September 30, 2010
New Chevrolet Aveo to bring 'hot-hatch' style to small car segment
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Full production Aveo world debuts at Paris Motor Show
Dynamic design stays true to show car concept
New Aveo to be launched in summer 2011
Comprehensive engine line-up includes 1.3 liter diesel engine and 6-speed transmissions
Aveo is one of four Chevrolet world premieres at the Paris Motor Show
There is no shortage of world firsts for Chevrolet at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, and joining
the Orlando MPV and Cruze hatchback show car is the eagerly awaited Chevrolet Aveo 5door, which like the Orlando makes its world production debut.
The Aveo RS show car was displayed at the Detroit and Geneva motor shows earlier in
2010, and with the final production-ready model, Chevrolet has a car that looks every bit as
good as the earlier concept.
Entering the highly competitive global small car segment, striking design elements of the
new Chevrolet Aveo include the aggressive looking front with its exposed twin-headlamps
and dual port grille, compact taut body panels with a rising shoulder line and short rear
overhangs, the 'hidden' rear door handles which now feature in the c-pillar and a 'body in,
wheels out' profile which is now very much part of the new Chevrolet design language.
Reminiscent of the recently introduced Spark, the new Aveo is unquestionably a car that will
appeal to younger customers with its sporty hot-hatch look. A four-door sedan variant will
launch alongside the hatch next summer. Both hatch and sedan are practical small cars with
good interior space and Chevrolet expects the new Aveo also to appeal to families, for
whom the current model has been a popular purchase.
The new Chevrolet Aveo has benefited from an extensive development program, resulting in
a small car that will meet European drivers' tastes both in terms of design and dynamics.
Final specifications of the new Aveo will be carefully tailored to each European market.
Wayne Brannon, president and managing director of Chevrolet Europe says: "It's just such
an exciting time to be at Chevrolet; not only do we have new entries into the MPV and
compact classes, in Aveo we have a car which is ready to compete against the best in the
small car segment, which is also Europe's largest segment."
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The new Aveo is longer and wider than the current model, giving it a spacious interior and
cargo volume that is among best in class. The interior design perhaps holds even more
surprises than the outside, in particular the motorcycle-inspired instrument binnacle which
features an analogue tachometer combined with a digital speedo and warning lights.
Up-market blue backlighting features on the center console while the whole of the front
cabin is enveloped in a wrap-round fascia. This can be color-coded and flows from the dash
into both the driver's and front passenger’s doors. Aveo customers will appreciate the
quality materials used in the interior as well as multiple storage spaces in the center stack
and the modern audio system with USB, aux-in and Bluetooth functionality.
Reflecting the little Chevrolet’s sporty personality, Aveo has been engineered to provide
involving handling, a characteristic which stems partly from its tight body frame integral
(BFI) structure where high torsional rigidity has been achieved - among the stiffest in the
small car segment.
The new Aveo's chassis has been fine tuned to satisfy European tastes with a ride and
handling ratio that combines comfort with responsiveness. Electronic power steering (EPS),
Electronic stability control (ESC) and ABS brakes will be standard.
A comprehensive range of four cylinder petrol and diesel engines will be available in the new
Chevrolet Aveo, incorporating the latest technologies such as variable valve timing, double
continuous variable cam phasing and common rail fuel injection for the diesels.
The petrol engine range includes two 1.2 liter versions (at 70 hp and at 86hp), a 1.4 liter
unit (100 hp) and a 1.6 liter (115hp). For the first time, Aveo will be offered with two
versions of a 1.3 liter diesel engine (at 75 hp and at 95 hp) featuring Start/Stop technology.
Chevrolet's first 6-speed automatic transmission on a small car will feature on the Aveo 1.4
and 1.6 as an option in most markets; manual transmissions are of 5 or 6 speed depending
on engine choice.
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About Chevrolet
Chevrolet is General Motors' largest global brand with annual sales of about 3.5 million
vehicles in more than 130 countries. It is the fourth biggest global car brand in terms of
sales and also one of the fastest growing brands in the world. Chevrolet Europe delivers
attractive, distinctive design, practical, economical cars and outstanding value for money.
After re-launching the brand in Europe in 2005, Chevrolet more than doubled its sales to
over 500,000 in 2008. In 2009, Chevrolet held its market share in Europe at 2.3 percent,
selling 426,000 cars. Chevrolet has a network of 2,900 dealers and service points in Europe.
The Chevrolet line-up includes the all-new Spark city car, the small Aveo, compact Cruze
sedan, Captiva SUV, mid-size Epica and the legendary Corvette sports car. In 2011,
Chevrolet will launch the Orlando, an all-new family van, the Camaro coupe and convertible,
the new Aveo and the Cruze hatchback as well as re-launching the Captiva SUV with four
new engines. Chevrolet's biggest markets in Europe are Russia, Italy, Germany, France,
Spain and the U.K. Established in the U.S. by Swiss émigré Louis Chevrolet in 1911, the
brand is preparing to celebrate its centenary with the launch of the ground-breaking
Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. More information on Chevrolet can be found
at http://www.chevroleteurope.com or http://media.chevroleteurope.com.
Contacts:
Marc Kempe
Chevrolet Europe
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Chevrolet Europe GmbH
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Switzerland
Karin Kirchner
Chevrolet Europe
+41 44 828 2518
mob. +41 79 605 2557
[email protected]
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