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ECHOKnight2000
09-11-2007, 11:22 PM
Well here it is. The new Aveo hatch...at least for Europe but there is a strong chance we might get this. It looks like a warmed over version of the current but it does look better...I don't know about good looking but...eh!

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/11/frankfurt-2007-chevy-aveo-falls-down-ugly-tree-in-europe-hits/#comments

Obviously no contest with the Yaris but worth noting?
Enjoy!
YamilR
09-11-2007, 11:30 PM
the only thing that I liked is that they have a 5 door version
Black Yaris
09-11-2007, 11:35 PM
http://www.toledotuners.com/phpBB3/images/smilies/shitsweak.gif
BailOut
09-12-2007, 12:33 AM
The one shining point in all that is that they can get it with a 1.2L engine.

Then again everyone but NA drivers can get the Vitz with a nice little 1.0L while we're stuck with the bigger-than-needed 1.5L.
joe keeney
09-12-2007, 01:17 AM
G M +Daewoo junk
Kaotic Lazagna
09-12-2007, 02:28 AM
more sporty looking, but it's probably not reliable...
eTiMaGo
09-12-2007, 02:50 AM
I'm speechless
landrym28
09-12-2007, 08:02 AM
The Yaris is still better!
voodoo22
09-12-2007, 09:19 AM
The one shining point in all that is that they can get it with a 1.2L engine.

Then again everyone but NA drivers can get the Vitz with a nice little 1.0L while we're stuck with the bigger-than-needed 1.5L.

I'd like the smallest engine possible, but I wonder how small of an engine I could go with with promoting too much wear and tear when I predominantly drive 100 km/h on my 52 km commute. Even the 1.5L seems a little stressed at that speed and revs at a constant 2500rpm.

I also bet that the chevy 1.2L is worse on gas than our 1.5L.

I hope this trend towards these kind of cars continues, then I'll be really happy with all the great choices there'll be when it's time to trade in the the Yaris.
slothman86
09-12-2007, 09:41 AM
it's like a tc and a Yaris put together LOL
Yaris Revenge
09-12-2007, 10:07 AM
Hey, it's better than the previous generation! That's saying something! Looks like a baby Veedub. Considering how many units the 1st gen sold, I bet they can't keep these things on the shelves once they get here. And they WILL get here, you can be sure. GM still needs a little econo-hatch to fill that part of the market.

EDIT: On further review, I actually dig it. It's pretty darn sporty looking for an entry level, and the interior (IMO) has the upper hand over the Yaris. If I hadn't decided against a disposable car this time around, I'd probably go for it. I've got enough GM points built up on my credit card they'd probably just have to give me one anyway. :laugh:

~YR
Black Yaris
09-12-2007, 10:33 AM
The one shining point in all that is that they can get it with a 1.2L engine.

Then again everyone but NA drivers can get the Vitz with a nice little 1.0L while we're stuck with the bigger-than-needed 1.5L.

I seriously think you need to dump your Yaris and buy a Smart.... or do a motor swap with an RC car... I think that would be the only thing that would make you happy
kimona
09-12-2007, 10:38 AM
The AVEO has always had some really nice features. Too bad it's such a piece of shit!
Black Yaris
09-12-2007, 10:52 AM
what features do you think were nice on the Aveo.... when I had one as a rental car all I saw was a cheep, CHEEP piece of http://www.toledotuners.com/phpBB3/images/smilies/dancingpoop.gif that materals that were used looked and felt cheep, it drove like crap, had NO power.... I think the only nice feature was that it was avalable in the US as a 5 door, unlike the Yaris
redyaris
09-12-2007, 11:10 AM
Im digging the fender vents. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
eTiMaGo
09-12-2007, 11:11 AM
The Aveo in Thailand has a lip kit which makes it look demi-sporty, in a blunt instrument sort of way.. Even so, one look at the interior, eek...

It'd still be fun to see one done up properly...
Black Yaris
09-12-2007, 11:13 AM
Im digging the fender vents. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.toledotuners.com/phpBB3/images/smilies/bling.gif:thumbdown:
kimona
09-12-2007, 11:57 AM
what features do you think were nice on the Aveo.... when I had one as a rental car all I saw was a cheep, CHEEP piece of http://www.toledotuners.com/phpBB3/images/smilies/dancingpoop.gif that materals that were used looked and felt cheep, it drove like crap, had NO power.... I think the only nice feature was that it was avalable in the US as a 5 door, unlike the Yaris

On first impresion, I thought the 5-door was a fairly handsome bodystyle and quite functional; it had great small car appeal. The interior was reasonably well laid out, and I liked the shift gate. I thought the ride quality was surprisingly smooth for a small car. Unfortunately, that's where the appeal ended for me; other than those few things the car was a HUGE disappointment.
death is my gift
09-12-2007, 11:59 AM
Three words: It's a Chevy.
fnkngrv
09-12-2007, 01:20 PM
Considering how many units the 1st gen sold, I bet they can't keep these things on the shelves once they get here. And they WILL get here, you can be sure.
~YR


You have no idea...I have seen so many of those things rolling around...note I didn't say flying...too slow to get a good undercurrent....anywho...they disgust me....they threw together some parts to get into the segment and then I have actually seen signs at a dealership "daring to compare" to the Yaris....they act as if you come to a stop light and see Yarii waiting along side in large numbers...there might be a dozen Yarii in my area for crying out loud...what are the smoking! Idiots make the world go round world go round world go round....
Astroman
09-12-2007, 02:47 PM
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/09/007_chevrolet_aveo_007.jpg
Most of that enourmous grill isn't even functional. And WTF is up with the far forward centered clock? I hated the one on my '05 rental. I hated the aveo I had to drive as a rental, and the MPG sucks.
eTiMaGo
09-12-2007, 02:53 PM
"hey that big grille look is great on Audis, let's do the same thing, but uglier"

actually make it fill-in-the-blanks:

"hey that _____ look is great on ____, let's do the same thing, but uglier"

And there you have the Aveo design philosophy :laugh:
kimona
09-12-2007, 05:56 PM
From the front view, it looks more like an ugly American truck!
ChinoCharles
09-12-2007, 07:35 PM
They couldn't pay me to take that car.
SailDesign
09-12-2007, 07:38 PM
Three words: It's a Chevy.

x2 - even if it was acksherley 4 words..... :tongue:
blueskana
09-13-2007, 03:01 AM
"hey that _____ look is great on ____, let's do the same thing, but uglier"

... that's hilarious! Thank god our car has at least a 1.5... (shudders thinking of a 1.0/1.2). Bailout; are you going to pick up one of those Smart's when they come out? A friend of mine is getting one, and she's like 6' 3"... I can't wait to see her tearing around in it. Hopefully she tosses some R-compounds on it and hits the track... heh, heh, heh....

.... sorry for thread high-jack-ery.