2006 Chevrolet Aveo: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Chevrolet's entry-level car gets standard front side airbags and available 15-inch wheels for 2006. Aveo is among the smallest, least-expensive vehicles sold in the United States. It comes as a 4-dr hatchback and a slightly longer sedan. Both use a 103-hp 4-cyl engine with manual or optional automatic transmissions and offer Special Value Model (SVM), LS, and LT trim. All include tilt steering wheel, height-adjustable driver seat, and split folding rear seat. Unavailable for 2005, the front side airbags provide torso protection. LS and LT add air conditioning and offer optional ABS. SVM and LS have standard 14-inch wheels. LT has 15s, plus power windows/locks/heated mirrors. An optional sunroof is exclusive to LT. Also for '06, cruise control and remote keyless entry are standard for LT, optional for LS.

COMPETITION

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