For LTZ is the most lavish trim on an Aveo, with a better stereo than lesser models, automatic lights, smarter trim inside and rear electric windows.

Against The engine is short of pull at low revs and seems no quicker in everyday motoring than the 1.2.

Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

In LTZ trim, this car is just too expensive to recommend. The real value in the Aveo range lies lower down.

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Key facts

0–60mph
12.2 secs
Top speed
108 mph
Average mpg
53.3
Tank range
538 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

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.