செவ்ரோலெ ஏவியோ [2006-2009] யூசர் ரிவ்யுஸ்

I bought the limited edition after a lot of research. It's real value for money with leather upholstery, fog lamps, alloy wheels, adjustable steering column and a 6 speaker stereo system. Have driven around 600 kms so far in Delhi. The looks, posh interiors, smooth engine and the ride comfort makes one really feel good. Choose it in comparison to Honda city, which I found a little over priced.

The higher ground clearance, strong pulling power coupled with 94 HP engine makes it ideal for Indian roads. On the technical side the crumple zones, the location of radiator cap on the top-up tank and the key less entry to the rear boot lets you know that it was a thoughtful design. 

The mileage after 7000 kms of running in NCR region is around 11.5 km / ltr.

I was looking for a car in the budget of 7-9 lacs on road hence had 4/5 clear options.....Honda City, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Verna, SX4 and Chevrolet Aveo. My primary requirement in addition to a confortable interior was Fuel economy since I travel almost 100-120 kms a day.

After much deliberations, I finally decided to purchase a Chevy Aveo in March 2008. This was certainly an excellent choice. The Car looks heavy & masculine. The drive is too smooth. The interiors are plush. AC cooling is class...even the passenger on the rear seat start feeling the cool immediately.

I was very happy to drive my car but over a period of time, started realising that it has already started hitting my pocket. With a mileage of around 10 km per litre, it has become a 'challenge' to drive the car. (This is much below the promised mileage)

I reported this issue to the Showroom on my first reassurence service (1000km), when I was duly informed that this will improve after the first service at 5000km. Now I have already driven 7000+ km and the first service is also over....the fuel economy story remains the same. I had even spoken to a Chevy Executive in Delhi, who very promptly arranged a 'Mileage Check-up" for my car....however nobody turned up from the local dealer (Mumbai) on the fixed up date (In fact I had to compromise on many other commitments only to ensure that the car gets checked up)

So...to all the prospective buyers, I leave the question to selecting this car...as open ended.

Exterior

I purchased Aveo 1.4 LT ABS, Light Gold from Pashankar Auto Wheels, Pune on Jan 20, 2010. The on road price with cash less ownership of 3 years was 7.39 Lakh.Got mud flaps, mats and filming free. The car is fully loaded. I have driven it few tens of Km so far and I will update my review regularly. The dealer experience was good and car was delivered with special ceromany. I am expecting better ASS from PAWPL.

Car has aggresive exteriors.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Aveo has excellent interiors and good comfort. It has enough space to accommodate five (not too healthy) persons. It has all the features which are available in this segment. Lather upholstery give rich feel.Music system is sexy and ac is cool. Car is loaded with lot of  useful features

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

  Engine is adequately powered and gear ratios are kept proper to deliver enough power with moderate fuel economy. Engine is nose free and quite. Gear shifting is smooth.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Suspensions are good and ride quality is okay.

Final Words

  I have not yet tested all the features, which I will update soon.Although the car is thrill car, I would recommend it for those who want a good family car.

Areas of improvement  

 Spare wheel is not alloy, no co passengers air bag, Music system has no USB drive