Chevrolet Aveo UVA - Initial review (2000 km) - Team-BHP

arunnn · 28th December 2007, 13:34

Friends,

This is the initial ownership review of Chevrolet Aveo UVA.
Its worth mentioning the UVA punch line " Incredibly Spacious". There is enough leg room at the front as well as back. Even with the steering tilted to the lower level, its easy to get in ( I m close to 6 ft ).

Mileage:
City : 13 kmpl with AC on 25% of time
Highway : 15 kmpl ( AC 50% )

Pros:

Spacious ( 3 adults can sit in the back seat comfortably),
Look,
Ground Clearance ( I could clear the unscientific speed breakers and roads in Bangalore without any problem)
Boot space,
Suspension (the Air filled shock absorbers doing their duty on our roads)
Steering comfort

Cons:

Gear shift is not so smooth.
Instrument panel is not attractive ( the oddo etc are kept in a cylinder and dark background).

And some common issues (may be there in all cars) like

Slightly sluggish pick-up with AC
Front view is obstructed by A-pillar when taking sharp turns. This could be due to the angle of A pillar. Often I have to look through the window and with sun film, its difficult at night.

Cheers,
Arun

djay99 · 28th December 2007, 20:00

Arun, most of the chevy cars in india have gear shift problem. I own a spark and it has completed 3000 KM. The gear shift is notchy and clutch gets hard after a 30KM drive. I have reported the issue to sundaram bangalore guys but looks like they are not interested to solve it.

Aveo UVA is a 1 ton car with a 1.2 L engine and the car will be a bit sluggish when AC on.
Better option would be to pull car till 60KMPH + and then switch on the AC.
Overall UVA is a gr8 car - practical and decent family car.
Gr8 choice arun.
Please keep the post updated.

Elito11 · 28th December 2007, 21:28

Hi Arun

Thats a neat review!
I also agree that all GM cars have slightly notchy gear shifts. At the same time i also think most GM cars have execellent Ride and suspension setup.

Do keep updating

Elito

CrAzY dRiVeR · 28th December 2007, 21:56

What i felt Chevrolet could improve-

Interiors are really spacious. However, beige interiors would help making it feel better. The grey plastics dont do much justice. Its just not attractive.

Gearshift!

But, it makes for a nice family car!

HotChillyPepper · 1st January 2008, 01:32

Hey Arun
What is this color called? Did you pay some extra money for this color? Pls post some pictures if you have. My cus is looking out for UVA and she was particular about this color,as in your profile, though dont know what chevy call it.

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TrueDreamer · 1st January 2008, 08:09

Good review for a good car.

arunnn · 1st January 2008, 23:15

Hi HCP,

My car's colour is " Ivory Gold" in Chevy's terms. It's a metalic colour and so cost around 5000 more than the non-metalic colours.

I have the LS model, which I felt is value for money compared to the LT model which cost around 40K more. (LT has Tacho, Body colour rear view mirrors, rear wiper & defoger, 60:40 split seat etc )

I will post few photos soon.

Cheers,
Arun

HotChillyPepper · 2nd January 2008, 04:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by arunnn

Hi HCP,

My car's colour is " Ivory Gold" in Chevy's terms. It's a metalic colour and so cost around 5000 more than the non-metalic colours.

I have the LS model, which I felt is value for money compared to the LT model which cost around 40K more. (LT has Tacho, Body colour rear view mirrors, rear wiper & defoger, 60:40 split seat etc )

I will post few photos soon.

Cheers,
Arun

Thanks for the info arunn. BTW Do LT has leather seats ?

mjothi · 2nd January 2008, 08:12

@ Arun,
Just curious. Did you get any offers from Sundaram[guess u got from here] while purchasign this?
Becasue, they offered me Insurance free + MP3 player if I booked before 31st dec. But unfortunately I couldnt do it before 31st. Now they say they have no offers :(

Anju · 3rd January 2008, 13:00

Arun,

Great choice. I really admire U-VA and rate it better than Swift(except for engine) anyday.
Do educate me on the ride quality(rear).
I know its good but want to know from owner. I think Getz and U-VA both have gas filled shocks.
Please refer to the manual and maintain as per thier instruction( example, Run in period,tyre pressure etc)

Enjoy the U-VA.

