aveo sedan and Aveo5 include standard advanced dual-stage frontal air bags and the Passenger Sensing System. The dual-stage frontal air bags deploy at different levels, depending on the severity of the crash. Standard seat-mounted side-impact air bags provide additional head and thorax protection.
Additional safety and security features include:
- Front safety belt pretensioners with front-load limiters
- Height-adjustable shoulder belt anchors
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat attachment system in the rear seats
- Rear child safety door locks
- Emergency hatch release inside the trunk
- Fuel door lock with remote release feature
- Available engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system
- Available four-channel ABS
Aveo5 details
Aveo5 was conceived for maximum versatility and practicality, such as the convenience of easy access for both front and rear passengers, and the versatility of a hatchback configuration with ample cargo space that can reach all the way to the front of the cabin.
The Aveo5's signature "tall car" design boasts smooth lines and short front and rear overhangs that give it a bold personality. Distinctive cues, such as the division's signature brand bar and gold bowtie, capture its Chevrolet identity. Dual, folding outside body-colour mirrors lend a streamlined, upscale look and are standard.
Aveo5 is offered in LS and Special Value Model trims. The Aveo5 Special Value Model is surprisingly well-equipped, with standard features that include dual-stage frontal driver and front passenger air bags with GM’s Passenger Sensing System; seat mounted side-impact air bags; vented front disc and rear drum brakes; and front MacPherson strut suspension and rear semi-independent torsion beam suspension.
Aveo5 LS available features include:
- Four-speed Aisin automatic transmission with Hold Control Mode that gives the driver the ability to manually shift gears
- Four-wheel anti-lock brakes
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Fog lamps
- Premium power sunroof with sliding shade and tilt position
- AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 playback and iPod input jack
- Available RS Special Edition Package
Aveo around the world
The Aveo lineup attracts the highest rate of first-time buyers of any GM vehicle, providing a great opportunity to earn these customers' long-term loyalty. Like the small, premium-car Cobalt family and the HHR small crossover vehicle, Aveo also generates a high number of conquest sales.
The Aveo is making inroads around the world and is sold in more than 120 countries under several nameplates (primarily under the Chevrolet brand). It is the top-selling car produced by GM Daewoo in Korea (GMDAT). About half of vehicles produced by GMDAT are Chevrolet models. The number is steadily rising as the expertise and quality record of GM's Korean subsidiary and Chevy's tradition of "more than expected" value increasingly resonate around the globe.
Information from
media.chevrolet.com.