My new Aveo UVA - Team-BHP

kumar25rs · 13th August 2007, 17:37

Hi all,
This is my first post in team-bhp.After doing a lot of reach for six months, took deliver on 3rd August 07.This is my first car.

I did check out various cars in this segment, well all the cars have their pros and cons. Firstly I was looking for space, decent fuel economy, good leg space, high ground clearance and ease of driving.

After driving the car for a week here are my observations

Pros:-
Engine is smooth and silent
Very spacious and comfortable
NVH factors are very good and car is very silent from inside
High ground clearance (188 mm)
Tilt steering is a very useful feature
City drivability is easy

Cons:-
Not so smooth gear shift
Interiors are not that great compared swift or getz
Rear visibility
Dash board reflects and it is very hard to drive
Pickup drops while AC is on

Price:-
5, 37,500 (on road) – 7,800 (Music system) + 4,600 (color) = 5, 34,300

Pictures: (are from my mobile)

Will let you know about the fuel efficiency, more pics and short term review will follow.
thanks team-bhp

<----Saravana---->

tez · 13th August 2007, 19:08

congrats kumar.. let us know your review of the car

finneyp · 13th August 2007, 20:31

Congrats Kumar! U-VA looks nice and elegant!

I guess you are the 2nd U-VA owner on this forum after Eatmydust!
Do post your FE figures too.

rjstyles69 · 13th August 2007, 21:08

Congrats on your purchase Kumar. Do post up pics of the interiors too.

I like the color of the car. What shade is that ?

nirmalts · 13th August 2007, 23:50

Congrats Kumar! Welcome to the Aveo club. Nice buy.

Unfortunately, you missed the "GM maintenance promise" by a week. GM hasn't changed anything in UVA before and after Aug 10th. So you can be happy that you have a "guaranteed" car.

Enjoy

Nirmal

warchild · 14th August 2007, 00:31

Congrats buddy on the new buy, UVA is real pretty looking car especially from from the side.
Do keep us posted of your break-in period experience & drives you would be doing with her in the future

Nimz · 14th August 2007, 01:39

Congrats and hope you got a "I love my Chevy" doll too..

UVA is a neat car.. I have seen EMD's UVA.. very roomy.. Do post a short review / mileage / performance / buying experience etc.. and some pics too..

Nimz

breezydrive · 14th August 2007, 01:49

Congrats Kumar ! I think they call it RAINFOREST GREEN. nice color man!
Give ur feedback after 1000-1500 km.

Karandeep81 · 14th August 2007, 01:59

Hey Kumar congrats on your buy ! UVa is a nice car with clean and sharp lines .. Enjoy your ride

EatMyDust · 14th August 2007, 07:52

Congrats da, welcome to the UVA club!

She looks great! Btw, I have the Platinum metallic Base version.

Dude, is this some new Chevy dealer in Bangy? Never seen a ARAS motor advt. sticker!

@Nimz: He's already got the Chevy teddy- I could see him relaxing at the back of the car

-EMD

pawan_pullarwar · 14th August 2007, 08:28

Congratulations.. Its nice car..

reignofchaos · 14th August 2007, 08:35

Surprisingly enough I'm finding tonnes of UVAs in the US this time. Its really strange cos US was supposed to be home of monster sized cars/trucks/SUVs.

GTO · 14th August 2007, 11:06

Congrats on the car, Kumar. And thank you for an honest initial appraisal. These are the kind of points that our reviews section deserves:

Quote:

Pros:-
Engine is smooth and silent
Very spacious and comfortable
NVH factors are very good and car is very silent from inside
High ground clearance (188 mm)
Tilt steering is a very useful feature
City drivability is easy

Cons:-
Not so smooth gear shift
Interiors are not that great compared swift or getz
Rear visibility
Dash board reflects and it is very hard to drive
Pickup drops while AC is on

How did you find the price? Do you think its worth it?

kumar25rs · 14th August 2007, 12:35

Thanks everyone!
@breezydrive - Its Rainforest green

@EatMyDust - thanx buddy, I bought the car in my native (Madurai), Since Iam planning to get a transfer to Chennai

@GTO - Yeah its bit pricey, But my mom is suffering from a back problem and she was very comfortable in uva than swift or getz. All the cars have their own pros and cons. Gear shift and interiors were great in getz prime 1.3 gls, but you cannot get everything in a package and there must be some compromise.

Guys any suggestion on seat covers, am confused between soft leather and fabric since it is very hot here (38 degree)

thanks,
Kumar

phamilyman · 14th August 2007, 12:41

Considering that the swift ZXi wouldnt be too expensive above the UVA - I would wanna know why you chose the UVA?

The ZXIs climate control, airbags, and ABS make for an appealing package, to me. What was your thought process.

Congrats on your new car - has the dealer said anything about your car being included in the promise scheme?

