CHEVROLET AVEO (Kalos) Sedan West Drive Sedan

Chevrolet Aveo: ... anyway, drive you!

The new Aveo has become buried, cheerful and can compete with stylish and more expensive competitors at a new level. Its main advantage is still the price.
The new Chevrolet Aveo began its invasion with a curious advertising campaign. Moreover, with a parody to the famous video with the dancing transformer Citroen C4, which received bronze in Cannes. The next funny series also beats the bells and whistles of sports cars, large SUVs and other cars that are unsuitable in real life, while AVEO, all such practical and simple, calmly rolls around the city.
The bet in the positioning of the new General Motors hatchback is made on its versatility. Which is emphasized by the slogan Get Real, which in Russia decided not to even translate. Be a realist? Look at things really? Smiling at the creative of the advertisers, having sympathized with Citroenu (parody is always easier than inventing your original move) and checking a new machine, do you feel an unpleasant aftertaste, what, Aveo for bores and realists who are only interested in and went?. It is enough to look at the fresh exterior of the new items to understand at all.
On the contrary, the new Chevrolet Aveo, which was first introduced to the Auto Show in Geneva in March, clearly wants to like it. Following the fashion trends in the auto design, which affect not only expensive sedans, but also compact city models, externally the baby has become more confident and aggressive. After all, small cars in today's overloaded cities are becoming more and more popular, which means that they should be attractive and stylish. By the way, in Russia, an Aveo is now sold in Russia, and the three -door is traditionally more sporty and fit: it seems that Chevrolet intends to get fashionable youth in their ranks. And it was the three -door that we decided to take the test to get acquainted with the young crusader.
 
A self -confident expression on the face, impudent headlights at the sight of competitors, he no longer lowers his eyes modestly and embarrassed! The energetic lines of the radiator grille, divided in half with an impressive (too impressive!) Cross of Chevrolet, apparently, the designers in a creative impulse did not think at all about where to hang the number. Yes, without a state sign, Aveo's muzzle would look better, but unfortunately, the guardians of order are unlikely to understand the aesthetic suffering of the Aveo-owner. With gills, side mirrors were perhaps overdoed, but otherwise sharp lines and round details successfully harmonize in the appearance of the car.
 
With long doors, you must be more accurate in the parking lot
Gills at side mirrors seem superfluous
Since the doors provide penetration both on the front seats and in the back row, they are quite long (with a too friendly neighboring parking, they should be opened accurately) and heavy. But passengers will not grumble too much when sending them to the rear seat: the opening is quite large, and it is quite possible to get back without wiping their body with clothes. You can sit at the back with an increase of up to 180 cm even comfortably for a compact three -door hatchback, provided that there will be two passengers: Aveo length is 3920 mm, width 1680 mm, and a wheelbase 2480 mm. And subjectively, the car seems more spacious than its predecessor.

Passengers will not grumble too much, going into exile for the back seat
Dissatisfaction with the rear passengers can only be caused by the absence of any handles with a Ligac driver will not help both the seat belts and normal adult windows, only the window. Although if you plant children back, the deficiency turns into a dignity and a funny design element.
   
Round elements of design comfortably fit into the general style
 
Rear windows in the three -door children's

But we, of course, are primarily interested in the main chair that is over which the steering wheel is installed. Oh, the steering wheel in Aveo immediately catches your eye due to its almost bus diameter. In this, he resembles the senior relative of Lacetti. It is also unsuccessful, as in Lacetti - on the knitting needles, there are a sound signal buttons, which, in a minute of danger from habit, is difficult to find.

