Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 LT with Option Pack vs. Suzuki SX4 Vxi

vanandmsv · 26th October 2007, 14:12

Me and my friend are taking a car together and almost zeroed in on a SX4 Vxi. But I test drove a Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 LT yesterday and can't really complain much about it.

Aveo 1.6 LT with option pack is a touch more expensive than SX4 but the dealer has promised a lot of aggressive discounts. So, both of them are going to end up costing more or less the same.

Feature wise, the Aveo can match the SX4 in all aspects. I am really in a jam and can't convince myself to choose one from these two.

Please help!

Akshay1234 · 26th October 2007, 15:43

between the sx4 vxi and the aveo 1.6lt the aveo is more loaded and has more features.

sreenidhibr · 26th October 2007, 16:28

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Originally Posted by vanandmsv

Me and my friend are taking a car together and almost zeroed in on a SX4 Vxi. But I test drove a Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 LT yesterday and can't really complain much about it.

Aveo 1.6 LT with option pack is a touch more expensive than SX4 but the dealer has promised a lot of aggressive discounts. So, both of them are going to end up costing more or less the same.

Feature wise, the Aveo can match the SX4 in all aspects. I am really in a jam and can't convince myself to choose one from these two.

Please help!

All other factors being equal, perhaps you should consider maintenance cost and cost of spares as well. This will anyway add to your total cost of ownership.

Firebird · 26th October 2007, 16:30

I think Aveo 1.6 LT with option pack is ahead of SX4 vxi. If these 2 are compared, then Aveo is the winner.

Elito11 · 26th October 2007, 16:40

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Originally Posted by vanandmsv

Feature wise, the Aveo can match the SX4 in all aspects. I am really in a jam and can't convince myself to choose one from these two.

Please help!

Hi vanandmsv

Also do consider the Aveo 1.4. Cheaper than the 1.6 it is definately a more VFM option. The idea being, if all your requiremsnts can be met for less why go for something expensive.

My advise would be to go for the option that suits your particular requirements more. vbmenu_register("postmenu_607609", true);

There are a lot of writeups on SX4 on TBHP and also a few on Aveo 1.6. I would suggest you go through these and make a decision. Unless you have done so and are still confused!!!

Elito

Elito11 · 26th October 2007, 16:51

Here are a few similar threads!

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...4-corolla.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...pirit-sx4.html

review for Aveo 1.6

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...-6300-kms.html

NOTE to MODS: Please merge this post with my previous post. I posted it a minute ago only!

burnt. · 26th October 2007, 16:52

The Aveo 1.6 LT option pack is a good buy IMO. It's really loaded. Do take a look at the Fiesta before buying. It's the best car to drive among the three.

vkochar · 26th October 2007, 16:54

Aveo is much better in terms of fit & finish - In fact the LT Model looks very classy and upmarket. Specially the dash & Audio System and Electrically operated Mirrors.

Also the option pack gets you Airbags & ABS.

SX4 has the advantage of better GC and the MUL name. So resale will have a slightly upper hand. But Aveo is a very refined car, and nearly flawless. I think it will also have a better FE.

Technocrat · 26th October 2007, 16:55

Can you tell what all options are there in the option pack ??

vkochar · 26th October 2007, 16:59

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Can you tell what all options are there in the option pack ??

Here are the extra features -

Aveo 1.6 LT also available with Option Pack
ABS
Dual Front Airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
Rs 725,248 Lakhs (ex-showroom price - Delhi)

Difference of Rs 46,200 for the above mentioned features. I would say worth it !!

From their site. Aveo Cars India, Chevrolet Aveo Sedan, Sedan Cars India, Chevrolet Aveo Car

And of course the LT has a host of features !!

vanandmsv · 26th October 2007, 17:18

Thanks guys for the replies.

I really liked the Aveo 1.6 Optionpack when I test drove it - it has got better and more comfortable seating postion compared to a SX4 (in SX4 I get a feelig like am going to slide in to the dash all the time, its kind of tilted at some wierd angle)

And the one we are evaluating is the SX4 ZXi and not Vxi (sorry for the confusion).

