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Chevrolet Aveo Sedan 1.2 i 8V (72 Hp)
Overall Rating
Chevrolet Aveo:
The Chevrolet Aveo is a five-seater, front-drive subcompact car marketed by General Motors since 2002 over two generations. Originally developed by South Korean manufacturer Daewoo Motors and marketed as the Daewoo Kalos , the takeover of Daewoo by GM to form GM Daewoo Auto & Technology resulted in the car's marketing in 120 countries under seven brands — prominently as the Chevrolet Aveo....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan Overview:
Chevrolet Aveo (Sedan). With 104 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.4 l/100km). Weighing only 997 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.7 s). The top speed reaches 157 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Aveo (tested as Daewoo Kalos) achieved a modest 3-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection in 2006, indicating acceptable but not class-leading safety performance for its time.
1.2 i 8V (72 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers very basic performance, suitable only for light city driving. Acceleration is sluggish, making highway merging challenging.
Fuel Economy
Despite its small size, fuel economy is only average for its power output, especially in urban settings.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics
- • Good fuel economy on some trims
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and materials
- • Modest performance, especially with smaller engines
- • Below-average safety rating compared to modern standards
- • Limited refinement and driving dynamics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sedan: 2003 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Aveo |
| Generation: | Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 i 8V (72 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 72 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 62.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 104 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1150 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.2 l |
| Coolant: | 4.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 68.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 78 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 157 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.8 kg/Hp, 72.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.6 kg/Nm, 104.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 997 |
| Max. weight: | 1490 |
| Max load: | 493 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 400 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4310 mm mm [75mm more] |
| Width: | 1710 mm mm [40mm more] |
| Height: | 1505 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2480 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1430 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 155/80 R13 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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