| Chevrolet Aveo | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors (2002–2020) SAIC-GM-Wuling (2023–present) |
| Also called | Daewoo Kalos Daewoo Gentra Chevrolet Sonic (2011–2020) Holden Barina (2005–2018) Chevrolet Sail (2023–present) |
| Production | 2002–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car (B) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chevrolet Metro Daewoo Lanos |
| Successor | Chevrolet Onix Chevrolet Sail Chevrolet Cavalier (fourth generation) (Mexico)[1] |
TheChevrolet Aveo (/əˈveɪ.oʊ/ə-VAY-oh) is a five-passenger, front-drivesubcompact car (B-segment) marketed byGeneral Motors (GM) since 2002 over two generations. Originally developed by South Korean manufacturerDaewoo Motors and marketed as theDaewoo Kalos (Korean:대우 칼로스), the takeover of Daewoo by GM to formGM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GMDAT) resulted in the car's marketing in 120 countries under seven brands (Chevrolet,Daewoo,ZAZ,Holden,Pontiac,Ravon andSuzuki) — prominently as the Chevrolet Aveo.[2]
The second-generation Aveo, developed by GM Korea (formerly GMDAT), was introduced in 2011 and was also marketed as theChevrolet Sonic in markets including the Americas, Japan, Middle East, South Africa and several Southeast Asian markets. Production of the second-generation model ended in October 2020.
Since 2017, GM marketed the Chinese marketChevrolet Sail sedan in Mexico and other Central American countries as the Aveo. Developed byGM PATAC in China and produced by joint ventureSAIC-GM, it was positioned below the more advanced Sonic. In 2023, GM introduced a new generation to Mexico and Central America in a sedan and hatchback form, developed and manufactured by another Chinese joint venture,SAIC-GM-Wuling.
| First generation | |
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 Chevrolet Aveo hatch (T200, pre-facelift) | |
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| Also called | Chevrolet Kalos Chevrolet Lova Chevrolet Nexia Daewoo Gentra Daewoo Kalos Holden Barina (TK) Pontiac G3 Pontiac G3 Wave Pontiac Wave Ravon Nexia R3 Suzuki Swift+ ZAZ Vida |
| Production | 2002–2011 (South Korea) 2002–2020 (under license) |
| Model years | 2004–2011 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3/5-doorhatchback 4-doorsedan |
GM Daewoo introduced theDaewoo Kalos in September 2002, based on a new platform, replacing theDaewoo Lanos (T100). Under development before Daewoo's bankruptcy, the Kalos was the company's first new model introduction following its subsequent takeover by General Motors.[3] Manufacture of the Kalos began in early March 2002,[4] with pre-production prototypes shown at the Geneva Auto Show in April 2002. The nameplateKalos derives from theGreek wordκαλός (kalós) for "beautiful" and "good".[5]
Originally designed byItaldesign, the Kalos derives directly from the "Kalos Dream" concept vehicle first presented at the 2000Paris Motor Show and subsequent developmental concepts at the2001 Frankfurt Motor Show,2002 Geneva Motor Show, and2003 Geneva Motor Show. During this three-year development period Daewoo was struggling financially, with the ultimate fate of the company and the concept vehicle remaining uncertain.
The Kalos was sold in three and four available body styles: a 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback from the beginning of production in 2002, and a 3-door hatchback available in certain European markets beginning in 2005. Two different T200 front-end styling designs were sold. When released in 2002, the T200 headlamps were detached from the horizontal amber turn signal strip, located directly below. This detached style, used primarily in South Korea and North America, was used in conjunction with a semi-ellipticalgrille. When sales in Europe began in 2003, the headlights were an integrated unit that slanted upwards from the "V-shaped" grille towards thefront fenders. In Australia, when the Daewoo Kalos was introduced in 2003, the hatchback featured the integrated lighting arrangement, with the detached style used to differentiate the sedans. In South Korea, where the detached lights were used at first, the integrated design was later utilized as afacelift.
The T200 sedan and five-door hatchback featured aswage line running along the lower body to the rear door, which kinked downward prominently on the five-door. Five-doors also featured a side window sill that angled up sharply at theC/D pillar. Interiors featured a circular motif.
