GM has re-worked the Aveo gearshift for improved feel.

askicode · 16th March 2007, 17:40

Source: :: AUTOCAR INDIA - CAR AND BIKE MAGAZINE ::

The Aveo's gearshift was never one of its strong points. It was rubbery, vague and quite a letdown if you tried shifting quickly. This was especially true when moved from second to third gear. Also, the gearlever itself was positioned too far back.

General Motors India has taken this criticism to heart and tried to make amends. To make the shifts smoother, the angle of the synchroniser cones have been changed, and the gear linkages have been redesigned to reduce travel and improve feel.

navdeep · 16th March 2007, 17:48

better late than never .. was much needed..

GTO · 16th March 2007, 17:49

Excellent. Does this affect the 1.6 Optra also?

mobike008 · 16th March 2007, 17:58

Excellent news, this was its only major problem. Now Aveo is more VFM!!!

navdeep · 16th March 2007, 18:24

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Excellent news, this was its only major problem. Now Aveo is more VFM!!!

IMHO I think we cannot call any car VFM until it has a descent mileage.

theMAG · 16th March 2007, 19:04

Great. Does this mean we'll see serpentine queues at GM dealerships now? Not unless they're distributing free booze.

Technocrat · 16th March 2007, 19:19

Will this change be freely given to existing owners ??

@navdeep: I dont think VFM relates to mileag only but to the complete package\features a car offers for its price.

Rudra Sen · 16th March 2007, 19:58

I feel Chevy in India has this issue (if it's an issue) right through their line up. Previously Optra had a different gear set up (read ratio) and GM had to change that. There was massive complaint about FE. After changing the ratio FE did improve but nothing really to talk about.

Regarding notchy gear shift I feel it's a matter of getting used to. It's not as bad as is made out to be. I didn't have any problem with this notchy shift ever. Any gear shift, for that matter takes some time to get use to. I had problem with Farhan's (sideways) Lancer. It has short shift.

After using a GM product for three years, I must say it's GOOD for what you paid. I can go on and on but that will be outside this thread. So..

navdeep · 16th March 2007, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Will this change be freely given to existing owners ??

@navdeep: I dont think VFM relates to mileag only but to the complete package\features a car offers for its price.

actually I meant to say mileage is a major contributor when call a car VFM.

mobike008 · 17th March 2007, 10:48

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

@navdeep: I dont think VFM relates to mileag only but to the complete package\features a car offers for its price.

as a matter of fact a real car enthusiast would put mileage a bit down in priority and expects all the technical gizmos to work better for the money he shelled out. Sadly, for the mass car markets, it's on the top of the rung.

navdeep · 17th March 2007, 10:53

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Originally Posted by mobike008

as a matter of fact a real car enthusiast would put mileage a bit down in priority and expects all the technical gizmos to work better for the money he shelled out. Sadly, for the mass car markets, it's on the top of the rung.

yes definitely .. its true for *enthusiast* but VFM buyers for instance will prefer maruti rather then Fiat. Although there are n number of Fiat enthusiasts.

rahul_intlad · 20th March 2007, 21:32

That's very good but what about the fact that almost every body[interested in this segment of cars] is asking When can we expect a diesel aveo?

navin · 21st March 2007, 10:06

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

I feel Chevy in India has this issue...Any gear shift, for that matter takes some time to get use to....I must say it's GOOD for what you paid...

How is their A.S.S. or have are you using an Alternate Source of Service?

In Mumbai National Garage, Fortpoint and Bharti make you wonder if anyone in GM even cares about A.S.S (just like the goons at Skoda).

ashu2025 · 21st March 2007, 21:42

Aveo is not that bad in FE also, 12-13kms/l isnt at all a bad mileage for a car of this size. Aveo really makes good sense in 6-6.5 lakhs. improved gearshift was deserately wanted

the entity · 23rd March 2007, 08:40

Hi askicode,
I am planning to buy an optra or aveo 1.6.Have they actually changed the gear shift?Or is it just one of those rumours?

16th March 2007, 17:40	#1
askicode BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 174 Thanked: 73 Times	GM has re-worked the Aveo gearshift for improved feel. Source: :: AUTOCAR INDIA - CAR AND BIKE MAGAZINE :: The Aveo's gearshift was never one of its strong points. It was rubbery, vague and quite a letdown if you tried shifting quickly. This was especially true when moved from second to third gear. Also, the gearlever itself was positioned too far back. General Motors India has taken this criticism to heart and tried to make amends. To make the shifts smoother, the angle of the synchroniser cones have been changed, and the gear linkages have been redesigned to reduce travel and improve feel.
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navdeep BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 892 Thanked: 4 Times	better late than never .. was much needed..
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,497 Thanked: 300,308 Times View My Garage	Excellent. Does this affect the 1.6 Optra also?
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mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,695 Thanked: 14,783 Times View My Garage	Excellent news, this was its only major problem. Now Aveo is more VFM!!!
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theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Great. Does this mean we'll see serpentine queues at GM dealerships now? Not unless they're distributing free booze.
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Will this change be freely given to existing owners ?? @navdeep: I dont think VFM relates to mileag only but to the complete package\features a car offers for its price.
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Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,588 Thanked: 6,530 Times View My Garage	I feel Chevy in India has this issue (if it's an issue) right through their line up. Previously Optra had a different gear set up (read ratio) and GM had to change that. There was massive complaint about FE. After changing the ratio FE did improve but nothing really to talk about. Regarding notchy gear shift I feel it's a matter of getting used to. It's not as bad as is made out to be. I didn't have any problem with this notchy shift ever. Any gear shift, for that matter takes some time to get use to. I had problem with Farhan's (sideways) Lancer. It has short shift. After using a GM product for three years, I must say it's GOOD for what you paid. I can go on and on but that will be outside this thread. So..
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20th March 2007, 21:32	#12
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	That's very good but what about the fact that almost every body[interested in this segment of cars] is asking When can we expect a diesel aveo?
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21st March 2007, 21:42	#14
ashu2025 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jaipur Posts: 27 Thanked: 0 Times	Aveo is not that bad in FE also, 12-13kms/l isnt at all a bad mileage for a car of this size. Aveo really makes good sense in 6-6.5 lakhs. improved gearshift was deserately wanted
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23rd March 2007, 08:40	#15
the entity Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thane Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi askicode, I am planning to buy an optra or aveo 1.6.Have they actually changed the gear shift?Or is it just one of those rumours?
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