Automotive News and Updates This section is for those wishing to keep on top of the automotive industry with news and features concerning new vehicles, reviews, previews and editrorials.

Chevrolet Aveo Sedan European Debut at IAA Frankfurt

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 07:47 AM
  #1  
Mikeyb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 154
From: Dover, NH
Mikeyb is on a distinguished road
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan European Debut at IAA Frankfurt



Arriving in Europe in spring 2006


With the new Aveo, Chevrolet has added another attractive model to its product range. The four-door notchback sedan, available with either a 1.2 or 1.4-litre engine, will be presented for the first time in Europe at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt (September 15-25, 2005). Apart from the proven engineering, the main characteristics of the new front-wheel drive model are the new modern design and the unusually large amount of space for a compact class vehicle. The newcomer (length/width/height: 4,310/1,710/1,495 mm) is set to reach the European market in spring 2006. In total, it will be sold in more than 120 countries throughout the world.

"The new Aveo fits in perfectly with our product philosophy", says Erhard L. Spranger, CEO of Chevrolet Europe. "With its no-frills design and its generous amount of room, it offers particularly young families more car for their money." This is underscored by the grown-up look of the four-door sedan. Technically, it has very little in common with its predecessor. The only elements to have been carried over are large parts of the body platform, the windshield and the front side windows. As a result, it now differs optically even more clearly from the three and five-door Kalos fastback versions.

Clear design language dominates the new look of the notchback. The new Chevrolet Aveo does not only look more dynamic than its predecessor, it is also more grown-up.

At the same time, with its exterior dimensions and its wheelbase of 2,480 mm, the new Chevrolet sedan demonstrably underlines the fact that it is not among the smallest of its class. On the contrary: Its generous outside measurements are also reflected in a very generous interior for passengers and luggage.

The Aveo’s generous range of standard equipment includes automatic air-conditioning, power windows, electrically operated exterior mirrors and remote controlled central door-locking. Safety standard features include the stable passenger cell with precisely defined load paths, three-point belts on all seats, front and side airbags and belt tensioners.

Buyers will finally appreciate the low consumption of this new model: The 1.2-litre version needs only 6.8 litres of fuel for 100 kilometers, while the bigger unit consumes just 7.0 litres over the same distance. If combined with the optional four-speed automatic transmission, energy consumption goes up by just 0.6 l.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2050822.003
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 08:05 AM
  #2  
Roddimus Prime's Avatar
The man behind the mask
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 11,572
From: Birmingham, AL
Roddimus Prime is on a distinguished road
junk junk junk.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 11:21 AM
  #3  
kargoboy's Avatar
Awesome Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,186
From: Pittsburgh PA
kargoboy is on a distinguished road
Maybe, but it'll probably do well. Wait'll gas hits 6$/gal here.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 11:33 AM
  #4  
Roddimus Prime's Avatar
The man behind the mask
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 11,572
From: Birmingham, AL
Roddimus Prime is on a distinguished road
when gas hits $6/gallon here I'm moving to Iraq. It's $0.25/gallon there and their leader isn't a laying sack of crap....well not yet anyways.

p.s this message was brought to you by Hillary for president....hahahaha
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 07:11 AM
  #5  
Mikeyb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 154
From: Dover, NH
Mikeyb is on a distinguished road
This Aveo looks better then the current one.
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 09:21 AM
  #6  
Roddimus Prime's Avatar
The man behind the mask
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 11,572
From: Birmingham, AL
Roddimus Prime is on a distinguished road
" you can polish a turd but it's still a turd"
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 10:14 AM
  #7  
Jackelope's Avatar
I can has autox now?
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,381
From: ASC, GA
Jackelope is on a distinguished road
The wheels looked too small for the car - look a "little" betta.

Old Aug 23, 2005 | 11:49 AM
  #8  
kargoboy's Avatar
Awesome Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,186
From: Pittsburgh PA
kargoboy is on a distinguished road
Originally Posted by Roddimus Prime

p.s this message was brought to you by Hillary for president....hahahaha
Not to go of-topic, but I have been waiting for this day for a long time.
She WILL WIN.
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 12:09 PM
  #9  
Roddimus Prime's Avatar
The man behind the mask
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 11,572
From: Birmingham, AL
Roddimus Prime is on a distinguished road
you think? I doubt it. I dont even know where she stands politically. I'm still waiting for Regan to come back from the dead...i'd vote for him...alzheimers and all.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 08:21 PM
  #10  
Mikeyb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 154
From: Dover, NH
Mikeyb is on a distinguished road
Cheap transportation and easy on gas. I see alot in Boston MA and Portland ME.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
meGrimlock
Automotive News and Updates
4
Sep 11, 2007 10:00 PM
Stueck
General Automotive
4
Apr 30, 2005 06:03 PM
Stueck
General Automotive
5
Apr 26, 2005 11:37 AM
kc5zom
Off-Topic
3
Aug 16, 2003 06:31 PM
davidlee
General Automotive
0
Jan 10, 2003 07:59 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:59 PM.