The radio is borrowed from the older Epica model

After a couple of minutes, you can see a hard but cute torpedo plastic, devices and a built -in radio, borrowed, no less, from Epica, and an electronic watch made under the windshield. Round deflectors and round door handles are pleasing to the eye. Economically resolved the issue with cup holders, they hide in a retractable panel under the central console. Convenient air conditioning control, remote control of the radio on the steering wheel, well -read devices: the interior makes a solid, although a somewhat boring impression. It is impossible not to mention a serious drawback: there are mirrors in sunscreen visors, but the driver's lid does not have a lid! Kopecheal savings? And the poor driver has to choose: either the sun in the eyes, or reflection distracting from the road
The seat and the steering wheel can be adjusted in height, but the steering wheel is not provided for the departure in the top trim levels. Do you know why most women move so close to the steering wheel? Of course, in addition to our obsessive desire to constantly see the hood. Cars are designed by men for men and for anatomical reasons that the ladies often lack the same adjustment in departure: either the hands do not reach the steering wheel, or their knees knock on the panel. Aveo has no inconvenience in Aveo. Comfortably lies in the hand and a highly located gearbox lever, but
 
The bus steering wheel is not too comfortable
The scales of the devices are clear
But the transmission remained as unsuccessful. The memories of the dangling lever of the Lacetti gearbox with excessively long moves are still fresh. So, when manipulating the Aveo lever, I want the on -board computer display between the tachometer and the speedometer, it is displayed, as with an automatic machine, the transmission turned on for confidence.
Aveo gives the impression of a toy light pedal, a light lever of the KPPOBMANALY LIGHT seems to be a car itself, when a 1.2-liter motor suddenly cheerfully disperses the hatchback, although miracles should not be expected from it. Each of the 84 horses does what it can, maintaining the edification of 3000-4000 rpm, but I do not want to make protracted overtaking on the highway. Aveo trump card is not in power that 84 hp, which is 284, all the same, everyone drags side by side at six -lane prospectus at a speed of 5 km/h. Here, Aveo shows agility, allowing, due to small sizes and maneuverability, pushing it into the most unexpected loopholes, shock between the rows, winning a meter after a meter.
Those who are not going to move only around the loaded city and arrogantly squeeze the car when parking to where jeeps did not fit, a more optimal choice is a 1.4-liter 98-horsepower engine. There is clearly not enough on the highway on the highway, and the assault on the roadway may seem unjustified to adventurism. By the way, Aveo 1.2 and Aveo 1.4 are distinguished by the inclusion of the rear gear: on the youngest, you need to remember the auto -shell six, and the Opel ring, which must be pulled up and then move the lever to the left and forward.

The energy -intensive suspension is pleasing. It has never happened to break through her all the bumps of the car skipping elastic, like a ball, responding only to a rubber ringing. At the same time, the suspension is quite stiff and allows you to clearly write arcs of turns. Although with a lateral wind it is difficult to get rid of the feeling that the light hatchback of that will blow away, and small rolls with vihi contribute to this unpleasant feeling. Similar fears cover along with vibration and swaying when a truck rushes past. The sensations at high speeds are uncomfortable, as if Aveo was about to take off. The rest of the trip is a good sound insulation, the motor rumble only at high speeds, the Epic (or epic?) A radio tape recorder can read the MP3 and perceive the connected player. Just do not make the sound too loudly, otherwise the rattles of the speakers will be heard as the bass.
What buyers interested in saving will evaluate, especially at the current gasoline prices, is the fuel consumption at the request of the automaker, the 1.2-liter power unit eats an average of 5.5 liters per 100 km, and a 1.4-liter 6 liters. Of course, there’s nothing to say about parking, Aveo is not Smart, but with its dimensions and a radius of a 5.03 meter turn, most potential places in the yard and the office will be available.
Aveo obviously considers below his dignity to take care of some things there: the glove box and trunk are clearly not his main advantages. If there are four in the car, then only packages from the supermarket will be applied from behind, and even then with a margin for a couple of days. It is worth going on a long journey together (with folded rear seats, the volume increases to 980 liters), or light (using non -native 220 liters).
 
