Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 LS Test Drive

SLK · 21st March 2006, 17:11

Nice work people.....
I like the car!

Now' if they had a diesel option.... things would have been interesting!

adya33 · 21st March 2006, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Does not necessarily mean it has to have the same attributes. Compare the NHC to the OHC.

GTO

OHC - NHC is one of case in new car replacing old one.
I agree with your point & my comments were to be taken in humorous spirit.

paharino1 · 22nd March 2006, 18:27

I am wondering if GM/Ford with their Aveos/ Fusions/ Fiestas - will ever be able to match the Volume of Sales as has been achieved by NHC/ Accent (the new one is also expected) - in this segment...

IMO...No....Honda/ Hyundai as of now will continue to gather maxm market share...& GM/Ford may still remain fringe players...

msprabhakar · 22nd March 2006, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

...p.s msprabhakar - how did you figure out its udit motors?...

The nanga fence facing the road...

I took a test drive of Optra at Udit last July...

Tech · 2nd April 2006, 02:31

Hi All, I saw the new cheeky red bright and colourful vibrant Aveo 1.6 and I must say this car looks very good from outside as well as inside. I did not get a chance to test drive it however I came upon this web site where the Aveo was given a thumb down by the Euro NCAP on 3rd March 2006. This review says that - "the Chevy Aveo was singled out for unacceptably high risk of injury to the driver’s chest". I would not risk buying a car which does not provides proper safety, though the higher end model does have ABS and Airbags etc. So why has this review mentioned so?

http://paultan.org/archives/2006/03/...rom-euro-ncap/

My current shortlisted cars are Aveo / Ford Fiesta / Honda City ZX / Maruti Swift (for long run).

Any suggestions as I want to put hard earned money to proper use. I did single out Aveo but this European review on the web site has made me think again.

amit · 2nd April 2006, 09:00

Quote:

"the Chevy Aveo was singled out for unacceptably high risk of injury to the driver’s chest".

Quote:

I would not risk buying a car which does not provides proper safety, though the higher end model does have ABS and Airbags etc.

Tech, the Aveo tested by Euro NCAP would have had air bags which means the high risk of chest injury will be with airbags! God knows what will happen in the Indian version without airbags.

Tech · 2nd April 2006, 17:27

Even Skoda Octavia's tough build bear huge damages in collisions - http://www.vv.se/filer/11632/skoda_o...tor_011126.jpg

Safety is important isn't it? Or does the indian psychology still weighs FE and looks?

Check out more adverse results on the new Aveo on the web here -

http://www.google.com.sg/search?as_q...s=&safe=images

Any remarks guys?

Tech · 2nd April 2006, 17:30

Take a Good look at this review on the new Aveo by EURONCAP. Makes you think doesn't it?

http://www.euroncap.com/images/resul...asheet%203.pdf

Tech · 2nd April 2006, 17:54

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jkdas · 2nd April 2006, 23:03

Checked out aveo last day. the engine damn unprotected. I swear it can hold an average size dog in it

sooo mcuh open space in tehr! Are,its India, dusty roads, potholes, broken roads; dont these guys think? WOnt rocks get thrown in?

and rear seat leg space is very tight when the frnt seat is pulled back ! 7.25 OTR and no space???

Samurai · 2nd April 2006, 23:23

Yesterday I accidently watched some TV show where they were comparing Aveo 1.6 against and Fiesta 1.6. They said Aveo interior is better than Fiesta, but in the 0-100 head to head race Fiesta just kept pulling away. If this is real, then performance wise Aveo 1.6 < Fiesta 1.6 < Baleno. I am glad I bought the baleno last year instead of waiting for these so called new cars.

BUSA · 2nd April 2006, 23:31

That was the CNBC Autoshow. The Fiesta they said is more of a drivers car but then Hormazd is associated with that show and always has a soft corner for Fords. PERIOD.

Tech · 3rd April 2006, 01:10

See, Baleno is quite a good car, I wonder why we do not see more of it on the roads. It looks quite magestic like smaller brother of the mercedes.

http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_01.jpg
http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_02.jpg
http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_03.jpg
http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_04.jpg
http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_05.jpg
http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_06.jpg

Still it did not sell as much probably because of the steep initial price and because of poor economy of 9-11 kmpl. Otherwise it is a solid car.

