Review and specifications
2008 Chevrolet Aveo
Even as basic transportation, the Daewoo-produced Chevrolet Aveo fell so far short it became a byword for mediocrity. Handling lacks the agility native to most small cars, the steering is imprecise, and the body leans a good deal in corners. The 103-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine delivers just adequate performance and unimpressive fuel economy. The ride isn't too bad, though, and a tight turning circle makes parking easy. Drivers sit fairly high with a good view and access is relatively easy. Fit and finish are OK, but nothing special. Many Aveos came with antilock brakes, which is a rarity for this class. The hatchback has more cargo versatility, but the sedan has a roomier trunk. The 2011 models were the last.
- Market value
- $2,875
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Manual
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Manual, 5-speed
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2004
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $2,875
- Retail value range
- $2,875 - $2,900
- Original MSRP range
- $10,235 - $13,920
- Trade-in range
- $575 - $610
Ratings
- Road test score
- 36/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 23 MPG
- EPA highway
- 32 MPG
- EPA combined
- 26 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 37 MPG
- Tested overall
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,530
- Cruising range
- 305 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 170 in
- Width
- 67 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 98 in
- Weight
- 2,555 lb
- Maximum load
- 860 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Luggage
- 3+0+0
Brand context
About Chevrolet
Chevrolet sells a wide range of sedans, coupes, compact SUVs, large SUVs, EVs, and pickup trucks. Most models have roomy interiors and come with standard safety and convenience technology. Several models, however, have poor visibility and lack steering agility. Many Chevrolets rank average or below average for reliability in CR’s rankings. The brand stands out for selling historically significant and category-defining vehicles. The Suburban and Tahoe can keep three rows of passengers comfortable within their enormous cabins. The Silverado pickup truck competes with the best-selling Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 by balancing interior comfort with towing and cargo capability. In the past and today, the Camaro and Corvette are performance car bargains. The rear/mid-engined “C8” Corvette can be as thrilling as much more expensive European supercars. With some exceptions, used Chevrolets can have reliability issues, but are often less expensive to maintain and repair than competitors.
Vehicle ID: 2393 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
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