CHEVROLET AVEO (Kalos) Sedan West Drive Sedan

Is there a pulse? Chevrolet Aveo

There is! True, to support the heartbeat of America (once just the name of the Chevrolet brand) is possible only with the help of Korean donors
 
No, the company has the original models. Let's say more: they are full. But without pouring Korean blood, a weak pulse of the automaker will generally come to naught (especially in current difficult times, when the GM concern feels quite bad). Aveo, of course, is not the main factor in maintaining the life of the once legendary brand, but in the light of the latest events (including the sale of Opel), the future of this brand seems very foggy. However, while Russian dealers sell Aveo, and if so, why not give him several pages in our magazine?
 
General impressions
Aveo is a nice machine, there are no words. But nothing more, the Asian roots are felt, the Koreans could not make this car harmonious. This is especially noticeable in the sedan: the trunk seems foreign, like the old Renault Clio Symbol. The hatchback is more proportional, but even here there are awkward elements that appeared as if as a result of tasteless garage tuning (an old -style hatchback has been taken as a basis for the new model, and only plumage touched the changes).
 
The salon causes significantly more positive emotions. Let it look also unpretentious, but very convenient (they worked tightly on ergonomics), and in addition it is collected much better and from more pleasant materials than even the interiors of large real Chevrolet. So, the expensive Tahoe salon has a less solid salon than the affordable Aveo. Spaces by the standards of cars of this class in Korean compact are quite.
 
On the move, Aveo does not demonstrate anything supernatural, but in general, everything does correctly: it is controlled confidently, it accelerates more or less assertively, although you will have to forget about traffic lights immediately. In addition, he is not afraid of our roads: Aveo has a rather high clearance, and the suspension is not to occupy the energy intensity.
 
Chevrolet Aveo
 
Characteristics
Type of body
Hitchback sedan
Number doors 4 3/5
Sum of places 5 5
Length, mm 4310 3920
Width, mm 1710 1680
Height, mm 1505 1505
Wheel base, mm 2480
Road clearance, mm 155
Suspension type:
Front
The back
Independent, with racks like MacPherson
Semi -dependent, spring
Type of drive front
Brakes:
Front
rear
Disk ventilated
Drum
Gas tank volume, l 45
Passive safety rating, protection*:
adults
children
pedestrians
**/2
****
*** 
 
* According to EURONCAP.
 
Choosing a body
The most common car among Aveo is a four -door sedan. In style, it is noticeably different from the machines with a handle of hatchback. The most inexpensive sedan costs 380 630 rubles.
 
The cost of a five -door hatchback is about the same (ceteris paribus, of course). But the three -door for about 10 thousand rubles. cheaper.
 
Sources of movement
The weakest engine has a working volume of 1.2 liters and produces 84 liters. With. Coasting it only with a 5-speed manual. Aveo’s dynamics with such a motor is rather sluggish: up to a hundred, the car accelerates in 12.8 s, and the maximum speed is 170 km/h. Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is low: 7.2 liters in the city and 4.6 liters on the highway. The prices for basic AVEO modifications are indicated above, equipped with just such a power unit.
 
The next engine (in fact, it is he who leads the ruler) with a working volume of 1.4 liters develops 101 liters. With. The dynamics with it is somewhat better than with the base engine: the run up to a hundred takes 11.9 s. The maximum speed increased only 5 km/h, but gasoline consumption remained almost the same: 7.9 liters in the city and 4.7 liters on the highway. The power unit is connected to both mechanics and automatic. The surcharge for the latter is about 40-50 thousand rubles. The engine itself increases the cost of Aveo at least to 433-440 thousand per car in the basic configuration. It should be noted that such a motor is not installed on a three -door in the poorest performance, but the sedan and a five -door hatchback can be equipped with it, despite the level of equipment.
 
Basic levels of equipment
The most affordable level of execution is clearly and unpretentious Base. The cost of a car with such a prefix is \u200b\u200b373 360-383 360 rubles. (depending on the type of body). This price includes a driver’s pillow, a central lock, an electric drive of the front glasses, folding rear seats, as well as a simple radio.
 
A higher level of equipment LS (416 470-426 030 rub.). The main differences from the base painted in the color of the body, door handles and buildings of external mirrors, the presence of a passenger aerial range, a central castle with DU, heating of mirrors, an on -board computer (for a sedan, the last two positions are available only for surcharge), as well as adjusting the driver's seat in height. The car in the standard with a 1.4-liter engine (444 070-449 830 rubles) receives an additional ABS (not all AVEO in execution of LS is equipped with it).
 
Topa is considered the LT set. It should immediately note some of its features: in particular, three-door hatchbacks with the LT prefix does not exist in principle, and the LT sedan is found only with a 1.4-liter power unit, so its minimum cost is higher than that of five-door (483,630 rubles against 444 030 rub.). Equipment includes an electric drive of all glasses, six speakers instead of four, music control buttons on the steering wheel, as well as fog lights.
 
Additives?
In terms of pre -equipment Aveo, it has great potential. There are both separate options (for example, painting like metallic for 7900 rubles or alloy wheels for 12 thousand), as well as packages (even more of the equipment of equipment), allowing to supply cheap AVEO with elements characteristic of richer versions. Say, for about 33 thousand rubles. You can install air conditioning and ABS in the basic three -door hatchback. All this allows you to fill in the gaps between the levels of execution, and it makes it possible to choose a model with the desired options and without unnecessary positions.
 
COMPETITION
 
Hyundai Getz
One of the best Korean players in the segment. It has good handling, worthy of dynamics (with larger motors), as well as a high -quality, comfortable and rather spacious interior. The choice of the body is limited. In addition, Getz made his debut for a long time and managed to become obsolete.
 
Renault Symbol
In fact, the current Symbol is a deeply modernized version of the old ugly duckling. He has no outstanding features except perhaps a large trunk and a soft suspension. The appearance is still controversial, albeit more pretty than before. The car is outdated, besides it is expensive.
 
Fiat albea
Albea is built on an outdated platform, which, however, does not prevent her from showing good handling (in fact, this is the main trump card of the model). There is no body choice: fiat is available only with four doors. But the Italian is cheaper than AVEO, moreover, it is originally equipped with a 1.4-liter engine.

 
 
   
 
 
 

Source: Magazine Cars and prices June 22, 2009.