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2005 Chevrolet Aveo
Date Published: 3/06/08

2005 Chevrolet Aveo
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MSRP:
$9,455 - 12,865

Invoice:
$8,935 - 12,029

Class:
Compact Car
2005 Chevrolet Aveo
Expert Rating Summary
Category LS sdn, man. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Car Average Rating
Acceleration 3 4.1
Fuel Economy 8 6.7
Ride Quality 5 4.6
Steering/Handling/Braking 4 5.4
Quietness 4 4
Controls 4 5.5
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5
Room/Comfort (rear) 3 3.6
Cargo Room 2 3.9
Value within Class 4 5.8
Total Score: 42 48.6
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2005 Chevrolet Aveo Review
Chevrolet's entry-level car is among the smallest, least-expensive cars sold in the United States. Aveo comes as a 4-dr hatchback and as a slightly longer sedan. Both use a 103-hp 4-cyl engine with manual or optional automatic transmissions. Trim levels ascend from Special Value Model (SVM), to LS, to LT. All come with tilt steering wheel, height-adjustable driver seat, and split folding rear seat. None offer side airbags. Optional ABS and standard air conditioning are exclusive to LS and LT. Alloy wheels and power windows/locks/heated mirrors are also standard for LT, which is the only model to offer a sunroof. For '05, SVM and LS models get restyled wheel covers, and all Aveos add black roof-pillar trim.
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Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise the smallest passengers cars. These vehicles range from tiny economy models to slightly larger popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons.

Our Best Buys include the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, and Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix twins. Our Recommended picks include the Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Spectra, and Toyota Corolla.
News
Aveo will basically mark time through 2008, say our sources. Chevy doesn't make much money on these low-priced minicars, so it won't be spending for much more than minimal trim and color changes so long as sales hold up. No word on what happens to Aveo after '08.
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