The second generation Chevrolet Aveo is set to make its international debut alongside a few other all-new Chevys at the Paris Motor Show later this month. As well as an extensive development programme, the new Aveo will also benefit from being tailored to suit individual markets.
The Aveo hasn’t departed much from the original Aveo RS concept in terms of styling. The aggressive looks are thanks to twin headlamps with black surrounds, large dual-desing grille, shoulder line rising steeply to the rear, chunky fender flares and big alloys wheels wrapped in low profile rubber.
“It’s just such an exciting time to be at Chevrolet; not only do we have new entries into the MPV and compact classes, in Aveo we have a car which is ready to compete against the best in the small car segment, which is also Europe's largest segment,” says Wayne Brannon, president and managing director of Chevrolet Europe.
Chevrolet has promised a comprehensive engine line-up, including two 1,2-litre (52 kW and 64 kW) units, a 74 kW 1,4-litre and 85 kW 1,6-litre petrol engines. Two versions of a 1,3 oil-burner (55kW and 70 kW) featuring stop/start technology will also be available. The Aveo will also be the first small car in the Chevrolet range to feature a six-speed automatic transmission. Manual gearboxes will be five or six-speed depending on engine choice.
Because the Aveo is longer and wider than the model it replaces, it has a more spacious cabin with more luggage room. Following what debuted on the Spark budget car, a motorcycle-inspired instrument panel features an analogue tachometer with a digital speedometer and warning lights. There’s also blue backlighting to the controls mounted mid-facia, extra oddments storage and updated audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, and USB and auxiliary inputs.
