Pending a complete redesign scheduled for 2012, the Aveo returns for 2011 with few changes. Notable among them are a new introductory OnStar package that includes six months of GM's Directions and Connections plan with turn-by-turn navigation. Cosmic Silver is now offered in place of Silver Ice Metallic, and cabin air filtration has been added to the LT models.
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After a big overhaul of the Aveo hatchback for 2009 (also known as the Aveo5), there are only minor changes for 2010. The transmission has been tweaked a bit, resulting in a few more miles per gallon to its already great mileage.
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For 2009, the Aveo sedan is largely unchanged, while the Aveo5 hatchback receives a significant facelift both outside and in. The exterior has a sportier, more modern look, while interior materials have been upgraded. The Aveo now utilizes a new, more fuel-efficient Ecotec 1.6L inline-4 with variable valve timing. As a result, power is up 4 horsepower to 107. GM's OnStar system is now standard on all Aveo models. The Aveo5 Special Value Model (SVM) has been dropped, so that both sedan and hatchback are now offered in LS and LT trims. Ten exterior colors are now available.
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For 2008, the upscale Chevy Aveo LT sedan gets chrome door handles, and an available Power Package, which includes power windows and locks and remote keyless entry. New-design 15-inch alloy wheels are available across the lineup. Also, the sedan's suspension has been retuned with a firmer setting for more precise handling.
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Chevrolet has made significant changes to their Aveo for 2007. At $9,995 the Aveo5 hatchback is one of the lowest priced cars sold in America, while the Aveo sedan offers standard air conditioning. Though the exterior and interior styling was redone for 2007 and the suspension was retuned, the same reliable 1.6L four cylinder engine remains under the hood. The E-Tec has double overhead camshafts, electronic throttle control and variable geometry induction are modern elements that help it to make 103 horsepower. The Special value trim remains on the Aveo5, but is no longer available on the sedan. Side air bags are now standard for 2007.
SelectBrowse ListingsIntroduced as a low-cost subcompact car to the United States in 2004, The Chevrolet Aveo replaced the Metro as the brand's leading economy vehicle. The Aveo was sourced to North America through a partnership with South Korean automaker Daewoo. Offered as a five-passenger car, the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo was sold as a sedan as well as a hatchback. Propelling the 2004 Aveo was a 16-valve, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. Generating 103 horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque, the engine delivered combined city/highway fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon.
A five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission could be paired with the 1.6-liter powerplant. Tilt steering, AM/FM stereo and dual front cupholders came on the base 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. With improved features, the Aveo LS included power windows, CD player, air conditioning and remote keyless entry. In 2006, side airbags became standard on all trim levels and the suspension was tuned to provide more responsiveness. The Chevrolet Aveo received an extensive retooling for the 2007 model year. Slightly larger but still subcompact in nature, the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo was sportier looking than the previous year's model. In 2009, a number of standard add-ons became standard on the Chevrolet economy car including GM Oil Life monitoring system and OnStar.
The Ecotec brand four-cylinder engine was bumped up to 106 horsepower in 2009 and was once again enhanced to 108 the following year. Despite the increase in engine power, the Chevrolet Aveo never achieved a substantially popular reputation in North America. While the Aveo name remained in use some global markets, the redesigned 2012 Chevrolet subcompact car was rebranded the Sonic in North America.
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