Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
The European branch of Chevrolet introduced the facelift for the Aveo/Kalos lineup in 2008. It was a small, tall, and affordable vehicle that came right on time for the world financial crisis.
When the money was gone, and big companies were forced to shrunk their teams or cut the salaries, the need for affordable cars increased. GM owned the Daewoo for a few years already and started to build vehicles based on the Korean's platforms, such as the Aveo/Kalos. Kalos came from Greek and means beautiful. In a three-door version, it looked closer to its name than ever.
The refreshed Kalos looked very different than its predecessor. Its swept-up headlights and the redesigned grille that resembled Audi's single-frame one made the car looks more aggressive. On the sides, the ascending line connected the front wheel-arches to the taillights. In the three-door version, the rear window was front-hinged and could pop-out to get more fresh air.
Inside, the 2008 Aveo featured the same hard plastic materials for the dashboard. It was a budget car, and no one expected leather seats or soft materials in it. At least, the carmaker provided steering wheel buttons for the audio system, which was carried over from the Opel Corsa. Depending on the trim level, the AC unit was fitted as standard.
Under the hood, Chevrolet installed two engine choices, both with gasoline. A four-speed automatic transmission was available as an option for the 1.4-liter engine, while the 1.2-liter was paired exclusively with a 5-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L DOHC 5MT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1206 cm3 |
Power: | 60.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 82 HP @ 6000 RPM 81 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 84 lb-ft @ 3800-4400 RPM 114 Nm @ 3800-4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint 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): | 12.8 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: | 155/80 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.3 in (3919 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 48 in (1219 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57/55.5 in (1,448/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2271 lbs (1030 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3314 lbs (1503 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.7 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |
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EU Specs |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L DOHC 4AT (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1399 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6400 RPM 101 HP @ 6400 RPM 99 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 132 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/80 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.3 in (3919 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 48 in (1219 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57/55.5 in (1,448/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2370 lbs (1075 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3413 lbs (1548 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 152 g/km |
Notes |
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EU Specs |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L DOHC 5MT (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1399 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6400 RPM 101 HP @ 6400 RPM 99 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 132 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 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: | 155/80 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.3 in (3919 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 48 in (1219 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57/55.5 in (1,448/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2359 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3402 lbs (1543 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50.7 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.1 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |
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EU Specs |