Hallett CarFX Project Mustang featured on Dec...
Green
Trucks
Luxury
Family
Brand
Muscle
See more sites from  HighGear  M E D I A  >>
Compare this car to others like it Try our car compare tool now

2008 Chevrolet Aveo Review

November 4, 2008

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

clean, reasonably fresh...but not as distinctive as before
Cars.com

dowdy styling
Edmunds

short on style
Jalopnik

look[s] far more substantial and upscale than one might expect
Motor Week

The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo elicits mixed responses from reviewers. Some like it, while others dislike it, but there's no real love or hatred regarding its exterior and interior styling.

There are two different styles available with this Chevrolet; 2008 Aveo sedans are newer and distinct from the Aveo5 hatchback, which follows a more dated design.

Cars.com, while acknowledging its "clean, reasonably fresh design," compares it to "a shrunken Malibu with Ford Fusion taillights." On the other hand, Jalopnik, calling the Chevrolet Aveo "short on style," states that "there's nothing wrong with the Aveo's exterior styling (but...nothing right about it either)." In their comparison to a refrigerator and a "late 90's snooze -- er, sedan," the folks at Jalopnik have consigned the little car that couldn't to the gray area of "ho-hum."

Detroit News also laments the failure to incite passion with this Chevrolet; 2008’s redesign has failed to create a machine that stands out from the subcompact crowd. The conclusion here: "If only it didn't look so generic." Motor Week is a bit kinder in its review, praising its unexpectedly "upscale" looks, but still acknowledging that it "is not as cute as rivals Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris." Conversely, the Detroit News calls it “cute and appealing.”

Inside, Cars.com notes that there’s an “open feel” to this Chevrolet; 2008 Aveos can be outfitted with “imitation leather seats, simulated wood trim and metallic accents, clearly an effort to move the Aveo upscale,” they add. “In many places, it succeeds.”

Experts at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo sedan actually bears more than a passing resemblance to its bigger brother, the Chevy Malibu--which, despite its somewhat generic appearance, gets much higher ratings on styling.

Conclusion

The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo doesn’t turn heads, but it’s tasteful and neatly styled.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:clean, reasonably fresh...but not as distinctive as beforeCars.comdowdy stylingEdmundsshort on styleJalopniklook[s] far more substantial and upscale than one might expectMotor Week The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo elicits mixed responses from reviewers. Some like it, while others dislike it, but there's no real love or hatred regarding its exterior and interior styling. There are two different styles available with this Chevrolet; 2008 Aveo sedans are newer and distinct from the Aveo5 hatchback, which follows a more dated design. Cars.com, while acknowledging its "clean, reasonably fresh design," compares it to "a shrunken Malibu with Ford Fusion taillights." On the other hand, Jalopnik, calling the Chevrolet Aveo "short on style," states that "there's nothing wrong with the Aveo's exterior styling (but...nothing right about it either)." In their comparison to a refrigerator and a "late 90's snooze -- er, sedan," the folks at Jalopnik have consigned the little car that couldn't to the gray area of "ho-hum." Detroit News also laments the failure to incite passion with this Chevrolet; 2008’s redesign has failed to create a machine that stands out from the subcompact crowd. The conclusion here: "If only it didn't look so generic." Motor Week is a bit kinder in its review, praising its unexpectedly "upscale" looks, but still acknowledging that it "is not as cute as rivals Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris." Conversely, the Detroit News calls it “cute and appealing.” Inside, Cars.com notes that there’s an “open feel” to this Chevrolet; 2008 Aveos can be outfitted with “imitation leather seats, simulated wood trim and metallic accents, clearly an effort to move the Aveo upscale,” they add. “In many places, it succeeds.” Experts at TheCarConnection.com note that the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo sedan actually bears more than a passing resemblance to its bigger brother, the Chevy Malibu--which, despite its somewhat generic appearance, gets much higher ratings on styling. ConclusionThe 2008 Chevrolet Aveo doesn’t turn heads, but it’s tasteful and neatly styled. 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "clean, reasonably fresh...but not as distinctive as before" Edmunds: "dowdy styling" Jalopnik: "short on style" Motor Week: "look[s] far more substantial and upscale than one might expect" The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo elicits mixed ...

Read More of this Review:

  1. styling
  2. performance
  3. quality
  4. safety
  5. features

Other Choices:

Priced at less than $11,000, including destination, for the SVM hatchback model, the Aveo5 is one of the cheapest vehicles available in the U.S., although base models of the Rio, Accent, and Yaris are in the same price range. The Rio and Accent, which are mechanically related to each other don't feel quite as roomy, are much more fun to drive than the Aveo, although they have a bit more engine noise from inside the cabin. The Fit and Yaris feel peppy, light, and nimble on the road, though both can also be noisy inside. The Yaris hatchback is quite tight on passenger space, while the Fit is cavernous and has an innovative Magic Seat arrangement, along with best-in-class safety. Of them all, the Versa drives most like a larger vehicle, in a positive sense, with a smooth, settled ride on the highway, as well as a roomy interior. Nearly all of these vehicles get better fuel economy than the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.

Next Steps:

Check Insurance Rates

for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Check Financing Rates

for the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Check Local Classifieds

for a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo near you

See the Chevrolet Aveo in Other Years:

2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004

Comments (0 total)

Be the first to post a comment

Post a comment

Post anonymously, or
(Required)
(Required - will not be published, sold or shared)
(Optional - your 'posted by' name will link to the URL)

Remember Me?

I have read TheCarConnection.com's privacy policy