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

Bought this car on May 2009. My budget was around 4Lakhs. Initially, my budget to go for a hatchback, started with Alto, Spark, Wagon-R and Santro. Except Alto and Spark others were reaching around 4Lakh with PowerSteering and AC, and no discounts etc. Then, finally decided on Spark looks more stylish and comfort, didn't bother about fuel economy as my average driving is going to be less. When i about to make booking Spark, i noticed UVA, and my expectations for Indian road to have PowerSteering and AC and not bothered about other interiors and comfort except Space. When i look at the car, the very first moment i liked it because of SPACE which is essential when you go long drive with Family. So, i finally decided to spend 1more lakh to get this. So far, its around 2500 kms, the drive was comfortably smooth, AC is chilling on nights even on 1st level, on DAy, it takes a while and i think its common with all cars. Braking and control of the car is good, silent engine, except in hills, when u go on the wrong gear it gives noise and again its the same with any vehicle i think. Mileage, around 12km/l on city, highway i get around 16 to 18, did not check but this is just the approx value. Comfort is awsome and spent extra bugs to keep the interior lively, now the interior looks awsome too. Could not go beyond 100 due to the roads i normally drive. this gives a feeling of having a big car, not just hatchback though it is.Overall, its a good value for Money, buyers who is thinking on going for hatchback spending 4 to 4.5 , can think of buying this base version will fit into the budget. I did the same, my friend has i10 and now he is concerned about the space, style i did not bother and when u r inside the car, its only the drive and comfort which really matters. Back space is enough to keep One huge suitcase + one small and you can add some on top of it. What else you expect on a hatch back for this budget :)

I love to ride this car. I was pretty disappointed with the dealer earlier for not delivering the car in time. Finally delivered late by 10 days. Initially i took my entire family for a ride, 6 elders and 3 kids in Chevy UVA, i was at surprise that it could easily climb the steep hills without any problem with such a load. My entire family is happy with the car and its performance. To my calculations, i am getting around 17Kms/Ltr.

Murali Narahari-Bangalore 

I purchased this car(1.2 Base model) in the month of May,2008 and still today i am totally satisfied with the car. Car is very silent from inside and gives a feeling of a big car. I feel front space is more than the back space. A/c is pretty good and chilling occurs very quickly. Looks are impressive from front and side. Interiors are average (not very good but still much much  better than Maruti Swift and Hyundai Getz. as far i feel). I feel dashboard is much more than better in looks and style than Maruti Swift and Hyundai Getz(base model). Pickup is also pretty good.

Mileage is average (12-13 km/ltr) in city with heavy traffic condition with A/c on.

Low cost of maintenence.(first year I spent only Rs.800 for servicing) and no more.

Reverse gear is having some problem as  far as i feel, but than does not count since overall the car is good.

I cannot say anything about the highway drive. Will update soon as I am planning for a highway drive this diwali.

Lastly Price of the car is little more than any other car in this segment, but still good vale for money.

Exterior

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Very spacious car, good comfort in seating posture

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 I have driven 13000KMS with this car. Initil pick up to 40KMPH is relatvely low when compared to maruti/Hyundai vehicles but after reaching 50KMPH in 5th gear it becomes one of the most pleasant driving cars. Control on vehicle even at 120KMPH is superb. Passengers seating in the car do not feel so much about turnings/speed when compared to other vehicles due to its size.

Highway Economy 16.6KM/Litre with AC

City 13.5KM/Litre with AC

Ride Quality & Handling

 Excellent

Final Words

 If one is not looking for a racing car and loves comfort and ride quality one must go for this car. Service is good and I have CPCO offer and till now (after 1.5yrs) no maintainence other than oil/filter change are done. I could get wheel balancing for three years done at free of cost.

Areas of improvement  

Exterior I am in luv with exterior luks n unique style.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very spacious, Comfortable 2 drive, front space, you can hardy keep tissue box if not interestd 2 fall on your lap.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Fuel economy is not upto standard. or as advertised.Engine perfomance is average.Gearbox is little  away for the hand to reach, n reverse gear requires more lubrication.

Ride Quality & Handling Riding is smooth in general. quick start and good pick up. However gives a knock at base if u r riding with five people on indian rough roads.

Final Words Though i luvd this car in this segment comparitively, it would hav been much better to have more service centre with trust worthy people to serve you. The employees of all category should know to behave honestly with customers, as my experience with service centres were bad in General in two states and quality of service also poor campared to other makers.If you want to give regular service to your car , and not wellversed with car; the employees discover some probems which is not real and try to make money. Car maintainace is very minimum compared to other cars in this segment. its a stylish car and people will luv it to buy if u can give adequate service.

Areas of improvement The few minor concerns are, headlight brightness, front space to keep tissues etc, reverse gear, n fuel economy.  major concern is the quality of service and poor -un trustworthy customer care.

I purchased my first car Chevrolet Aveo U-VA 1.2 in April'2009. My experience with this car is nice. I am satisfied with its performence. I feel comfortable while in city condition driving in Gurgaon. Its good for congested traffic. It is very spacious & leg space is best in the segment. Milage is 12-13 in city condition with A/c on.

Special mention of GM service. I find service of GM service station good. They are good people and respond politely.

Otherwise Chevy cars are good in quality & i like my black beauty U-Va very much.

Rest after much more driving

Three months back I have taken AVEO U-VA vehicle.  Overall I found it is best vehicle in middle segment. I got all minimum required  features with less budget.  It is Classic look and I am proud to have this vehicle.  Only draw back is fuel economy and drivers seat height.

Sir I would like to bring few points to for your future improvement. 1.  Increase the height of the drivers seat. 2. Locking arragement of back door (Dickky) is placed in number plate. It is problem for opening back door and spoils the appearence. 3. If your are planning for LPG or CNG conversion.  Please try to design the LPG or CNG tank with the space of present petrol tank.  As the petrol tank capacity is 45 ltrs,   50% space is sufficient for the LPG or CNG.   So that the laguage  space can be maximum utilized. Definately I will go for company;s kit when ever launch the product. 4. Try to increase the interiors look.  For my vehicle it is not up to the mark.  - Madan Kumar 

Exterior Good exterior looks.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Spacious, good comfort, enough leg room, really good in long drives almost effortless.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Satisfied, economy average, Gear box is kind of OK.

Ride Quality & Handling Very good solid handle, effortless driving, smooth ride. Very impressed.

Final Words I have driven this car almost 4 yrs now. It has been wonderful journey till now. Not an extra money spent on spares, good car on roads. I have driven this car almost 4 hrs nonstop. on the highways not felt any strain. Highway drive is also good. Even now i feel excited whenever i plan for long trip on my car. Not very impressed mileage, kind of 10-11kmpl but i normally i ride on high speeds > 100kmph on highway.

Areas of improvement Reverse Gear slips frequently and broader blind spot.. Few times missed narrowly from especially two wheelers coming from right side.