Cheers
Anju

ChevyTeddy · 3rd January 2008, 16:27

As far as the gear system is concerned, the vehicle they gave me for TD had a really smooth setup. On the other hand, the UVA I bought home needs a bit more experience, I suppose - it has to go in for its first service next week - but it is not as bad as a lot of reviews make it out to be. Once you get the hang of it, the gear slots effortlessly most times.

arunnn · 7th January 2008, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotChillyPepper

BTW Do LT has leather seats ?

I don't think LT has Leather seats.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjothi

@ Arun,
Just curious. Did you get any offers from Sundaram[guess u got from here] while purchasing this?
Because, they offered me Insurance free + MP3 player if I booked before 31st dec. But unfortunately I couldn't do it before 31st. Now they say they have no offers :(

Sundaram didn't give any offer. The insurance & MP3 player offer is applicable only if you go for finance from them ( don't know its good or bad). If you ask me, I wont recommend anybody to Sundaram. They are non-professional and not at all customer oriented. As one of my friend told, a typical government office is better than this dealer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anju

Do educate me on the ride quality(rear).
I know its good but want to know from owner. I think Getz and U-VA both have gas filled shocks.
Anju

In fact I can't comment much abt the rear ride quality since I had very few hrs & no long drive with rear passengers . The initial feedback is good. Enough leg space and shoulder room ( 3 adults can sit easily ).

Cheers,
Arun

arunnn · 7th January 2008, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotChillyPepper

Hey Arun
Pls post some pictures if you have.

Since I am new to this forum, not able to post any pics.

Mods- how can i upload photos.

-Arun

anonymous · 7th January 2008, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by arunnn

Since I am new to this forum, not able to post any pics.

Mods- how can i upload photos.

-Arun

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/announ...eccessary.html

dwaraka · 5th February 2008, 13:00

Hi All, Bought Aveo-UVA LS in August 2007. Icy Blue colour. So far metered 3900 kms.
Great car with spacious interior. I had travelled 450 kms non-stop with no hiccups. I had a brush of highspeed breaking- at 120 kms. Very crisp breaking. I feel more safer in this car.

Dwarak

28th December 2007, 13:34	#1 (permalink)
arunnn Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 39	Chevrolet Aveo UVA - Initial review (2000 km) Friends, This is the initial ownership review of Chevrolet Aveo UVA. Its worth mentioning the UVA punch line " Incredibly Spacious". There is enough leg room at the front as well as back. Even with the steering tilted to the lower level, its easy to get in ( I m close to 6 ft ). Mileage: City : 13 kmpl with AC on 25% of time Highway : 15 kmpl ( AC 50% ) Pros: Spacious ( 3 adults can sit in the back seat comfortably), Look, Ground Clearance ( I could clear the unscientific speed breakers and roads in Bangalore without any problem) Boot space, Suspension (the Air filled shock absorbers doing their duty on our roads) Steering comfort Cons: Gear shift is not so smooth. Instrument panel is not attractive ( the oddo etc are kept in a cylinder and dark background). And some common issues (may be there in all cars) like Slightly sluggish pick-up with AC Front view is obstructed by A-pillar when taking sharp turns. This could be due to the angle of A pillar. Often I have to look through the window and with sun film, its difficult at night. Cheers, Arun

28th December 2007, 20:00	#2 (permalink)
djay99 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 484 View My Garage	Arun, most of the chevy cars in india have gear shift problem. I own a spark and it has completed 3000 KM. The gear shift is notchy and clutch gets hard after a 30KM drive. I have reported the issue to sundaram bangalore guys but looks like they are not interested to solve it. Aveo UVA is a 1 ton car with a 1.2 L engine and the car will be a bit sluggish when AC on. Better option would be to pull car till 60KMPH + and then switch on the AC. Overall UVA is a gr8 car - practical and decent family car. Gr8 choice arun. Please keep the post updated. __________________ Cheers DJ ------------------------- Getz Prime CRDi VGT (TS 175KMPH) Chevy Spark LT (TS 160KMPH)

