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2008 Chevrolet Aveo Features Review

November 4, 2008

FEATURES | 5 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

a surprising amount of useful equipment
Kelley Blue Book

you don't need to check any option boxes to get the essentials
Jalopnik

it does provide a lot more you don't expect.
Motor Week

Those who choose the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo will find a reasonable number of features--if they're willing to pay extra.

The Detroit News thinks the Chevrolet 2008 Aveo may be the last vehicle built with hand-cranked windows and manual locks and side mirrors. The base model starts at under $10,000, which doesn't buy a whole lot of new car these days. To get all the available options, Cars.com reports, one will need to shell out nearly $17,000.

For about $2,600 over the base model price, one can have air conditioning, driver's seat lumbar adjustment, floor mats, and a stereo with iPod/MP3 compatibility. Another $1,500 will buy power windows, remote entry, cruise control, a CD player, and alloy wheels. About $3,000 later, the proud new owner has fog lamps, anti-lock brakes, a moonroof, faux leather seats, audio controls mounted on the steering wheel, and a six-CD changer. As Cars.com points out, these are not typical of subcompact vehicles, and they may not be worth it to many prospective buyers.

All in all, the Chevrolet 2008 Aveo has a "bargain bin feel," according to Edmunds. Between the lack of safety features and the equipment that owners of other vehicles simply take for granted, it is as if the carmaker is begrudging the driver any sort of luxury or protection at all.

TheCarConnection.com notes that the Chevrolet 2008 Aveo sedan is offered in both LS and LT trim levels, while the Aveo5 hatchback comes in an especially stripped-down SVM (Special Value) base model and an LS. Manual windows and mirrors are standard on both Aveo body styles, and air conditioning is not offered on the blue-light SVM. However, both versions of the Chevrolet 2008 Aveo include an AM/FM CD sound system. The LS model includes A/C and can be upgraded with anti-lock brakes, 15-inch wheels, cruise control, and an AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 capability.

Conclusion

The base model is dirt cheap, but options can ring up the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo’s price into the high teens.

FEATURES | 5 out of 10Expert Quotes:a surprising amount of useful equipment Kelley Blue Bookyou don't need to check any option boxes to get the essentialsJalopnikit does provide a lot more you don't expect.Motor Week Those who choose the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo will find a reasonable number of features--if they're willing to pay extra. The Detroit News thinks the Chevrolet 2008 Aveo may be the last vehicle built with hand-cranked windows and manual locks and side mirrors. The base model starts at under $10,000, which doesn't buy a whole lot of new car these days. To get all the available options, Cars.com reports, one will need to shell out nearly $17,000. For about $2,600 over the base model price, one can have air conditioning, driver's seat lumbar adjustment, floor mats, and a stereo with iPod/MP3 compatibility. Another $1,500 will buy power windows, remote entry, cruise control, a CD player, and alloy wheels. About $3,000 later, the proud new owner has fog lamps, anti-lock brakes, a moonroof, faux leather seats, audio controls mounted on the steering wheel, and a six-CD changer. As Cars.com points out, these are not typical of subcompact vehicles, and they may not be worth it to many prospective buyers. All in all, the Chevrolet 2008 Aveo has a "bargain bin feel," according to Edmunds. Between the lack of safety features and the equipment that owners of other vehicles simply take for granted, it is as if the carmaker is begrudging the driver any sort of luxury or protection at all. TheCarConnection.com notes that the Chevrolet 2008 Aveo sedan is offered in both LS and LT trim levels, while the Aveo5 hatchback comes in an especially stripped-down SVM (Special Value) base model and an LS. Manual windows and mirrors are standard on both Aveo body styles, and air conditioning is not offered on the blue-light SVM. However, both versions of the Chevrolet 2008 Aveo include an AM/FM CD sound system. The LS model includes A/C and can be upgraded with anti-lock brakes, 15-inch wheels, cruise control, and an AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 capability. ConclusionThe base model is dirt cheap, but options can ring up the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo’s price into the high teens. 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 ...

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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.

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