2006 Chevrolet Aveo: Road Test
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- MSRP: $9,350 -$13,050
- Invoice: $8,836 -$12,332
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Our road test for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo includes a full evaluation of the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet Aveo help you decide if a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| LS sdn, man. | LS hatch, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 4.4 |
Fairly brisk on takeoff and around town. Feels slightly quicker with manual transmission, but no Aveo has enough power for swift highway passing or short freeway on-ramps. Manual has rubbery shift action. Automatic often hesitates to kick down for passing. Engine smoother than most in this price range.
FUEL ECONOMY
| LS sdn, man. | LS hatch, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 6.7 |
Test manual-transmission sedan averaged 29.3 mpg in mostly city driving. Test automatic-transmission hatchback averaged 29.9 mpg in near-even mix of city/highway driving.
RIDE QUALITY
| LS sdn, man. | LS hatch, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.9 |
No opportunity yet to test with 15-inch tires. Impressively absorbent for a small car on most bumps. Some minor bobbing and pitching over irregular pavement.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| LS sdn, man. | LS hatch, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5.6 |
Petite size, responsive steering make for nimble low-speed moves. Body lean, noseplow increase rapidly with cornering speed. Both test models had ABS and good stopping power.
QUIETNESS
| LS sdn, man. | LS hatch, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.2 |
All noise sources muffled fairly well, better than in many rivals. Unlike many small, light cars, only large, sharp bumps trigger pounding through Aveo's suspension, body structure.
CONTROLS
| LS sdn, man. | LS hatch, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.9 |
Gauges easy to read. Controls logically placed. Audio system mounted within easy reach, but tiny buttons, knobs difficult to manipulate at speed. Budget-grade plastics dominate decor.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| LS sdn, man. | LS hatch, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.5 |
Comfortable seats are softer and a bit higher than in many entry-level cars. Driver positioning aided by standard height-adjustable seat, tilt wheel. Good head room, but tall folks might want more leg space. Visibility to rear corners hindered by thick roof pillars in sedan; hatchback's pillars are thinner.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| LS sdn, man. | LS hatch, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.9 |
Good head room. Leg room tight with front seats more than halfway back. Seat rather flat, but high mounting means adults don't sit knees-up.
CARGO ROOM
| LS sdn, man. | LS hatch, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 4.7 |
Hatchback has room for just a row of grocery bags behind rear seatbacks. But those fold without removing headrests, and cushions flip forward to make a fairly flat load floor. Sedan's trunk volume par for class, though lid hinges dip into load area. Sedan's rear headrests must be removed to fold seatbacks. Interior storage meager, with small bins in console and dash.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| LS sdn, man. | LS hatch, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 6.2 |
Aveo is imported from General Motors' South Korea manufacturing branch; cars built in that country have been reliable, in our recent experience. Still, we recommend that anyone shopping for a vehicle of this size consider a larger car. That aside, the likable Aveo is surprisingly refined for its price and compares well with budget rivals Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio, though those cars come with head-protecting curtain side airbags.
Total Score
| LS sdn, man. | LS hatch, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | 46 | 52 |
Total Score: 44
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