For A compact yet spacious supermini with a choice of two decent, frugal engines and reasonable kit levels in LS trim.
Against Not an enjoyable drive, due to the numb steering, limited grip, weak engines and poor driving position. The cabin is drab, too, and the dash covered in hard plastics.
What Car? says
There's plenty of space for the money, but the Aveo falls short of the dynamic and quality standards of the best small cars.
Reader review rating
No reader reviews foundThere are 5 Chevrolet Aveo versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Effectively, the Aveo is an extensively reworked version of the Daewoo Kalos and it will appeal to buyers with a firm eye on their budget.
With that in mind, there's no point buying the more expensive 1.4-litre engine. Instead, go with the more frugal 1.2 engine, and with LS trim, the cheapest model with air-con.
Buyers can also keep their running costs down easily with Chevrolet's Fixed Price Servicing programme. For a one-off fee of £249, you're covered for 3 years or 30,000 miles (whichever occurs first), and £449 gives you cover for 3 years or 60,000 miles. What’s more, you can pass on any balance if you decide to sell your car.
The servicing package covers parts and labour for the standard services, but not tyres and certain wear and tear parts, which do not form part of the schedule.
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