Segment: Small
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006
After purchasing the Daewoo remains, GM found a pile of blueprints and plans for several cars, including a small-segment vehicle, the Aveo/Kalos.
Chevrolet needed a low-budged vehicle, required not only by car-rental companies but also by private customers. The Aveo came in the right moment at the right time, at least for some countries. In the U.S., the small sedan was good in heavy traffic, had an impressive fuel efficiency, and the performance of a donkey in full rage.
TheAveo's rounded shapes, with straight lines for the front turn signals and headlights, showed a mix between a bio-design and a new-edge-design concept. The smiling grille sported a horizontal slat where Chevrolet placed the bow-tie badge small enough to be almost unnoticeable. A sculptured line went down on the door panels on the sides, while in the back, the tall trunk looked like it was added after the hatchback was already built. And that's exactly what happened since the original design was for the five-door hatchback, not for the sedan.
Inside, the Aveo was built with low-budget materials. It featured cranked windows and no AC nor stereo for the base trim level. Usually, the customers bought the more expensive versions. At the front, the tall seating position made the taller driver brush their hair with the car's ceiling, while the rear passengers had minimal legroom, shoulder room, elbow room, or headroom. At least the trunk was big enough to fit four medium-sized luggage inside it.
Under the hood, Chevrolet installed a range of six engines, depending on the market. It offered a five-speed manual transmission for the entire range.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (72 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1150 cm3 |
Power: | 53 KW @ 5400 RPM 72 HP @ 5400 RPM 71 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 104 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155-185/60-80 R 13-14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.8 in (4237 mm) |
Width: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Height: | 58.9 in (1496 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.5 in (1,450/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.2 cuFT (317 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2216 lbs (1005 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307.5 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1349 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5600 RPM 80 HP @ 5600 RPM 79 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 115 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.7 in (4234 mm) |
Width: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Height: | 58.9 in (1496 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.5 in (1,450/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2262.3 lbs (1026 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1399 cm3 |
Power: | 61 KW @ 5600 RPM 83 HP @ 5600 RPM 82 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 91 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 123 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/80R13 - 185/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.7 in (4234 mm) |
Width: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Height: | 58.9 in (1496 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.5 in (1,450/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2282.2 lbs (1035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307.5 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (94 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1399 cm3 |
Power: | 69 KW @ 6200 RPM 94 HP @ 6200 RPM 93 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 130 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109.4 mph (176 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/80R13 - 185/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.7 in (4234 mm) |
Width: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Height: | 58.9 in (1496 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.5 in (1,450/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2359.3 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3384.7 lbs (1535 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 5600 RPM 84 HP @ 5600 RPM 83 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 128 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.7 in (4234 mm) |
Width: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Height: | 58.9 in (1496 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.5 in (1,450/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2370.4 lbs (1075 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 6000 RPM 105 HP @ 6000 RPM 103 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 145 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60R14 - 185/55R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.7 in (4234 mm) |
Width: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Height: | 58.9 in (1496 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.5 in (1,450/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2370.4 lbs (1075 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |