2009 Chevrolet Aveo: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $11,965 - $14,100
- Invoice: $11,427 - $13,466
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. See if the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2009 Chevrolet Aveo5 1LT |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | LT |
| Arrival Date: | 09/22/2008 |
| Engine: | dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door hatchback |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 13,595 |
| Price as Tested: | 16,295 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 2427 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 2691 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 264 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 9.337 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 28.27 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Power and Convenience Package (power windows, remote keyless entry, power door locks), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission w/ "Hold Control" Mode; Antilock Brake System w/Engine Immobilizer; Cruise Control
From the Back Seat
Ed Piotrowski
A thoroughly unremarkable subcompact by any measure, Aveo disappoints for its coarse engine and subpar-for-the-class fuel economy. The latter point is a big reason why people buy these types of vehicles. In its favor, Aveo is reasonably comfortable and has a nicely appointed cabin. If you happen to be at a Chevy dealer looking at the Aveo, skip it and look to the larger Cobalt XFE. It's far more substantial, offers the safety of curtain side airbags, and with the manual transmission, promises better fuel economy.
Rick Cotta
It isn't until you compare it against the best cars in this class that Aveo seems somewhat outgunned--and even then it depends upon your priorities. Improvements in interior appointments for the tested hatchback make a world of difference, putting it at the top of the subcompact heap in this regard. But it's not as cargo friendly, space efficient, thrifty, solid, or fun-to-drive as a Honda Fit, and lags most other competitors in at least one of those areas. It's certainly not a bad subcompact choice, it's just probably not the best.
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