Aveo is quite ood looking which is why it may even sell inspite of people not knowing that crash tests do not approve it. Ford is probably better built - a one piece solid tough car. Aveo seems slightly fragile and delicate but very beautiful. Just my extra sensory perception probably.

But I am still searching which is best. Come on we need more reviews...

MVSAKA · 3rd April 2006, 21:33

I first test drove Aveo about 10 days ago. the car had just run for about 100 kms I found gear shift slow and once again I test drove it 2 days ago the car had done about 500 kms to my surprise I found gear shift positive and acceptable.

Busa Your review and other commts has helped me make my mind in favour of Aveo. Thanks.

I also test drove Honda City ZX Gxi. I find Aveo more zippy though City gear shift is more positive. I think Aveo is excellent value for money

. Good job GM. I only hope its running costs are less !!!

dhall_gagan · 5th April 2006, 12:22

Hi guys I was gonna go for NHC but the launch of aveo has stopped me to go further.

I went to a chevy showroom recently to have a look and feel of aveo.

For a first look, for its exteriors NHC is much better than Aveo, but aveo might appeal to people who like soft, round edges and a not so sporty styling.

In terms of the Interiors, bye-bye NHC and hello Aveo.
I am sure that who ever owns NHC will also praise aveo's interiors.
The way they have blended the stereo with the dashboard is a great work done and also the quality of the interiors looks much costlier than it may be.
I would request the Existing NHC owners to have a look at Aveo's interiors and give their opinions as it would help guys like me who are deciding for a mid segment car.

In terms of the goodies and the specs Aveo is much better than NHC, I mean NHC looks overpriced. I mean guys look at Fiesta & now Aveo, if these people can give airbags, abs, tubeless tyres, alloy wheels, height adjustment seats, nice company fitted audio systems then why the HELL NHC doesn't provides any.

I mean look at the pathetic looking system fitted in NHC ( both zxi & vtec), aveo has a far more better system in terms of quality & looks.

In terms of the interiors space aveo is good and gives out ample space to both the front & back passengers.

I have not driven aveo, but did tried out the gear shifts which didn't impressed me at all as it was a longer shift and NHC leads in this manner.

I would surely go for a test drive of aveo and will give you the specs for the same.

But, surely NHC beware!!!

