2007 Chevrolet Aveo Consumer Reviews Page 3

A lot of car for not a lot of money

Written by: Jscott1 on 12/11/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I came into the Aveo because my full sized truck was guzzling too much gas. I wanted an inexpensive commuter. I ended up with a pretty upscale, (for an Aveo) 4 dr LT and it's much more car than I expected. It's smooth on the highway, and comfortable and has many features you wouldn't normally expect to find in this price range like side airbags. The sound system is nice with the MP3 changer and the steering wheel controls are good too. I went to the dealership just looking, but the price was too good to pass up after I saw how much car I could get for the money.

Favorite Features

The interior on the 2007 is nicely upgraded and the sound system is really nice for a car in this class. The handling is very nice.

Suggested Improvements

As most have noted the cupholders feel like an after thought. For a car designated as a commuter is should have a better design. It really needs a better dome light, very dark in the back at night. Lack of Onstar is interesting, but they fixed that in the 09 evidently.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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What's Not to Like

Written by: phil on 12/08/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Got tired of commuting in my SUV getting 20mpg in summer and 18 in winter. Bought the Aveo on Edmund's study of lowest vehicle cost per mile. We get 31 to 34 in the city commuting and took one trip of 300 miles one way. 31 into the wind of 20+ mph and 38 coming with the wind. Has plenty of power for most needs. Haven't found anything to complain about. Does what it was made to do. Economy car shoppers beware of the foreign car hype of high gas mileage, we rented several of them before buying and found them to be lacking in mpg from what the manufacturer advertised. This is made by Daewoo plant to Chevy specs, but at least our money stays in the USA. Good job GM.

Favorite Features

Nice sound system. Plugin for Ipod and MP3 player. The roomiest small car we test drove. I am 6'1" and have plenty of leg room front and back. Cup holders don't seem to be a problem for us. Good sound insulation. Engine noise is minimal. Road noise almost non-existant.

Suggested Improvements

Disc brakes all around would be a nice feature. Brakes installed seem to do the job however. Maybe 4 wheel disc brakes would be overkill. Wife comments about the "little tires". 14" wheels. Must use key to lock driver's door. All others can be locked by the interior button upon exiting.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Fun Little car but gas milage not as adv

Written by: yoshi1015 on 12/02/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo 5 LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I run a service center for a dealer and I am very familiar with cars. I bought American because I am always able to get 250k + out of all my cars. It wasnt until recently that I needed to put my GMC truck to bed and get an import. I looked at Toyota, Nissan (great cars), Mazda, Honda etc. I finally picked the 2007 Chevy Aveo because of price, comfort and gas mileage. However, I am not getting anywhere near 37mpg as my sticker suggested. Believe me I understand driving habbits but this has nothing to do with it. I drive all freeway miles with no A/C on at no more than 70mph and the best milage I get is 30.1mpg. Yes I also tryed going under 70mph and I only got max 32.1 mpg.

Favorite Features

Interior and exterior are real nice, handling is good, over all a realiable little car

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage for a little car, better cup holders and a 6th gear

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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GM got their act together on this one

Written by: Bordeaux on 11/15/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have owned my little Aveo for almost 8 months. I have over 28K on the car right now, no problems, excellent gas mil, avg 35mpg. It's the little things that make this car really worth buying. It's the lumbar support, the rubber on the knobs on the interior, the power everything, the antenna integrated into the rear window, the easy to work on engine compartment, the well placed cruise control buttons, the mp3 jack, the six disc changer, spacious truck for such a little car, the head room in the interior. This car was made to be the perfect commuter vehicle. It is just one of the best buys you can make, add all the stuff and throw in the rabate and 0% that I got on it and its a steal.

Favorite Features

Excellent chrome accenting on the very awesome swivel round air vents. Integrated antenna, I got 1500 cash back from Chevy and 0% on a little commuter car! Very very reliable, will drive anywhere

Suggested Improvements

For a car this cheap I don't have any real complaints that are worth mentioning. After all you are not buying a Cadillac. But if I was a picky man I would have to say the cup holders and the road noise is just a little much.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Very Surprised

Written by: Ken on 10/30/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I am very pleased. Gas mileage is 36 on hwy but 26 in the city,(Stop and go) The car is very comfortable for me even though I am a larger male.

