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Review: 2009 Chevy Aveo 5

Chevrolet: Aveo Review

Until the new Chevy Spark here in 2011, the entry point for getting into the General Motors product line-up remains the Chevy Aveo. The Korean-built Aveo is available in two forms, a four-door sedan and five-door hatch. The hatchback is dubbed the Aveo 5, an example of which spent some time in the AutoblogGreen Garage during the week following the Detroit Auto Show. This is the first opportunity we've had to sample the Aveo and it turned out to be something of a mixed bag. The Aveo 5 is the ... Read the rest of the review →

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Spy Shots: 2011 Chevrolet Aveo caught post-Detroit 1 month ago on Autoblog

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Detroit 2010: Chevrolet Aveo RS concept answers one question, poses another [w/video] 1 month ago on Autoblog

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Chevrolet Aveo RS concept proves small hatches are ready for a renaissance 2 months ago on Autoblog

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Detroit Preview: Next-generation Chevrolet Aveo RS to appear at Cobo 2 months ago on Autoblog

On Wednesday night, Chevrolet held a media preview in Motown to discuss and show off some of what will be coming up at the Detroit Auto Show next month. Unfortunately, we were not allowed take any photos or video at the event, although General Motors officials did say we could write about anything ...

Spy Shots: First look at the 2011 Chevy Aveo 3 months ago on Autoblog

Back in August, in the wake of General Motors emergence from its pre-packaged bankruptcy, the automaker gave select members of the media a preview of several upcoming products. Among those was the next Chevrolet Aveo, which will take up the B-segment mantle to battle the new Ford Fiesta, Mazda2, ...

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Review: 2009 Chevy Aveo 5 1 year ago on Autoblog

Until the new Chevy Spark here in 2011, the entry point for getting into the General Motors product line-up remains the Chevy Aveo. The Korean-built Aveo is available in two forms, a four-door sedan and five-door hatch. The hatchback is dubbed the Aveo 5, an example of which spent some time in ...

2009 Pontiac G3 Wave: Excitement has left the building 1 year ago on Autoblog

For a little while there, it looked like Pontiac was getting its mojo back. The G8 is terrific, the Solstice GXP Coupe is ready to join the roadster, and the even more awesome G8 GXP is waiting in the wings. All rear-drive. All meant to be fun. And then GM goes and does this. Behold, friends, ...

Spy Shots: Chinese Chevy Lova reveals next-gen Aveo? 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for more spy shots of the Chinese Chevy Lova We were hoping to get a new sub-compact from Chevy that would ape the design of the Beat concept, but we're seeing more of a Malibu influence in these spy shots of what appears to be the next-gen Lova in China, or what we know as the Aveo in ...

Oh snap! Consumer Reports rips Aveo a new one 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of the Chevy Aveo Consumer Reports isn't known for completely trashing cars in its reviews. In fact, the publication is more often criticized for going too easy on them and finding something to like in everything that passes through the CR garage. But dang if they ...

2009 Chevy Aveo5 and Aveo sedan to start at $12,120 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for more high-res shots of the Chevy Aveo5 While the outward appearance of the Chevy Aveo5 could charitably be described as "polarizing", its recently announced pricing will likely polarize a few people, as well. Currently, the Aveo sedan and Aveo5 hatchback boast the lowest average ...

Geneva 2008: Chevrolet Aveo 3-Door 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Chevrolet Aveo Three-Door. What more can be said about the Euro-market Chevy Aveo three-door? Fortunately, not much. The new Aveo gets the reworked front fascia, complete with Anime eyes and gaping maw, while the shallow accent lines that flank the doors ...

Autoblog Podcast #88 2 years ago on Autoblog

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LA 2007: 2009 Chevy Aveo5 arrives in the U.S. 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view high-res gallery of the Chevy Aveo5 For 2008, Chevy is adding to its small car lineup with the return of the Aveo5. Two trim levels are being offered, including a Special Value Model and LS. Key standard features include 60/40 flip-and-fold rear seats, standard dual ...

Frankfurt 2007: Chevy Aveo falls down ugly tree in Frankfurt, hits every branch 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/design/Chevy_Aveo_falls_down_ugly_tree_in_Frankfurt_hits_every_branch_pics'; Ladies and gentlemen, the new Chevy Aveo for the European market is proof positive the grass is not always greener on the other side (at least for now). Previously known as the Kalos ...

Get your Swerve on: Free Transformer when you buy an Aveo 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for photo gallery var digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/design/Lamest_Transformer_Ever_Swerve_transforms_into_an_Aveo'; Meet Swerve, lamest of the Autobots! Oh, sure, he looks pretty tough in 'bot mode, ready to dish the pain to the Decepticons, but man, it must suck to be him when ...

Frankfurt Preview: Look out, the new Chevy Aveo 5-door wants to eat you 2 years ago on Autoblog

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Spy Shots: Return of the Chevy Aveo5? 2 years ago on Autoblog

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Autoblog week in photos: Week of March 12, 2007 2 years ago on Autoblog

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In the Autoblog Garage: 2007 Chevy Aveo LT 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for a gallery of 52 photos With cars, first impressions carry a lot of influence. Bad first impression? Then it's on to the next candidate. But when a car connects at that first meeting, you're inclined to hang around a bit to see what else it has to offer. And so goes the story of my ...

Vote for TTAC's Ten Worst Autos Today 3 years ago on Autoblog

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Ford exec calls out Australian crash testing procedures after Courier gets poor marks 3 years ago on Autoblog

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Autoblog Podcast #169: Wagons and SuperDuty and NASCAR, Oh My!

Chris Shunk, Alex Nunez, Sam Abuelsamid and Dan Roth talk about the Cadillac CTS-V SportWagon, Acura TSX Wagon, Honda CR-Z, Ford SuperDuty, and NASCAR carnage - plus the usual tangents
 

 
 

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