Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007
Chevrolet desperately tried to save its European branch by introducing a budget car able to increase the sales in a drowning market.
GM bought the Daewoo remains and used its already planned models to expand its market share on the European continent. The times were tough, and the world financial crisis cut sales all over the world. A small-segment vehicle with a good-looking design seemed to be a good idea, but it didn't work well for Chevrolet Aveo/Kalos.
Kalos (beautiful in Greek) was designed with the help of Pininfarina studio. The Italians tried to give the car a shape that would distinguish itself among the other competitors on the market. With its straight-cut headlights and the split-grille, its image was good. From the side, the hot-hatch appearance looked better in pictures than in real life.
While the exterior promised a vehicle with good qualities, the interior was fitted with a bland design and budget materials. Its connection with the former Daewoo models couldn't be hidden 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 16V 5MT FWD (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1208 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 6000 RPM 84 HP @ 6000 RPM 83 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 84 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 114 Nm @ 3800 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): | 12.8 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: | 185/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.3 in (3919 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.5 in (1,450/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
Turning circle: | 32.2 ft (9.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2216 lbs (1005 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3208 lbs (1455 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 130 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 4AT FWD (100 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: | 185/55R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.3 in (3919 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.5 in (1,450/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
Turning circle: | 32.2 ft (9.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2315 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3384 lbs (1535 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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (100 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: | 185/55R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.3 in (3919 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.5 in (1,450/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
Turning circle: | 32.2 ft (9.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2304 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3384 lbs (1535 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L DOHC 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 5800 RPM 106 HP @ 5800 RPM 105 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 145 Nm @ 3600 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) |
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: | P185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.3 in (3919 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 59.3 in (1506 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/55.5 in (1,450/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
Turning circle: | 32.2 ft (9.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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U.S. Spec |