Chervolet Aveo 1.4 LS 1000 KM report

kamy450 · 11th June 2007, 18:12

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Originally Posted by varun.ppl

Few initial days, i had some jittery feeling. But ater around 200kms, the car just behaves like knife through a butter.

Noise Levels are extremely negligible & interior are exuberant.

As for the initial acceleration, ya its slow of the blocks but today i raced a NHC ZX, Hyundai Verna Petrol & guess what i won, though they had good initial pick up.

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Hey Varun,

Congrats for your Chevy !! Nice review .....

namit · 12th June 2007, 05:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

My experience was with Regent Automobiles Near Haldirams on Mathura Road.
Where did u get the Aveo from??

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from Autovikas at Moti Nagar.

kamy450 · 13th June 2007, 21:40

Fews dealership might be exception otherwise GM has improved on this front in last few months.

Other wise you can drop a email to GM

gemithomas · 14th June 2007, 11:31

this is another car that was on the competition list while i was deciiding on the ford fusion. That time it lost out just beacause if its gears and power delivery(i drove the 1.6 and thought it lacked the attributes of the other 1.6 in delivering power. Not sure about the 1.4)

And 10 km n city with full ac before first service clearly shows that you will get around 15-16 on highways. Now thats not a bad mileage man. Cool. Enjoy you car.

kamy450 · 14th June 2007, 11:53

Thanx . Power one i felt a bit but thats the characterstics of VGIS engine i suppose once it is above 1500 RPM it becomes peppy that time it beats fiesta accelaration too. now thats an interesting feature for me in terms of how does that work ?

FAst 'n furious · 27th July 2007, 15:18

Congrats on the Buy... Got Arm rest too?!!! Great..

Good to hear many people speaking/buying Aveo.... Its really a good Cute Car on all ends... Except the best in Drivability... that too its not worst..
Good going... Would be great to see how Aveo Diesel performs, when it comes...

Sagittarian · 25th August 2007, 17:01

Nice review, Kamy. I tend to agree with most of what you said. The car comes pre-loaded and an average customer need not pay extra dough for those "extra" fittings (which otherwise are essential to make the driving experience complete). I had my car (1.4 base) driven by a few of my friends who own other sedans and they were all floored by the silky smooth drive . In fact, the car drives like a dream (of course I've not revved it beyond 3k). Potential buyers get put off by what is written about this car. The gear shift (after 200 km) is as good as it can be; I was apprehensive about it when I took the test drive. But later the manager at the dealership told me it was an old vehicle (that is before the modification). The pick up is good, may not be phenomenal, but how many among us need that kind of ripping acceleration from a family car. The size of the car can be quite intimidating for those who are graduating from small sedans. From close quarters the car looks very muscular. I think it is also solidly built. Lift the hood and you know the car is built to last. I could feel the difference between Aveo hood and the onion skin like hood of Esteem, which I owned earlier (well, Esteem has its own plus points, but that is a different issue). In short, I'd recommend this car to anyone who wishes to buy a good family car and has a little above 6 lakhs budget. You will not be disappointed. You get the feel that your money was well-spent. The adoring glances of neighbours is only a bonus point.

kamy450 · 25th August 2007, 22:39

Thanks Sagittarian, I am sure it would treat you with same passion and pleasure for a long run

enjoy your car.

kamy450 · 28th August 2007, 21:22

Guys i am not that happy with Aveo stock horn, any advice on this please.

Should i change now or wait for sometime ?

13th June 2007, 21:40	#18
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Fews dealership might be exception otherwise GM has improved on this front in last few months. Other wise you can drop a email to GM
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14th June 2007, 11:31	#19
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	this is another car that was on the competition list while i was deciiding on the ford fusion. That time it lost out just beacause if its gears and power delivery(i drove the 1.6 and thought it lacked the attributes of the other 1.6 in delivering power. Not sure about the 1.4) And 10 km n city with full ac before first service clearly shows that you will get around 15-16 on highways. Now thats not a bad mileage man. Cool. Enjoy you car.
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14th June 2007, 11:53	#20
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Thanx . Power one i felt a bit but thats the characterstics of VGIS engine i suppose once it is above 1500 RPM it becomes peppy that time it beats fiesta accelaration too. now thats an interesting feature for me in terms of how does that work ?
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27th July 2007, 15:18	#21
FAst 'n furious Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats on the Buy... Got Arm rest too?!!! Great.. Good to hear many people speaking/buying Aveo.... Its really a good Cute Car on all ends... Except the best in Drivability... that too its not worst.. Good going... Would be great to see how Aveo Diesel performs, when it comes...
	() Thanks

25th August 2007, 17:01	#22
Sagittarian BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 60 Thanked: 2 Times	Nice review, Kamy. I tend to agree with most of what you said. The car comes pre-loaded and an average customer need not pay extra dough for those "extra" fittings (which otherwise are essential to make the driving experience complete). I had my car (1.4 base) driven by a few of my friends who own other sedans and they were all floored by the silky smooth drive . In fact, the car drives like a dream (of course I've not revved it beyond 3k). Potential buyers get put off by what is written about this car. The gear shift (after 200 km) is as good as it can be; I was apprehensive about it when I took the test drive. But later the manager at the dealership told me it was an old vehicle (that is before the modification). The pick up is good, may not be phenomenal, but how many among us need that kind of ripping acceleration from a family car. The size of the car can be quite intimidating for those who are graduating from small sedans. From close quarters the car looks very muscular. I think it is also solidly built. Lift the hood and you know the car is built to last. I could feel the difference between Aveo hood and the onion skin like hood of Esteem, which I owned earlier (well, Esteem has its own plus points, but that is a different issue). In short, I'd recommend this car to anyone who wishes to buy a good family car and has a little above 6 lakhs budget. You will not be disappointed. You get the feel that your money was well-spent. The adoring glances of neighbours is only a bonus point.
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25th August 2007, 22:39	#23
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Thanks Sagittarian, I am sure it would treat you with same passion and pleasure for a long run enjoy your car.
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28th August 2007, 21:22	#24
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Guys i am not that happy with Aveo stock horn, any advice on this please. Should i change now or wait for sometime ?
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