Glove box...
... and the trunk is not the strongest trump cards Aveo
Chevrolet Aveo has remained a car for those who are looking for a good and at the same time affordable bite hatchback. The cost of a new Aveo in a three -door body starts from 311,200 rubles, a five -door of 321 200 rubles. For this money, you will receive a car from 1.2- liter 84-horsepower engine with a five-speed mechanical transmission, a complement, a driver’s pillow, front electric windows, rudder adjustment in height, a built-in radio with 4 speakers. Alas, there will be no air conditioning, so you will have to pay up to 330,000 rubles. Car prices with a 1.4-liter engine are no longer so affordable: from 381 911 rubles. The machine is offered only with a 1.4-liter engine from 419,886 rubles. Prices for a five -door hatchback are not much. A tested car with an ABS, a route computer, a leather finish of the steering wheel and a gearbox lever, adjusting the height of a driver's seat and steering, electric drive and heated mirrors, fog lights, control of an audio system on the steering wheel, etc., which is not bad for a budget car, costs 374 800 rubles.
 
The new Aveo has become buried, cheerful and can compete with stylish and more expensive competitors at a new level. Its main advantage is still the price. The cost -pel Corsa with a 1.0-liter engine starts at 336,500 rubles, and for 1.2 the minimum price already starts with 386,500 rubles. Automatic 1.4-liter corses require a minimum amount of 426,500 rubles from a potential owner. In the same Ford Fiesta league from 325,000 (1.3 liters, mechanics) and 377,000 rubles (1.3 liters, robot). Prices for bright and dynamic Mazda2 from 424,000 rubles, however, there is already a 1.5-liter engine, but others are not provided. Perhaps the most expensive offer of Renault in the person of Clio from 424,300 rubles per 1.2 liters, even without air conditioning.
By accessibility, the new Aveo can be compared only with the Hyundai Getz veteran: only 333,900 rubles for a basic package with a 1.4-liter engine. But you must admit, after all, Getz is simpler, and the look is no longer so fashionable and fresh.
It turns out that the new Aveo, approaching the design of competitors and offering good options, retained its price advantage. The car gives exactly what you expect from him: no more, but no less. It is suitable for stylish boys and girls who have not yet earned a Peugeot 207, or as a second car in the family, as well as young couples who have not yet acquired a child and cottages. Otherwise, you need to look in the direction of more spacious and lifting options.
Svetlana Aleeva
The price of the tested car is 374 800 rubles
Complete the test of the tested car
Frontary airbags
Side airbags
Inflatable curtains
Abs
Steering amplifier
Adjustable steering column in height
Steering wheel decoration with leather
Multifunctional steering wheel
Remote Central Castle
Air conditioner
Electric drive and heating of external mirrors
Electr -glass lifts are front
CD-audio system
Back seat
Trip computer
Fog lights
Coloring metallic
ISO-FIX children's seat mount
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Specifications
Body
Car Chevrolet Aveo
Body type three -door hatchback
The number of places 5
Trunk volume, l 220
Equipped mass, kg 1030
Full mass, kg 1503
Length, mm 3920
Width, mm 1680
Height, mm 1505
Wheel base, mm 2480
Road clearance, mm 160
Engine
Basin type with distributed fuel injection
Front location, transversely
Location and number of cylinders 4 in a row
Working volume, cm 1206
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm 69.7x79.0
Compression degree 10.5
The number of valves per cylinder 16
Maximum power, L.S./rpm 84/6000
Maximum torque, NM/rpm 114/3800
Transmission
The gearbox is mechanical, 5-speed
Front drive
McPherson front suspension with a reptile stability stabilizer
The rear suspension is semi -dependent, spring, with a reptile stabilizer
Front brakes Disco ventilated
The rear brakes are drum
Tires 155/80 R13; 185/60 R14; 185/55 R15
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 172
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, from 13.0
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
city cycle -
country cycle -
mixed cycle 5.5
Fuel tank capacity, l 45
Fuel AI-95
   
   
 

Source: Carclub.ru