For LTZ trim is as lavish as it gets on the Aveo – including a better stereo, automatic lights, smarter trim inside and rear electric windows – while the engine averages almost 70mpg.
Against This engine comes only in this top trim, which means this is a very expensive version. Plus, the engine is noisy and feels flat below 2000rpm.
This version of the Aveo is too noisy and too expensive. Other models in the range are much better buys.
Chevrolet Aveo buyers have four engines to choose from, two petrols and two diesels. Both the 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines are short of low-down pull, but the smaller unit struggles more obviously with the weight of car. The 1.4 makes life a good bit easier, but because it’s only available with the posher trims, it costs a lot more.
Both versions of 1.3-litre diesel have more pull and pace, although both do feel a bit flat at low revs. Pace picks up well with harder revs, though, and the engine stays reasonably smooth, if not that quiet. The higher-powered diesel only comes in top-level trims, though.
Three trims are available, LS at the bottom of the range, LTZ at the top and LT (the pick of the range, with alloys, air-con and Bluetooth) sandwiched in between.