My heart really goes for the Aveo 1.6 Optionpack but somehow I am not able to find that "one" convincing reason why I should choose this over an SX4.

theMAG · 26th October 2007, 18:03

Since the confusion is cleared now with the SX4 Zxi, then that IS the better option between the two. It'll score in resale as well.

jkdas · 26th October 2007, 18:13

Go for a drive with 3 person in the rear of the SX4 and Aveo

Akshay1234 · 26th October 2007, 18:14

the zxi is better than the aveo. go for it.

gemithomas · 26th October 2007, 18:41

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Originally Posted by vanandmsv

My heart really goes for the Aveo 1.6 Optionpack but somehow I am not able to find that "one" convincing reason why I should choose this over an SX4.

WHat better reason are you looking for. Its your car man. Buy what You like. Period.

Just to add to the + of aveo from what i see.
1.Better Interiors
2.Better Exterior Looks
3.Better Quality Fit and Finish
4.Better Quality Spares hopefully since it is not fully localised
5.Better Ride COmfort
6.3yr, 1L km warranty that comes at no additional cost

The -ves would be
1.Ground clearence (just when compared to sx4)
2.Not so swift power delivery. Its not an enthusists car.
3.Not so high number of service centers. But what really is the point in having more number of service centers. Just ensure that the guy near you knows how to do his work without irritating you.

The only reason i did not choose the aveo when we went for the fusion was the gear issue. WIth that solved. I would surely recommend the Aveo over the SX4.

All the best.

26th October 2007, 14:12	#1
vanandmsv Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 15 Thanked: 7 Times	Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 LT with Option Pack vs. Suzuki SX4 Vxi Me and my friend are taking a car together and almost zeroed in on a SX4 Vxi. But I test drove a Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 LT yesterday and can't really complain much about it. Aveo 1.6 LT with option pack is a touch more expensive than SX4 but the dealer has promised a lot of aggressive discounts. So, both of them are going to end up costing more or less the same. Feature wise, the Aveo can match the SX4 in all aspects. I am really in a jam and can't convince myself to choose one from these two. Please help!
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26th October 2007, 15:43	#2
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,920 Times	between the sx4 vxi and the aveo 1.6lt the aveo is more loaded and has more features.
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26th October 2007, 16:30	#4
Firebird BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai / EC1M 3NH Posts: 469 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	I think Aveo 1.6 LT with option pack is ahead of SX4 vxi. If these 2 are compared, then Aveo is the winner.
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26th October 2007, 16:51	#6
Elito11 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 508 Thanked: 108 Times	Here are a few similar threads! http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...4-corolla.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...pirit-sx4.html review for Aveo 1.6 http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...-6300-kms.html NOTE to MODS: Please merge this post with my previous post. I posted it a minute ago only!
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26th October 2007, 16:52	#7
burnt. BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 251 Thanked: 26 Times	The Aveo 1.6 LT option pack is a good buy IMO. It's really loaded. Do take a look at the Fiesta before buying. It's the best car to drive among the three.
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26th October 2007, 16:54	#8
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,159 Thanked: 907 Times View My Garage	Aveo is much better in terms of fit & finish - In fact the LT Model looks very classy and upmarket. Specially the dash & Audio System and Electrically operated Mirrors. Also the option pack gets you Airbags & ABS. SX4 has the advantage of better GC and the MUL name. So resale will have a slightly upper hand. But Aveo is a very refined car, and nearly flawless. I think it will also have a better FE.
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26th October 2007, 16:55	#9
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,765 Thanked: 2,705 Times	Can you tell what all options are there in the option pack ??
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26th October 2007, 17:18	#11
vanandmsv Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 15 Thanked: 7 Times	Thanks guys for the replies. I really liked the Aveo 1.6 Optionpack when I test drove it - it has got better and more comfortable seating postion compared to a SX4 (in SX4 I get a feelig like am going to slide in to the dash all the time, its kind of tilted at some wierd angle) And the one we are evaluating is the SX4 ZXi and not Vxi (sorry for the confusion). My heart really goes for the Aveo 1.6 Optionpack but somehow I am not able to find that "one" convincing reason why I should choose this over an SX4.
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26th October 2007, 18:03	#12
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,196 Thanked: 1,823 Times View My Garage	Since the confusion is cleared now with the SX4 Zxi, then that IS the better option between the two. It'll score in resale as well.
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26th October 2007, 18:13	#13
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,685 Thanked: 1,497 Times View My Garage	Go for a drive with 3 person in the rear of the SX4 and Aveo
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26th October 2007, 18:14	#14
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,920 Times	the zxi is better than the aveo. go for it.
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