The new Chevrolet Aveo notchback was promised to us back in September 2006, but I guess DRB-HICOM’s Hicomobil unit had some issues to sort out or perhaps they were waiting for the right time to launch, so it’s finally here in 1.4 litre form.
The new Thai-imported Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 litre notchback sedan’s 1.4 litre DOHC E-TEC II engine puts out 94bhp at 6,200rpm and 130Nm of torque which peaks at a low enough 3,400rpm. This is mated to a 4-speed auto transmission that uses a gate shifter. The low engine speed at which peak torque is achieved is likely thanks to the usage of a Variable Geometry Intake System, which varies intake manifold dimensions to suit engine speeds. To help reduce NVH, the engine rests on three hydraulic suspension bushes to reduce engine vibrations. 0 to 100km/h acceleration takes 11.9 seconds, while top speed is rated at 170km/h.
The car rides on MacPherson struts at the front, and the rear is a torsion beam setup that is typical on daily A to B runabout sedans these days. There are two models, the 1.4SE and the 1.4SX. Only the 1.4SX has a driver’s airbag, and there is no option for a passenger airbag. Other important features to note include power windows, central locking, electric side-view mirrors, and a 400 litre boot space. The brakes are discs at the front and drums are the rear, but there is no indication on Hicomobil’s site on whether these are anti-lock brakes, so I guess they are not.
The Chevrolet Aveo notchback sedan goes for RM69,888 for the 1.4SE model, and RM72,888 for the 1.4SX model. Prices are not inclusive of insurance.
I was not invited for the launch so I don’t really have any high resolution product images to share with you guys. But a few of my previous posts have images of the interior, so you can check it out in the links listed below.
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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
makes buying the Persona so much sence…..
Wah expensive… Better buy vios/ city even better… Even suzuki swift looks better then this..
notchback sedan,…paul?
izit short sedan, bobtail sedan?.
im telling, VGI is good stuff, its correct the lean mixture of the 16 valve engine, cheap and effective,
just remeber when volvo 850 came with that last time,
anyway expensive, and no beauty
hehe , didn’t post the foto out ?
DRB is playing wise to make this car badge as Chevrolet, if it is badge as Daewoo, i’m very sure that the sales is not very well, since the Aveo.
But with this Aveo (notchback? why not aveo sedan? or Chev Gentra?), this car look more compress American, mostly the grill.
Just another rival for City and Vios. Proton BLM, come out! please come out with better design and spec. The interesting is, the price will be the cheapest in the B-segment car.
69k for a 1.4? Cannot comment,wait for the car first!
makes buying the Persona so much sence…..agree, this doesn’t look American at all and certainly don’t drives like American. At least Persona is genuinely Malaysian in everything.
Let’s see the result of selling 1.4 at price of 1.5 in Thailand
This is half year sum-up in Thailand
1. Sub-compact
-Vios 23794
-City 7659
-Jazz 5984
-Yaris 5130
-Aveo 2741
-Avanza 2236
2.Compact
-Civic 16912
-Altis 10376
-Tiida 1968
-MZ3 1879
-Optra 1543
-Focus 1363
-Lancer 1160
3.Mid-size
-Camry 8522
-Accord 742
-Teana 515
Only for Chevy fans
http://tinyurl.com/35kgfj
failed crash test
http://www.chevrolet.com/aveo/colors/
Btw, the car interior’s space is good and it has good leg room and head room…
oops
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PBQ9CRRswk
Not price wise and furthermore Malaysians are sceptical on Korean product. (Remember this is rebadge Daewoo right.)
they dun invite THE paul of paultan.org??!!
wot a pity bcos they failed 2 recognize the power of online blog…
mayb they afraid that u’ll gv BAD but fair review
still expensive, better hold 4 end of year sale/ promotion!!
hhehee
is this american car??? ayooooo better buy persona lah very outdated stail
to karl99 u posting no ekor kah????? ehehehheheehhe kidding
Actually I like the boot design of most Chevy. Price high with only Drivers airbag only. Anyway, I like the overall outlook & it probably would sell if its 1.6L specs. BTW, is it manufacture in Korea??
WoW!!! Watched the video in youtube!!! Scary la. If buy this car. Better get urself a wheel chair standby. Coz ur next ride might be on the wheel chair.
LOL! GM SIGN AGREEMENT WITH DRB-HICOM! No more to Proton lolz… Maybe we will get Chevrolet made in Malaysia loo…
still not a real chevy anyway…just another korean and NO thanks. Persona? Yes Please
wahlaueh…
web posted by mits27, the engine spec is 1.6kcc in US, poor Malaysian have to get everything down graded….
Well, Chevy car is really good for C-segment, atleast currently i am in US & rent a chevy Impala. If not mistaken 3kcc or 3.5kcc… same size as camry. drive for ~90miles a day never feel tired because of the comfortness of the car. New car price for the impala less than usd30k….
Dear Paul,
Can you do a comparison between this car, city and vios? That would be a good comparison for the readers…
a comparo with vios n city? wouldnt muster much interest, me thinks. look what happend to new spectra5 and optima… a non-event on this blog.
IMO, this car definitely has way more balance in terms of exterior design compared to Vios and City… but it’s a bit too pricey and of course as a rebadged Daewoo, need to think 10 times before considering.. nothing is perfect…
It’s a Korean sedan labelled as an American made…
Urgh! XP
Actually looks not bad… nicer than City and Vios…
pls it looks better than the gen 2 sedan
kody, I also has experience with new chevy impala, I rented it from budget renter car…
yes, persona makes a lot of sense
hehe. this aint no corvette thats for sure.
euroncap rated it 1.5 stars. Need not say anymore.
Source: http://www.euroncap.com/tests/chevrolet_aveo_2006/250.aspx