Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Chevrolet was keen to get more traction on the European market and introduced the Aveo/Kalos lineup in 2004 with three body versions, including a three-door hatchback.
After it bought the Daewoo remains, the bow-tie brand used its already planned models and platforms. Even though it was already present with Opel/Vauxhall, it didn't have a budget brand, so it came with the Chevrolet badge. But the world economic crisis started just three years later and led to significant financial losses for the American brand.
Pininfarina designed the Kalos (beautiful in Greek) lineup. The Italians tried to give the car a shape that would distinguish itself from the other competitors on the market. With its straight-cut headlights and the split-grille, its image was good. From the side, the three-door looked like a hot-hatch even in real life, unlike its five-door sibling, which looked too bland.
While the exterior promised a vehicle with good qualities, the interior was fitted with a bland design and budget materials. GM couldn't hide its connection with the former Daewoo models only by introducing a new steering wheel and a new CD-radio (only on top trim levels). The instrument cluster, in particular, offered a cheap-looking design with fake plastic pieces that mimicked aluminum.
Under the posh-looking bodywork, GM used the same old platform from Daewoo. There was a choice of new engines, including a 1.2-liter 16-valves, paired to a 5-speed manual. The upper version, which featured a 1.4-liter unit, was available with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
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: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97.6 mph (157 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: | 155/80R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.8 in (3881 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: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34.3 cuFT (971 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3208.3 lbs (1455 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (83 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: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
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 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.8 in (3881 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: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34.3 cuFT (971 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2425.5 lbs (1100 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: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
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 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.8 in (3881 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: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34.3 cuFT (971 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2337.3 lbs (1060 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) |