UPCOMING CAR: Chevrolet Aveo U-VA (Aveo Hatch)

The Aveo is a midsize sedan launched by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand name. It is a competitor to the Honda City and the Ford Fiesta.

Now, there is a new hatch based on the sedan which will be released soon. It is expect to be end of 2006 or beginning of 2007. Launch dates are not sure.

The Aveo U-VA will be powered by a 1.2 litre engine which makes around 76 bhp. The transmission will be a 5 speed manual.

The hatch will be priced at around 4 lakhs which will make it a direct rival to the Swift, the new Zen, Getz and the Palio.

The base model will be 4 lakhs according to GM. The 1.2 LS which is the next higher model will be priced at 4.35 lakhs. The 1.2 LT will start at 4.65 lakhs and the 1.2 LT with ABS will start at 4.89 lakhs.

It is good to see a manufacturer give ABS also as an option. It is too much to hope for ABS to become standard fitment, but at least now, people who can afford it can go for this life saving option.

What is unfortunate is that GM are giving only 4 alloy wheels on the models that come with alloy wheels. The spare tyre is a regular steel wheel.

When this was done by Maruti on the Swift, there was a hue and cry and finally Maruti had to bend to the people's wishes and the top end Swift comes with 5 alloy wheels.

The U-VA will be offered in a range of colours. Blazing Red, Sterling silver, Platinum Metallic(a kind of goldenish colour), Cashmere(kind of an off white colour), Intense Black, Rainforest(a shade of green), and Velocity(blue)



Detailed specifications

Engine

Cylinder count 4

Volume (cc) 1150

Max. Power (PS/rpm) 76/5500

Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) 110/4400

Valve and Camshaft type 8V SOHC

Fuel Injection system Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection

Brakes

Front Ventilated Disc

Rear Self Adjusting Drum


Dimensions and Weight

Wheel base (mm) 2480

Ground clearance (mm) 188

Turning circle diameter (m) 9.9

Boot Space (L) 220

Kerb Weight (kgs) 1075

Overall

Length (mm) 3880

Width (mm) 1670

Height (mm) 1495

Suspension

Front : Mcpherson Struts with Anti Torsion roll bars

Rear : Torsion Beam

Front Shock Absorbers Hydraulic

Rear Shock Absorbers Gas Filled


Wheels and Tyres

Tyres 185/60 R14

Wheels 14" Alloy(Set of 4)

To start configuring your Aveo U-VA, head here Chevrolet


Some pics




Aveo U-VA in Cashmere colour



Aveo U-VA in Intense Black colour

One more hatch in an already crowded segment............

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Blade_Runner's Signature:

hehe true.....

With the new Palio also due out in 2007, this segment will see a lot of competition