Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GM introduced the facelifted version of the Aveo/Kalos lineup in 2008 as an alternative for the budget car market, which was increasing due to the world financial crisis.
Like most of the other carmakers, General Motors had financial troubles. Its cars were filling the storage areas, and there were no customers. Its only solution was to sell more affordable cars and the Aveo/Kalos was just the car it needed. Kalos came from Greek and means beautiful. It looked closer to its name in a three-door version, but in the five-door version, it was just as bland as most other cars from its segment.
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. Its rear doors were wide enough for average-sized adults and excellent for children.
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 (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1206 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 6000 RPM 84 HP @ 6000 RPM 83 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
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: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.7 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L DOHC 4AT (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: | 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
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 DOHC 5MT (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: | 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
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 |