Favorite Features

The ease of parking this little thing is wonderful. The power windows and trunk release are nice.

Suggested Improvements

I wish the power when the air is on was as good as with it off.

17 out 17 people found this review helpful

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Chosen over Fit, Versa, Yaris, PTcruiser

Written by: road gypsy on 10/23/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo 5 LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have owned Aveo 5 now for 2 weeks. I chose this vehicle over the honda fit because of price difference (about $3000), Versa because no fold flat or flip and fold seats, Yaris because I needed a 4 door hatch, and PT because of fuel economy. I also chose the Aveo because by far it had the best styling of all of them. The seat covers are durable and attractive and I loved the carbon fiber look trim. On to the driving, it is a much better driving experience than would be expected from a budget sub compact. It is quiet, zippy for such a low horsepower,and overall handles as well if not better than some of the pricier cars I have owned. Plenty of cargo room with flip and fold seats too! Love it!

Favorite Features

Flip and Fold seats, interior design and trim, great AC, included floor mats, toll ticket holder, can't lock your keys in the car, seat comfort, visibility, price,warranty

Suggested Improvements

Padded center console armrest, panic alarm on remote keyless entry key, make flip and fold seats easier, make shopping hook on top of rear seat removable, remote hatch opener on key

13 out 13 people found this review helpful

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At 25,000 miles, a great little car

Written by: spir on 10/16/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is really a fine little car. I am a professional, but got tired of sending my gas money to foreign lands. The Aveo gets good mileage (27 in city, 37 on highway). Not great, but good. Considering the price of the car, great mieage. The result is a very affordable car that gets good mileage, has some style, and is fun to drive. I am amazed that is has not given me any trouble at all. I drive it a lot. We took it on a 1,600 mile drive recently and it is more comfortable than a larger sedan. My main complaint is the small sun visor, and weak cup holders. I would buy another, great car!

Favorite Features

Style, seats, design, price, gas mileage, reliability

Suggested Improvements

Sun visor, cup holders,

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Great Commuter

Written by: Mainer on 10/07/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

If you are looking for a low cost alternative to a used vehicle, the Aveo is a great choice. Gas mileage has ranged from 32.4 to 36.6 mpg. I had been shopping for a new commuter for about 9 months and had seen the special value Aveo advertised by two local dealers for less than $8,000 a couple of times. Finally decided that the next time I saw them offered in this price range, I would buy. I ended up paying $7,660. The Aveo should serve very well as an economical run about. Its not the Prius that I really wanted, but was 1/4 the cost and still gets very respectable mpg.

Favorite Features

MPG, price, interior room, arm rest, crash protection, drive train warranty

Suggested Improvements

Add a 6th gear. The engine is really wound up at highway speed. This would really help mpg as well.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Great, could be better though.

Written by: Jay in SW Illinois on 09/24/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

It's a great car for the money. (After all, you wouldn't buy a car like this unless low cost was important to you!) It's very stylish inside and out and seems well made so far (1200 miles). Engine is fuel efficient but I am surprised it isn't more so. Chevrolet and the Korean manufactures of the Aveo could make some simple improvements to make it a great car...variable speed intermittent wipers, actual electronic door lock buttons, more storage, better cup holder location in the front seat, etc. Overall, it is a good car for those on a tight budget.

Favorite Features

Styling (inside and out), mp3 player input, smooth transmission, handles well, keyless entry/trunk

Suggested Improvements

More storage, better cup holder location in the front seat, variable speed intermittent wipers, actual power door lock buttons (rather than having to press the lock knob on the door to activate power locks), hybrid version

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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40+ MPG

Written by: gjc866 on 09/04/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Fantastic car..consistantly get 32+ in the city w/ AC on and well over 40 MPG on the highway. Drive the car reasonably, as it's meant to be - it's not a sports or performance car so it shouldn't be driven as such - keep the cruise on the highway at 70-75 MPG and you'll be suprised. Yes the Aveo can go 90+ MPH if it needs to. No problems at all with car at 13500 - Many compliments on LT Sedan. Well worth the money. No complaints at all except the cup holders!

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, interior design, reliability, sporty exterior on sedan.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the dang cup holders!

18 out 18 people found this review helpful

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