The small and Efficient Chevrolet Aveo, known elsewhere as Sonic, will go on sale in UK from January 2012, starting from £9,995.
The Aveo has a substantially different design over the established small hatchbacks currently available, and that’s good. The other winning factor for it is the value for money factor. The new Aveo is a very well-engineered car.
At launch, the Aveo will be available with four engines including a 1.2-litre petrol unit developing 86PS, a 1.4-litre petrol engine with 101PS or two 1.3-litre diesels, with power outputs of either 75 or 95PS. All of them come as standard with a five-speed manual gearbox, but the 1.4-litre models have the option of a six-speed automatic.
Pricing:
| Model | Price |
| Aveo 1.2 LS | £9,995 |
| Aveo 1.2 LT | £10,995 |
| Aveo 1.4 LT Auto | £12,375 |
| Aveo 1.3 LT VCDi Ecodiesel (95g/km) | £12,795 |
| Aveo 1.3 LT VCDi 75PS | £12,345 |
| Aveo 1.4 LTZ | £12,195 |
| Aveo 1.4 LTZ Auto | £13,195 |
| Aveo 1.3 LTZ VCDi 95PS | £13,615 |
Features and equipments for each trim:
In basic trim, the Aveo gets features such as remote locking, a rear spoiler, CD-stereo radio, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors and electric front windows.
The mid-range LT model adds more luxury features – 15-inch alloy wheels, steering wheel audio controls, air conditioning, a four-way adjustable driver’s seat, sunglasses holder, a Driver Information Centre, Bluetooth phone compatibility, and a chrome gear knob surround, yet is priced from a very competitive £10,995 on-the-road.
The top specification LTZ variant has features normally reserved for bigger and much more expensive cars, including a leather steering wheel, front fog lamps, rear parking sensors and automatic headlamps. Prices for the LTZ start at £12,195.