GM introduced the heavily facelifted sedan at the 2005Auto Shanghai, designed in cooperation withPATAC. Bearing the internal codeT250 and marketed in South Korea as theDaewoo Gentra, revisions included exterior styling changes, a new interiorinstrument panel and minor equipment changes, including increased sound deadening.[6] Incorporation of the radio antenna into the rear glass and extensive wind tunnel testing helped reduce the coefficient of drag from 0.348 to 0.326.[6]
Afacelifted hatchback with the sedan's updated instrument panel was presented as the Chevrolet Aveo during the2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, to be marketed globally. The Korean market received its own distinct restyle of the hatchback, theGentra X, whose bumper without the distinctly "Chevrolet" split grille was also used for the Pontiac, Holden and Suzuki variants. In the USA, the Aveo was marketed as the “lowest-priced [new] car in America."[7]
With launch of the Gentra X in South Korea, GMDAT had replaced engines of T250. 1.2 L (1206 cc)S-TEC II engine was updated with features such as dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) and timing chain (older version has timing belt) system. 1.6 L E-TEC II engine has been replaced with an updated GEN-III Ecotec Family 1 engine with new features such as variable valve timing mechanism.
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The refreshed T250 Aveo sedan was launched in Uzbekistan and Russia in 2016 asRavon Nexia R3. The car is produced at theGM Uzbekistan plant. The Ravon Nexia R3 is available with the 1.5-liter petrol engine (105 hp) paired with the 5-speed manual or the 6-speed automatic.[8]
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | T300 |
| Also called | Chevrolet Sonic Holden Barina |
| Production | 2011–2020 2012–2015 (Thailand, Russia) |
| Model years | 2012–2020 |
| Assembly | South Korea:Bupyeong-gu, Incheon (GM Korea) United States:Orion Township, Michigan (Orion Assembly) China:Yantai, Shandong (SAIC-GM Dongyue Plant) Mexico:Ramos Arizpe Colombia:Bogotá (GM Colombia) Thailand:Rayong (GM Thailand) Russia:Nizhny Novgorod (GAZ)[9][10] |
| Designer | Kim Tae-Wan(GM Daewoo) Ondrej Koromhaz (GM Holden, 2008) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback 4-doorsedan |
| Platform | GM Gamma II platform |
| Related | Chevrolet Trax |
| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in (2,525 mm) |
| Length | 173.1 in (4,397 mm) (4-door) 159 in (4,039 mm) (5-door) |
| Width | 68.3 in (1,735 mm) |
| Height | 59.7 in (1,516 mm) |
The second generation Aveo debuted at the2010 Paris Motor Show, using theGamma II global subcompact platform.[11] It had been previewed earlier in the year as the Aveo RS concept, shown inconcept form with 19-inch wheels and aM32 six-speed manual transmission mated to a 1.4-liter turbochargedEcotec engine, rated at 103 kW (138 hp).[12]
Development of the second-generation Aveo was led byGM Korea, withOpel engineers leading platform development along with significant input from engineers from Australia'sHolden andChevrolet of the United States. The Aveo marked the debut of the Gamma II global subcompact platform.[13] Exterior design was led byGM Daewoo Executive Designer(VP) Kim Tae Wan,[14] and Australian designer Ondrej Koromhaz fromHolden who was on assignment to GM Korea from 2005 to 2007. Koromhaz described his goal for the Aveo as a "four-seat motorcycle" and took design inspiration from motorcycles, notably in the Aveo's exposed headlights and motorcycle-style instrument cluster.[13] For US-manufactured models, the Sonic features suspension tuning byCorvette Racing engineer John Buttermore.[15]
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Chevrolet marketed the second generation Aveo as theChevrolet Sonic in the Americas, Japan, Middle East, South Africa and several Southeast Asian markets. In Australia and New Zealand, it was marketed as theHolden Barina until early 2019. In Europe, it retained the "Aveo" name, with sales ending in 2014, subsequent to Chevrolet's discontinuation in Europe.
