Chevrolet Aveo U-VA [2006-2012] User Reviews

Hi All,

I have taken test drives of Getz,Swift,U-VA & i10,Aveo.Being 6 foot tall i found maximum Leg room,Cabin space and riding comfort in U-VA.Excellent suspension and control while driving.Great Looks.I am driving 80km daily.20 in city and 60 on highway.Till now U-VA-LS is giving me 14 kmp/litre.LS model is equipped with all the luxary you wanted e.g. front and rear power windows,Centre locking,Steering asdjustment,Day/night mirror,AC/Heater,Power steering,Both side mirros,Tube less tyres and being extra spacious is added advantage.

Inside i feel like driving a big car.U-VA & Aveo have same cabin space.So those going for Aveo can go with U-VA and save more than 1.3 Lakh (For family of four).A/C is superb.It feels like chilling at first level itelf.Mileage is OK around 14~13.5 with petrol.It drives like knife on butter on road.Extremly enjoyable and satisfying for drving pleasure.

Now coming to Cons:

Engine power is less so not great pick-up like swift or i10.Stronger A/C makes engine little less efficent.Mp3 player is not avialble with LS Models so that is extra cost.Resale value may not be great.

My Suggestion:

Those needing Ride quality,Space and Comfort and value for money can go for it.

Those who needs excellent milegae and great Pic-up or good engine performance may be little disappointed.

That's all from my side.

Comments are welcome for any query suggestion..

Thanks,

BR

Tejinder

I bought this car a month back and have driven almost 900 KM. Yet to go in for first service.

Following are the Pros

1. Looks stylish and contemporary.

2. Good Front and Rear Leg Space. Feel like ur in a big car. 

3. Fuel economy around 12 kmpl with AC in city and 15 kmpl with AC on highways.

4. Very smooth engine ( sometimes at signals i press on gas to confirm whether the engine is on).

Cons

1. Slips while applying Reverse gear.

2. Less initial power.

3. Around 20 - 25K ruprees more when compared to compitetors( Swift and Getz) or may be they could have added some more fittings (MP3 player, etc.).

Overall i am satisfied with this car and its performace till date.

If planning to buy a Petrol car in this segment and budget, i would ask you to test this car and then decide.

Will keep posting as and when i find something useful and appropriate.

I have been hunting for a new battery for this care for the past more than a week. The battery is very unique as I understand - Exide DIN 50 R. It's not available even with Exide. When I called Sundaram Motors as usual they are clueless on what battery gets into this car. No other manufacturer battery can fit because the battery polarity + & - is reversed for this battery and hence the (R). I'm almost doing a research on car batteries and calling each battery dealer to check if they can help me with a battery to get my car running. Even Chennai's some of the largest battery dealers like Automark, Kavitha battery does not have a battery for this car.

Why should they make specifications when they cannot keep the car on the road for long time. I wish GM realises this in the interest of Indian customers.

I was looking to buy my first car and did extensive research on the available hatchbacks. I narrowed it doen to the getz, i10 and u-va. The U-va has always impressed me with its looks and trumped the other cars in the test drive. Swift was not an option for me as I'm 6'2' and its very cramped within.

Finally got delivery of the U-VA Cashmere colour about 17 days back. I've driven about 300 kms and here are my thoughts:

Solid build quality - one feels reassured while in it as opposed to the 'tinny' feel of the hyundai's and marutis

Space - Ample space for 5 large adults; good use of cubby holes and storage compartments; boot is decent and not huge

Performance - Great maneouverability and the steering and gear shifts are very responsive. Once can drive in 3rd till 20kmph and on 2nd till almost standstill - great for city traffic - less gear changes required. The AC cools really quickly but it does have a subtle impact on the power. I've read a lot of reviews that say the u-va is low on power - I think its more than adequate for a city car. It may not be as peppy as the swift/i10 but it doesn't hamper driveability in any way. The car handles itself on the road beautifully. Excellent suspension - can hardly feel the bumps/holes in the road and extremely silent within the car. The steering is intuitive and the gear shift is smotth (unlike many reviews i've read). Fuel economy is supposed to be around 14kmpl, I can see mine giving 10-11(with AC), but its supposed to improve after the first service.

I have no hesitation in recommending this car to anyone. It does elicit a lot of wow! looks on the road as there aren't so many around. Overall, great value for money. For 5 lacs got the LS variant + music system+ insurance free+remote locking security system.

My U-VA has totally met my expectations. Don't hesitate/ dither if you like this car, go get it. GO U-VA!!!