Chevrolet Aveo is a mid-sized sedan of the renowned American auto major. This car is available in India in a petrol and diesel guise, and both these mills are good performers on both performance and mileage scale. This sedan shares its platform with Daewoo Kalos, which is available in the global auto market. With modern features and sturdy designing, this car gained quite prominence among concerned buyers.
This sedan is tapped under the hood with a 1.4-litre in-line Multi Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) type petrol engine, which has a displacement of 1399 cc. It produces a commendable power output of 93 bhp at 6000 rpm with a maximum torque of 127 Nm at 3500 rpm. It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, which sends all the energy to the front wheels. The car can do a standstill to 100 kmph in approximately 13.4 seconds, and further can blister to a top speed of 175 kmph.
The Chevrolet Aveo car is also available with a heavy 1.6-litre in-line MPFI petrol engine, which churns out a power output of 101 bhp with peak torque of 5800 rpm and a peak torque of 150 Nm at 4000 rpm. This car is also mated to a standard 5-speed manual gearbox, making it a front-wheel drive. This heavy-engine sedan can cross the 0-100 kmph mark under 13 seconds and has a top speed of 175 kmph.
Both the variants of this car deliver a decent fuel economy statistic, which is tested by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). On city road, Chevrolet Aveo mileage is recorded at 11 kmpl, whereas on the highway it is 14.4 kmpl. The car flaunts a sleek design on the exterior and has few striking lines, which leave the onlookers completely stunned. The 3-slat chrome front grille of this car comprises a honeycomb pattern, which encloses the company’s iconic logo. The lower bonnet is fitted with fog lights and a large air-intake vent, which enhances the aerodynamics of the car. From the backside, the car looks stylish and has a spoiler mounted on the rear bonnet. The overall dimensions of this sedan are 4310 mm at length, 1505 mm at height, 1710 mm at width and 2480 mm at wheelbase, which indicates the interior is commodious.
At the inside, the car is equipped with all the necessary features to keep the modern day passengers satisfied. The dual-tone dashboard is equipped with a snazzy looking instrument cluster, which is mounted with modish consoles. Fine quality leather upholstery is complimented by chrome tipped controls. The steering is mounted with consoles and has a tilt-adjustable column for a convenient driving position. The air conditioner is effective and works under a wide range of temperature. Safety features of Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) are provided in this car. The steering is highly active and allows the car to easily manoeuvre on sharp bends at high speeds. Multiple airbags are provided in the car along with all-passenger seatbelts.
Chevrolet car dealers across India are completely content with the performance this sedan has delivered on the roads. Auto experts are of a view that among all the Chevrolet cars in India, this sedan has been a huge success in the nation and has helped the company to stabilise its brand image in the auto market.
