Chevrolet $10,000 - $20,000
Auto Type
- Small Cars (4)
- Mid-Size Cars (2)
- Trucks (4)
- Wagons (2)
Fuel Economy
- 15 MPG or Better (9)
- 20 MPG or Better (6)
2008 Chevrolet Aveo
#27 in Affordable Small Cars
The Aveo doesn't compete effectively with the top subcompacts on driving performance, safety features or fuel economy. What it does offer is an economical sticker price, and efficient point-A-to-B transportation.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.3 |
| Performance: | 6.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | 6.7 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
2007 Chevrolet Aveo
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 ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.5 |
| Performance: | 6.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | 6.7 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
#17 in Affordable Small Cars
The Cobalt delivers a smooth ride and genuine attempts at upscale features but it's overall appeal falls short of the top-ranked cars in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.4 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 6.4 |
| Safety: | 9.5 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.7 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 6.6 |
| Safety: | 8.9 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
2008 Chevrolet Colorado
#6 in Compact Pickup Trucks
The 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has a good-looking exterior and reassuring crash test scores, but its performance is less-than-competitive, plus it lacks overwhelming interior comfort or overall refinement.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.2 |
| Performance: | 7.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.9 |
| Interior: | 5.9 |
| Safety: | 8.1 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
2007 Chevrolet Colorado
The Colorado delivers a good-looking exterior and reassuring crash test scores, but can't match the performance, interior comfort, or overall refinement of others in its class. If you're in the market for a compact pickup, ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.3 |
| Performance: | 7.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.9 |
| Interior: | 6.1 |
| Safety: | 8.1 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
2008 Chevrolet HHR
#8 in Affordable Compact Wagons
The HHR offers a smooth ride, distinctive retro look and practical cargo and passenger capacities, but it trails its competitors in acceleration and sporty handling.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 6.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
2007 Chevrolet HHR
The HHR offers a smooth ride, distinctive retro look and practical cargo and passenger capacities, but can't match the acceleration and sportier handling of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 6.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.6 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
#7 in Affordable Midsize Cars
Auto writers are pleased with the all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu's driving dynamics, good looks and comfortable ride. Many say the car stacks up well against perennial class-leaders like the Honda Accord.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu
The Malibu delivers a smooth ride and a spacious interior, but doesn't distinguish itself in a competitive class. If you're in the market for an affordable midsize car, you should also consider the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 6.4 |
| Exterior: | 6.1 |
| Interior: | 6.9 |
| Safety: | 9.6 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
#1 in Full Size Pickup Trucks
The Silverado 1500 delivers one of the best combinations of no-nonsense performance, responsive handling and exterior styling in its class. It's available in a wide array of trims, engines and features for optimal customization.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.9 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | 9.6 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The Silverado 1500 delivers one of the best combinations of no-nonsense performance, responsive handling and exterior styling in its class. It's available in a wide array of trims, engines and features for optimal customization.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |












