2007 Chevrolet Aveo [ 2008 ]
Chevrolet Aveo
Overall Score - 6.5 (Mediocre)
The Aveo delivers economy on sticker price and gas mileage, but little else. The Aveo doesn't compete effectively with the top subcompacts on driving performance, safety features or fuel economy. If you're in the market for a value-priced small car, you should also consider the Honda Fit.
Despite a 2007 facelift, the Korean-built Chevrolet Aveo's unchanged mechanics still make it one of the weaker cars in the subcompact class. But although reviewers see the Aveo as uninspired, some still think it's a decent choice for value, thanks to an extremely low sticker price. Kelley Blue Book notes the Aveo's reasonable value, commenting, "If you only have about $10-12K to spend on a new car, you'll love the Aveo. It's inexpensive but not stripped, and its interior is actually quite roomy." The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writer points out that, "At that price you don't expect much fun or excitement - you're shopping for basic solid transportation, and Aveo fits that bill."
But others disagree. The Detroit News calls the Aveo "pricey" considering how much equipment it lacks. About.com notes "The Aveo doesn't have much of a price advantage compared to comparably equipped Japanese cars like the Nissan Versa and the Honda Fit," and concludes that the Aveo "is not a particularly good buy." It adds that Aveo buyers "may want to look at used cars as well--you can get a very nicely equipped certified used car for the same eleven grand." IntelliChoice gives the Aveo a rating of "worse than average" for its predicted five-year total cost of ownership, compared to other vehicles in its class.
The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo comes in two body styles, the Aveo sedan and the Aveo5 hatchback.
Aveo Performance - 6.1 (Mediocre)
Reviewers have generally glum feelings about the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo's performance based on its weak engine and vague steering. Edmunds says the Aveo "ranks slowest in the class of '07 compacts we've tested." continue
Aveo Exterior - 7.7 (Good)
Most reviewers agree that the 2007 Chevy Aveo's redesign, which Automobile Magazine quips is "wart-free," makes the car look more expensive than it is. However, the Detroit News complains, "If only it didn't look so generic, even with the face-lift." continue
Aveo Interior - 7.3 (Good)
Though reviewers generally feel the 2007 Chevy Aveo's interior looks more expensive than they expected, it's not without its problems. MSN praises the interior for being "neither gimmicky nor bare." However, the Aveo loses points for seats that many find uncomfortable. continue
Aveo Safety - 6.7 (Mediocre)
The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo has a general lack of accident avoidance and crash protection gear, even as options. Nevertheless, the Aveo receives mostly acceptable scores in government and private crash tests. continue
Aveo Reliability - 4.0 (Mediocre)
The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Aveo comes with GM's basic limited warranty, covering three years or 36,000 miles. continue
