2007 Chevrolet Aveo in Detail

Page 1: Overview
Page 2: Design/Driving Experience
Page 3: Drivetrain/Safety
Page 4: Specifications

All-new exterior design characterized by youthful refinement
All-new premium interior design
Longer, wider body (169.7 inches long and 67.3 inches wide) than previous model
Improved suspension tuning delivers more responsive ride and handling
More standard and optional features
Three interior design packages (choices of upholstery and complementary instrument panel and door trim accents in metallic grain, satin chrome, woodgrain appearance)
Driver's seat fold-down armrest, manual height adjuster and manual lumbar adjuster
New interior cloth fabrics as well as available perforated leatherette
Enhanced acoustical package for noise isolation inside the cabin
Dual power-adjusting heated outside rearview mirrors standard on LT
Standard auxiliary input jack for iPod and other devices
Available AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player
Available six-disc in-dash CD changer/MP3 player and auxiliary input jack on LT
Available steering wheel audio controls on LT
Standard six-speaker premium sound system on LT
Available rear spoiler

Only 2.5 years since it was introduced, Chevrolet introduces a redesigned Chevrolet Aveo sedan. The 2007 Aveo sedan boasts an all-new exterior and roomy interior design characterized by youthful refinement; a more confident, dynamic driving experience and generous features usually seen in more expensive cars. It was designed to challenge expectations of what an entry-level car can deliver.

"Customers will recognize the Aveo sedan as a 'smart buy' that delivers on Chevy's Total Value Promise," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. "With its good looks, enjoyable driving experience and 'big car' personality, Aveo plays a big role in Chevy's passenger car family."

In redesigning the sedan, the Aveo team reached beyond the important affordability factor to overachieve all-around, with great design, a smooth, safe driving experience and amenities that until now were rare in the segment.

The 2007 Aveo sedan is available in LS and LT models, and illustrates Chevy's philosophy of offering more for less. Both models offer many standard features and an impressive range of options. The 2007 Aveo sedan builds on advancements, such as standard side-impact air bags, implemented during the 2006 model year. The new LS and LT sedans join the Aveo5 hatchback LS and Special Value Model. (Please see separate release for more information on Aveo5).

The Aveo sedan is well-equipped, with standard features that include a five-speed manual transmission; 1.6L 16-valve E-TEC II DOHC that delivers 103 horsepower (77kW) and 107 lb.-ft. of torque; air conditioning with cabin filtration and rear-seat air vents; vented front disc and rear drum brakes; stainless steel exhaust; and front MacPherson strut suspension with rear semi-independent with torsion beam suspension.

Other standard features include:

Power rack-and-pinion steering
Intermittent windshield wipers
Dual-stage frontal driver and passenger air bags and seat-mounted side-impact air bags
Body-color outside rearview mirrors and door handles
AM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary input jack (for an iPod or other device)
Driver's seat with fold-down armrest, manual height adjuster and manual lumbar adjuster
60/40 split-folding rear seats with height-adjustable head restraints for outboard passengers
Tilt steering wheel
Tilting head restraints
Rear window defogger
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Sunglass and ticket holders
Driver and front passenger seatback map pockets on all models

Aveo LS sedan options include an Aisin four-speed automatic transmission with Hold Control Mode that gives the driver the ability to manually shift gears (also available on LT); four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (also available on LT); and 14-inch alloy wheels (14-inch steel wheels with a redesigned bolt-on wheel cover are standard).

Other LS options include:

Fog lamps
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player
Six-speaker premium sound system (if above stereo is ordered)
Cruise control, remote keyless entry package including content theft-deterrent system, power windows and power locks
Trunk-mounted rear spoiler with CHMSL
Engine block heater for easier starting in cold climates

The uplevel Aveo LT offers most of the standard features that are on the LS model, as well as standard equipment that is generally optional on competitive vehicles.

These features include:

15-inch aluminum wheels, 15-inch all-season blackwall tires
Heated power-adjusting outside rearview mirrors
Cruise control and remote keyless entry package that includes content theft-deterrent system and power door locks
Power windows with passenger lockout
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player
Six-speaker premium sound system
Front deluxe cloth bucket seats with recline feature, adjustable head restraints and convenience hooks

LT options include fog lamps and trunk-mounted rear spoiler with CHMSL, as well as features that are available only on LT, such as

Engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Premium power sunroof with sliding shade and tilt position
AM/FM stereo radio with six-disc in-dash CD/MP3 player
Front perforated leatherette bucket seats with recline feature, adjustable head restraints and convenience hooks
Mud guards