2007 Chevrolet Aveo

**Execu-jock** · October 16th, 2006 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by niky

*Execu-jock: I'm hearing the same things from others regarding the 06', medyo normal na yung consumption niya, hindi na "OhMyGodParangExpedition!!!"

RE: Price of Optra... heck, everything is expensive these days... and the prices are just going up and up, instead of down...

Hey, if you wan a good deal, the last Lynx RS is still priced at 835. (same as a 1.6 Corolla S) For 3 years registration, a long warranty and free service, nice features (dual airbags, ABS, EBD, sunroof, 6-cd 6 speaker radio, bodykit, alloys, etcetera) that ain't bad... considering all you can get now for 800k are the base models of other compact cars... and no, the Civic 1.8 isn't quite as fast as the RS... at least, not yet... and the Accent, while almost as quick, can't handle or steer like the Lynx, and has absolutely nothing in terms of optional extras or safety equipment..

I'm getting around 10 to 12 liters per kilometer with the AC always turned on. That's a combo of city and hi-way driving(MT ako btw). Siguro if I was more economical minded(kasi half of the time feeling race driver ako sa SLEX)

Wow! 835K is really cheap considering the free service, plethora of features and accessories you got!

I should say 640K is a good deal. Good chiseled looks, updated engine with VGIS technology + a fully loaded package.

**niky** · October 16th, 2006 09:16 AM

10-12 on the SLEX with a little zing-zing isn't bad. It's similar to what my cousin gets on his Mazda3 1.6.

Agree... 640k ain't bad. But the only way to really tell if it's worth the money is a real-world road test... ohhh carlooooo....

**ale828** · October 20th, 2006 12:16 AM

Check out the Chevrolet Aveo euro crash test rating

http://www.euroncap.com/content/safe...ings.php?id1=2

**niky** · October 20th, 2006 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by ale828

Check out the Chevrolet Aveo euro crash test rating

http://www.euroncap.com/content/safe...ings.php?id1=2

Ouch... one star?!? With the airbags? Those are some pretty crappy A-pillars...

Hmmm, can I take back what I said about value due to safety?

Holy smokes... based on the Euro NCAP data, the Kia Rio's A-pillars, steering wheel and pedals move backwards less than in the Chevrolet Aveo... meaning that it's possible that, despite the lack of an airbag, the risk of serious injury is even less in the local Rio? Interesting.

Hmmm... value for money, don'tcha think?

That's sad, both the Picanto and the Chevy Matiz (nee Spark) scored higher than the Chevy Aveo... why?!?

Interesting to note, the Toyota Yaris, despite a marginally greater deformation of structure than the Rio, scored five stars, because it has a knee-protecting airbag... wow.

**eggman** · October 20th, 2006 12:16 PM

One star?Baka yan yung Aveo 5 door at 3 door hatch.Cause AFIAK ang Aveo Sedan ay mas matibay(being based sa T250 improved platform) kaysa sa hatch versions.Made in Thailand pala ang Aveo Sedan..

**niky** · October 20th, 2006 05:46 PM

The Euro NCAP states that it's the 2006 1.4 Sedan, equipped with frontal and side airbags. The picture supplied is identical to the one being sold here, except for equipped magwheels, tires and sunroof. It failed because the welds on the A-pillar gave way under the impact... kinda stupid thing to happen on a modern car.

**GasJunkie** · October 20th, 2006 05:49 PM

Aveo should be good enough, we all know how the europeans hates americans(rebadge or not).

**basti08** · October 20th, 2006 05:50 PM

well, proves that you still cant expect much from a Daewoo/GM-DAT...tsk..tsk

**AG4** · October 20th, 2006 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by niky

despite the lack of an airbag, the risk of serious injury is even less in the local Rio? Interesting.

All tests are done with cars equipped with airbags, the RP spec Kia Rio and Hyundai Accent have no airbags, I'm sure none of them would even get a single star.

niky you missed one star...
Euro NCAP raiting: 2 stars strikethrough
Australian NCAP raiting: 2 stars
NHSTA crash raiting(US): 5 stars

**AG4** · October 20th, 2006 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by basti08

well, proves that you still cant expect much from a Daewoo/GM-DAT...tsk..tsk

The Rio's 2 additional stars over the Aveo goes to waste, since they deleted the airbags in the RP market model, same goes for almost all the cars in the Aveo's price range, Accent, Getz, City, Jazz etc.

PS: NCAP standards change, what we once considered as safe cars...
Current NCAP scores:
1997 BMW 3-series E36: 2 stars strikthrough
1997 Saab 900: 2 stars trike through
1997 Mercedes C-class: 2 stars

Here's a funny thing, the 2006 Chevrolet Kalos/Aveo hatchback got 3 stars at the NCAP, but the internal structure of the Kalos/Aveo hatchback(T200) and the new Aveo sedan(T250) are very similar.

For those wondering, the upgraded Aveo 1.5 hatchback sold here now comes with dual-airbags and ABS brakes, its priced the same as the Aveo sedan.