The latest competitor in the subcompact car market from Chevrolet comes in the form of the 2009 Chevy Aveo. This model is slowly but surely winning over drivers who prefer larger vehicles, with its charm.
The Aveo comes in three models with the LT model seen as the deluxe of the three. All of them are hand gearshift models, but the LT offers a very fuel-efficient automatic transmission that makes for easy driving. Price wise Chevrolet is right on the money with these cars.
The main reason Americans are buying smaller cars is to save on rising fuel costs. Chevy Aveo designers have worked on the four cylinder engine and added variable valve timing to the already fuel efficient design. This addition gives you a lot more mileage than its predecessor did.
The automatic gear models prove even better regarding consuming fuel, as the hand gears sometimes cause unnecessary engine revs while the driver gets used to the longer gear shifts.
Chevrolet also worked on the overall safety aspects of the Aveo, as they know that huge a drawback in the small car market is the feeling drivers have that these cars will not protect them during an accident. They have introduced side placed airbags in the front of all their models and designed a nifty anti lock system for the breaks.
Their efforts have paid off as the NHTSA awarded the Aveo their highest appraisal on safety - 5 stars- for the protection the Aveo gave it s driver. Passenger safety received four stars for those sitting in front and at the back three stars was awarded after side impact tests were done.
The Aveo is available in two body styles - the sedan as well as the four door hatch back model. All models seat 5 passengers in a freshly designed interior with many added features. Standard on all models are intermittent windscreen wipers, a stereo featuring am and fm stations, four speakers and an auxiliary jack. OnStar comes standard as well.
Stepping up to the LT deluxe model, you can choose a more superior cloth and metal trim interior finish. Extras on this model include 6 speakers, a CD player, satellite radio, electrically controlled access, windows and central locking.
The choice of cloth in the interiors give all the models a classy feel - a step up from the previous models that had a cheaper feel about them. Metal trim finishes and luxurious cloth choices set the LT model apart. As with all subcompacts the baggage storage area seems a bit small, but the LT offers quite an improved size.
The Aveo will suit city drivers very well as it guarantees a safe and economical way of commuting over short distances.
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