2005 Chevrolet Aveo Review
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Refined road manners and a spacious interior make this one of the better subcompacts on the market.
Pros
Low price, nimble handling, ample headroom, logical control layout, available MP3 player, loads of cargo room in hatchback models.
Cons
Not much power, imprecise manual shifter, side airbags not available.
What's New for 2005
Chevrolet fiddles with the trim levels -- last year's base model is now the LS, while last year's LS model is now the LT.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Piece of junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
you name it it has gone out or broke while driving. I git this for my daughter hoping this would be a good car.,. All I can say is thank god she is alive and hasn't been killed by the crap of a car they chevy put out. There was a reason I don't but chevy's.
Favorite Features
none
Suggested Improvements
Give money invest back would be Nice so a I could get her a safe car to drive.
2006 Chev Aveo LT
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have had no problems with my car and I believe that when bought I drove it slower and allowed the engine to break in for the first 800 miles. Also every 3000 miles I have the oil changed. As of today I have no problems it continues to go 65-70mph down 95 as smooth as ever. I'll trade it in next year for a newer Aveo.
Favorite Features
stick shift, can't see having an automatic in a small car
Suggested Improvements
none, my daughter just purchased a 2009 Aveo and has all the toys. Perfect for college.
great car 4 money
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
very easy to work on, plenty of room, for the money, it was very worth it. especially the gas mileage. we average around 31mpg.
Favorite Features
ease to drive
Suggested Improvements
standard arm rest 4 driver, dome light in middle of roof.
Great mileage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Great mileage...loved it so much we went back to dealership 4 months later to buy another for daughter in college. EXCELLENT Mileage on highway. City MPG fluctuates. Both cars had service engine light come on at 70,000 miles-both O sensor. Daughter hit herd of deer at 50 mph, car lost but she was unhurt. Small but safe. Hate the tires that come with it from manufacturer--both cars needed replaced within 15,000 miles. Heat and air nice. Got hatchbacks and everything fits when seats folded down! Put a 5 ft Xmas tree in there every year...also bought 6 ft kitchen counter top at Lowes and it fit!
Favorite Features
MILEAGE! Fact that it turns on a dime and gives back change. Easy to park. Available space in hatchback.
Suggested Improvements
Don't like cup holder space-need to move your cup to get to heat/air controls. Very LIGHT, doesn't handle AT ALL in wind esp on highway. No armrest comfort. Minimal pick up-if you need to go from 0-60mph quickly-it won't happen.
Our little pill car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
We called this car our little pill. It was white, and shaped just like a gel tab of Tylenol. :) For using this car as a primary means of communication to and from work, I give this car a 10! For having enough room to fit 2 carseats, a stroller, and a passenger, that's it! Forget groceries or driving the mother-in-law somewhere.
Favorite Features
The mpg was refreshing to only need to fill up bi-weekly.
Suggested Improvements
Car overheated on a trip with some mountains. Felt like driving the little engine that could get up the hill.
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