2007 Chevrolet Aveo: Road Test
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- MSRP: $9,995 -$13,510
- Invoice: $9,445 -$12,767
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Our road test for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo help you decide if a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| LS hatch, auto. | LS sdn, man. | LS sdn, auto. | LT sdn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.4 |
Hatchback and sedan adequate on takeoff and around town. They feel slightly quicker with manual transmission, but no Aveo has enough power for swift highway passing or brisk acceleration on short freeway on-ramps. Manual has rubbery shift action. Automatic often hesitates to kick down for passing.
FUEL ECONOMY
| LS hatch, auto. | LS sdn, man. | LS sdn, auto. | LT sdn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Test automatic-transmission sedans averaged 24.5-28.4 mpg. Test automatic-transmission hatchback averaged 29.9 mpg. No opportunity to measure with manual transmission. Aveo uses regular-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| LS hatch, auto. | LS sdn, man. | LS sdn, auto. | LT sdn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Aveo is impressively absorbent for a subcompact car on most bumps. Unlike with many small, light cars, only large, sharp bumps trigger pounding through suspension, body structure. Aveo suffers only minor bobbing and pitching over irregular pavement.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| LS hatch, auto. | LS sdn, man. | LS sdn, auto. | LT sdn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.1 |
Petite size and responsive, if heavy, steering make for nimble low-speed moves. Body lean, noseplow in turns increases as speed does. Brakes have good stopping control, but we recommend getting the optional ABS.
QUIETNESS
| LS hatch, auto. | LS sdn, man. | LS sdn, auto. | LT sdn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Overall noise suppression is par for the class, but any Aveo suffers from marked engine, road, and tire noise.
CONTROLS
| LS hatch, auto. | LS sdn, man. | LS sdn, auto. | LT sdn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.7 |
Gauges easy to read. Controls logically placed. Audio system mounted within easy reach, but tiny buttons, knobs difficult to manipulate while driving on hatchbacks. Sedan's revised interior has simpler audio deck with larger buttons. Budget-grade plastics dominate decor, but freshened sedan's materials more pleasant.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| LS hatch, auto. | LS sdn, man. | LS sdn, auto. | LT sdn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.4 |
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 hatch, auto. | LS sdn, man. | LS sdn, auto. | LT sdn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.7 |
Good head room. Leg room tight with front seats set far back. Seat rather flat, but high mounting means adults don't sit knees-up.
CARGO ROOM
| LS hatch, auto. | LS sdn, man. | LS sdn, auto. | LT sdn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4.5 |
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 trunk surprisingly spacious. Interior storage meager, with small bins in console and dash.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| LS hatch, auto. | LS sdn, man. | LS sdn, auto. | LT sdn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7.2 |
Aveo is imported from General Motors' South Korea manufacturing branch; cars built in that country have been mechanically trouble-free during our tests. 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 curtain side airbags, an important safety feature this Chevrolet does not offer.
Total Score
| LS hatch, auto. | LS sdn, man. | LS sdn, auto. | LT sdn, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 51 |
Total Score: 47
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