Gagan

21st March 2006, 17:11	#31
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	Nice work people..... I like the car! Now' if they had a diesel option.... things would have been interesting!
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22nd March 2006, 18:27	#33
paharino1 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 299 Thanked: 29 Times	I am wondering if GM/Ford with their Aveos/ Fusions/ Fiestas - will ever be able to match the Volume of Sales as has been achieved by NHC/ Accent (the new one is also expected) - in this segment... IMO...No....Honda/ Hyundai as of now will continue to gather maxm market share...& GM/Ford may still remain fringe players...
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2nd April 2006, 02:31	#35
Tech BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: India Posts: 216 Thanked: 20 Times	Hi All, I saw the new cheeky red bright and colourful vibrant Aveo 1.6 and I must say this car looks very good from outside as well as inside. I did not get a chance to test drive it however I came upon this web site where the Aveo was given a thumb down by the Euro NCAP on 3rd March 2006. This review says that - "the Chevy Aveo was singled out for unacceptably high risk of injury to the driver’s chest". I would not risk buying a car which does not provides proper safety, though the higher end model does have ABS and Airbags etc. So why has this review mentioned so? http://paultan.org/archives/2006/03/...rom-euro-ncap/ My current shortlisted cars are Aveo / Ford Fiesta / Honda City ZX / Maruti Swift (for long run). Any suggestions as I want to put hard earned money to proper use. I did single out Aveo but this European review on the web site has made me think again.
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2nd April 2006, 17:27	#37
Tech BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: India Posts: 216 Thanked: 20 Times	Even Skoda Octavia's tough build bear huge damages in collisions - http://www.vv.se/filer/11632/skoda_o...tor_011126.jpg Safety is important isn't it? Or does the indian psychology still weighs FE and looks? Check out more adverse results on the new Aveo on the web here - http://www.google.com.sg/search?as_q...s=&safe=images Any remarks guys?
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2nd April 2006, 17:30	#38
Tech BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: India Posts: 216 Thanked: 20 Times	Take a Good look at this review on the new Aveo by EURONCAP. Makes you think doesn't it? http://www.euroncap.com/images/resul...asheet%203.pdf
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2nd April 2006, 17:54	#39
Tech BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: India Posts: 216 Thanked: 20 Times	Note from Mod: Deleted - thread similar to what was posted elsewhere. Please avoid spamming Last edited by ajmat : 2nd April 2006 at 20:35.
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2nd April 2006, 23:03	#40
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Checked out aveo last day. the engine damn unprotected. I swear it can hold an average size dog in it sooo mcuh open space in tehr! Are,its India, dusty roads, potholes, broken roads; dont these guys think? WOnt rocks get thrown in? and rear seat leg space is very tight when the frnt seat is pulled back ! 7.25 OTR and no space???
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2nd April 2006, 23:23	#41
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,813 Thanked: 45,443 Times View My Garage	Yesterday I accidently watched some TV show where they were comparing Aveo 1.6 against and Fiesta 1.6. They said Aveo interior is better than Fiesta, but in the 0-100 head to head race Fiesta just kept pulling away. If this is real, then performance wise Aveo 1.6 < Fiesta 1.6 < Baleno. I am glad I bought the baleno last year instead of waiting for these so called new cars.
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2nd April 2006, 23:31	#42
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	That was the CNBC Autoshow. The Fiesta they said is more of a drivers car but then Hormazd is associated with that show and always has a soft corner for Fords. PERIOD.
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3rd April 2006, 01:10	#43
Tech BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: India Posts: 216 Thanked: 20 Times	See, Baleno is quite a good car, I wonder why we do not see more of it on the roads. It looks quite magestic like smaller brother of the mercedes. http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_01.jpg http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_02.jpg http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_03.jpg http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_04.jpg http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_05.jpg http://www.marutibaleno.com/images/gallery/gal_06.jpg Still it did not sell as much probably because of the steep initial price and because of poor economy of 9-11 kmpl. Otherwise it is a solid car. Aveo is quite ood looking which is why it may even sell inspite of people not knowing that crash tests do not approve it. Ford is probably better built - a one piece solid tough car. Aveo seems slightly fragile and delicate but very beautiful. Just my extra sensory perception probably. But I am still searching which is best. Come on we need more reviews...
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3rd April 2006, 21:33	#44
MVSAKA Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	I liked AVEO I first test drove Aveo about 10 days ago. the car had just run for about 100 kms I found gear shift slow and once again I test drove it 2 days ago the car had done about 500 kms to my surprise I found gear shift positive and acceptable. Busa Your review and other commts has helped me make my mind in favour of Aveo. Thanks. I also test drove Honda City ZX Gxi. I find Aveo more zippy though City gear shift is more positive. I think Aveo is excellent value for money . Good job GM. I only hope its running costs are less !!!
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5th April 2006, 12:22	#45
dhall_gagan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 166 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	Hi guys I was gonna go for NHC but the launch of aveo has stopped me to go further. I went to a chevy showroom recently to have a look and feel of aveo. For a first look, for its exteriors NHC is much better than Aveo, but aveo might appeal to people who like soft, round edges and a not so sporty styling. In terms of the Interiors, bye-bye NHC and hello Aveo. I am sure that who ever owns NHC will also praise aveo's interiors. The way they have blended the stereo with the dashboard is a great work done and also the quality of the interiors looks much costlier than it may be. I would request the Existing NHC owners to have a look at Aveo's interiors and give their opinions as it would help guys like me who are deciding for a mid segment car. In terms of the goodies and the specs Aveo is much better than NHC, I mean NHC looks overpriced. I mean guys look at Fiesta & now Aveo, if these people can give airbags, abs, tubeless tyres, alloy wheels, height adjustment seats, nice company fitted audio systems then why the HELL NHC doesn't provides any. I mean look at the pathetic looking system fitted in NHC ( both zxi & vtec), aveo has a far more better system in terms of quality & looks. In terms of the interiors space aveo is good and gives out ample space to both the front & back passengers. I have not driven aveo, but did tried out the gear shifts which didn't impressed me at all as it was a longer shift and NHC leads in this manner. I would surely go for a test drive of aveo and will give you the specs for the same. But, surely NHC beware!!! Gagan
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