28th December 2007, 21:28	#3 (permalink)
Elito11 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 352	Hi Arun Thats a neat review! I also agree that all GM cars have slightly notchy gear shifts. At the same time i also think most GM cars have execellent Ride and suspension setup. Do keep updating Elito __________________ ~ Maybe we have no needs, only wants.. ~

28th December 2007, 21:56	#4 (permalink)
CrAzY dRiVeR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai,TN / Trivandrum,Kerala. Posts: 2,956 View My Garage	What i felt Chevrolet could improve- Interiors are really spacious. However, beige interiors would help making it feel better. The grey plastics dont do much justice. Its just not attractive. Gearshift! But, it makes for a nice family car! __________________ I'm far from perfect. I hope i can improve. Thats why i'm here!

1st January 2008, 01:32	#5 (permalink)
HotChillyPepper BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 250 View My Garage	Hey Arun What is this color called? Did you pay some extra money for this color? Pls post some pictures if you have. My cus is looking out for UVA and she was particular about this color,as in your profile, though dont know what chevy call it. Note from Mod Team - Do not quote the entire post unless absolutely necessary. __________________ Optra Magnum 2.0 TCDi Chevy Spark LS Hero Honda Karizma 225 Use Fedora 9. Much more than many other OSes can do... Last edited by normally_crazy : 12th February 2008 at 22:30. Reason: full post quoted - edited

1st January 2008, 08:09	#6 (permalink)
TrueDreamer BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 215	Good review for a good car. __________________ :: Indica Xeta 1.2 GLS :: 26 Dec 2007 :: ~15 Kmpl :: TVS Victor GL 110CC :: 24 Jan 2004 :: ~72 Kmpl

1st January 2008, 23:15	#7 (permalink)
arunnn Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 39	Hi HCP, My car's colour is " Ivory Gold" in Chevy's terms. It's a metalic colour and so cost around 5000 more than the non-metalic colours. I have the LS model, which I felt is value for money compared to the LT model which cost around 40K more. (LT has Tacho, Body colour rear view mirrors, rear wiper & defoger, 60:40 split seat etc ) I will post few photos soon. Cheers, Arun

2nd January 2008, 08:12	#9 (permalink)
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,027	@ Arun, Just curious. Did you get any offers from Sundaram[guess u got from here] while purchasign this? Becasue, they offered me Insurance free + MP3 player if I booked before 31st dec. But unfortunately I couldnt do it before 31st. Now they say they have no offers :( __________________ Sometimes I Win; Other times I Learn, I NEVER loose. --- Aveo 1.4 LS Special Edition Honda Activa Zen LXi, RX100, RX135 (Sold)

3rd January 2008, 13:00	#10 (permalink)
Anju BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 160	Arun, Great choice. I really admire U-VA and rate it better than Swift(except for engine) anyday. Do educate me on the ride quality(rear). I know its good but want to know from owner. I think Getz and U-VA both have gas filled shocks. Please refer to the manual and maintain as per thier instruction( example, Run in period,tyre pressure etc) Enjoy the U-VA. Cheers Anju

3rd January 2008, 16:27	#11 (permalink)
ChevyTeddy Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: God's own Capital Posts: 8	Good to see a fellow yUVA As far as the gear system is concerned, the vehicle they gave me for TD had a really smooth setup. On the other hand, the UVA I bought home needs a bit more experience, I suppose - it has to go in for its first service next week - but it is not as bad as a lot of reviews make it out to be. Once you get the hang of it, the gear slots effortlessly most times. __________________ If you can drive in India, where cannot you drive? When man asked God for a car that would outlast his marriage, he got divorced.

5th February 2008, 13:00	#15 (permalink)
dwaraka BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 62	Hi All, Bought Aveo-UVA LS in August 2007. Icy Blue colour. So far metered 3900 kms. Great car with spacious interior. I had travelled 450 kms non-stop with no hiccups. I had a brush of highspeed breaking- at 120 kms. Very crisp breaking. I feel more safer in this car. Dwarak