13th August 2007, 17:37	#1 (permalink)
kumar25rs Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 9	My new Aveo UVA Hi all, This is my first post in team-bhp.After doing a lot of reach for six months, took deliver on 3rd August 07.This is my first car. I did check out various cars in this segment, well all the cars have their pros and cons. Firstly I was looking for space, decent fuel economy, good leg space, high ground clearance and ease of driving. After driving the car for a week here are my observations Pros:- Engine is smooth and silent Very spacious and comfortable NVH factors are very good and car is very silent from inside High ground clearance (188 mm) Tilt steering is a very useful feature City drivability is easy Cons:- Not so smooth gear shift Interiors are not that great compared swift or getz Rear visibility Dash board reflects and it is very hard to drive Pickup drops while AC is on Price:- 5, 37,500 (on road) – 7,800 (Music system) + 4,600 (color) = 5, 34,300 Pictures: (are from my mobile) Will let you know about the fuel efficiency, more pics and short term review will follow. thanks team-bhp <----Saravana---->

13th August 2007, 20:31	#3 (permalink)
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,203 View My Garage	Congrats Kumar! U-VA looks nice and elegant! I guess you are the 2nd U-VA owner on this forum after Eatmydust! Do post your FE figures too. __________________ Drive Safe, your loved ones need you! My passion is not driving Cars, but driving a FIAT! Finney, Palio 1.2 NV - 2004

13th August 2007, 21:08	#4 (permalink)
rjstyles69 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 2,499 View My Garage	Congrats on your purchase Kumar. Do post up pics of the interiors too. I like the color of the car. What shade is that ? __________________ Cheers rjstyles You never really learn to SWEAR until you learn to DRIVE.

14th August 2007, 00:31	#6 (permalink)
warchild BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore (Metropolis de motorheads) Posts: 56 View My Garage	Congrats buddy on the new buy, UVA is real pretty looking car especially from from the side. Do keep us posted of your break-in period experience & drives you would be doing with her in the future __________________ SaM. Palio 1.2 El_PS \| Blr

14th August 2007, 07:52	#10 (permalink)
EatMyDust BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 121	Congrats da, welcome to the UVA club! She looks great! Btw, I have the Platinum metallic Base version. Dude, is this some new Chevy dealer in Bangy? Never seen a ARAS motor advt. sticker! @Nimz: He's already got the Chevy teddy- I could see him relaxing at the back of the car -EMD Last edited by EatMyDust : 14th August 2007 at 07:59.

13th August 2007, 19:08	#2 (permalink)
tez BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pune Posts: 323	congrats kumar.. let us know your review of the car

13th August 2007, 23:50	#5 (permalink)
nirmalts BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pforzheim. Germany Posts: 210 View My Garage	Congrats Kumar! Welcome to the Aveo club. Nice buy. Unfortunately, you missed the "GM maintenance promise" by a week. GM hasn't changed anything in UVA before and after Aug 10th. So you can be happy that you have a "guaranteed" car. Enjoy Nirmal

14th August 2007, 01:39	#7 (permalink)
Nimz BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 367 View My Garage	Congrats and hope you got a "I love my Chevy" doll too.. UVA is a neat car.. I have seen EMD's UVA.. very roomy.. Do post a short review / mileage / performance / buying experience etc.. and some pics too.. Nimz

14th August 2007, 01:49	#8 (permalink)
breezydrive BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 447 View My Garage	Congrats Kumar ! I think they call it RAINFOREST GREEN. nice color man! Give ur feedback after 1000-1500 km.

14th August 2007, 01:59	#9 (permalink)
Karandeep81 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK/Ahmedabad Posts: 192	Hey Kumar congrats on your buy ! UVa is a nice car with clean and sharp lines .. Enjoy your ride

14th August 2007, 08:28	#11 (permalink)
pawan_pullarwar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 316	Congratulations.. Its nice car.. __________________ Palio 1.2 ELX Pulsar 220 Dts-FI (Sold) Kinetic Sym Flyte Pulsar 150 Classic (Sold) Honda Unicorn Classic Kinetic Blaze (Sold)

14th August 2007, 08:35	#12 (permalink)
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,348 View My Garage	Surprisingly enough I'm finding tonnes of UVAs in the US this time. Its really strange cos US was supposed to be home of monster sized cars/trucks/SUVs.

14th August 2007, 12:35	#14 (permalink)
kumar25rs Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 9	Thanks everyone! @breezydrive - Its Rainforest green @EatMyDust - thanx buddy, I bought the car in my native (Madurai), Since Iam planning to get a transfer to Chennai @GTO - Yeah its bit pricey, But my mom is suffering from a back problem and she was very comfortable in uva than swift or getz. All the cars have their own pros and cons. Gear shift and interiors were great in getz prime 1.3 gls, but you cannot get everything in a package and there must be some compromise. Guys any suggestion on seat covers, am confused between soft leather and fabric since it is very hot here (38 degree) thanks, Kumar

14th August 2007, 12:41	#15 (permalink)
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ask me, no? Posts: 2,859	Considering that the swift ZXi wouldnt be too expensive above the UVA - I would wanna know why you chose the UVA? The ZXIs climate control, airbags, and ABS make for an appealing package, to me. What was your thought process. Congrats on your new car - has the dealer said anything about your car being included in the promise scheme?

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