The North American-spec Sonic was available as a 4-door sedan or five-door hatchback with a 1.8-liter inline-four producing 101 kW (135 hp) and 169 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) torque, or a 1.4-liter turbo inline-four producing 103 kW (138 hp) and 201 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) torque.[16] The 1.8-liter engine uses one of few cast-iron block with timing belt; the 1.4-liter turbo engine uses a timing chain to drive the camshafts.[17] The 1.8-liter inline-four used a standard five-speedmanual or six-speedautomatic transmission, while the 1.4-liter turbo used a six-speed manual transmission.[18] The Sonic was, notably, the only car in its class assembled in America.[19] For the 2015 model year, the US Sonic addedOnStar, a 1.4-liter turbo engine that became standard on LTZ models, and an exterior color, Blue Velvet.
On August 2, 2011, the Sonic entered production atOrion Assembly, with the first cars arriving at dealerships in October.[20]
In an industry first, the Sonic used a water-based "three-wet" paint process that eliminated the primer bake oven; reducing the paint shop footprint by 10%, and using 50% less energy per vehicle.[21]
TheBolt (based on a different platform) joined the Aveo/Sonic on the Orion assembly line in 2016, at a combined rate of 90,000 per year.[22]
The Sonic had its Southeast Asian debut at the Bangkok Motor Show in March 2012, as both a 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback, assembled at GM's facility inRayong, Thailand in July 2012 as a 4-door sedan.[23] Three trims were available, LS, LT and LTZ, in both the sedan and hatchback models (the LS would be available only with the 4-door sedan), and powered by the 1.4-liter engine with the option of 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Delivery of the 4-door sedan started in late of July 2012, and the hatchback followed in August 2012.[24] The Thai-built Sonic was exported to other Southeast Asian countries like Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. Production ceased in 2015.
The model was unveiled in Japan at the Summer Sonic 2011 event inQVC Marine Field,[25] and went on sale in November 2011. Early models included the 5-door hatchback with a 1.6-litre I-4 Ecotec (115 PS) engine, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with TAPshift. The base model is based on the equivalent of North American LTZ trim level, while the LT model includes alloy wheels and metallic paint.[26][27][28]
The Sonic was also assembled at the GM Colmotores plant inBogotá, Colombia, where it was initially introduced for the domestic market only and later also exported to countries in theAndean region.[citation needed] As of December 2012, production was also underway at theGAZ (Gorky Automobile Plant) plant inNizhny Novgorod,Russia,[29] but during 2015, the contract was discontinued.[10]
The Barina sold in Australia and New Zealand was sourced from South Korea and only available with the 1.6-literFamily 1 engine, with either a 5-speed manual or conventional 4- or 6-speed automatic.
On 19 November 2015, the Chevrolet Lova RV was officially launched in China. The new vehicle features a 5 - seat layout and is positioned as a small crossover. The Lova RV adopts Chevrolet's latest family - style design language and is powered by a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine. It also comes standard with intelligent start - stop technology and ESC electronic stability control system across all models.
In terms of appearance, the new vehicle features a refreshing design. It adopts Chevrolet's family-style front face and uses a hidden B/C/D-pillar design to create a floating roof effect. The car is also equipped with roof luggage racks, further highlighting its identity as a crossover.
At the2016 New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet revealed the refreshed North American version of the Sonic hatchback and sedan. The facelift brought a restyled front fascia, new LED tail lights and refreshed equipment. The Barina sold in Australia and New Zealand was available only with 6-speed conventional automatic, the 4-speed model being dropped, with the same 5-speed manual in the standard model.
The LTZ trim level was renamed Premier for the 2017 model year. The previous RS trim level became a standard appearance package for all Hatchback models (1LT and Premier), and included unique upholstery (cloth trim for the 1LT, and perforated leatherette trim for the Premier), red interior accents and stitching, unique 'RS' badging, and unique aluminum-alloy wheels (16" for LT and 17" for Premier). Since the refresh, the 1LS model was only available as a sedan.
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| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Years |
| 1.2 L (1,229 cc) LDC/LWBEcotecI4 | 51 kW (69 PS; 68 hp) | 115 N⋅m (85 lb⋅ft) |
| 2011– |
| 62 kW (84 PS; 83 hp) | 115 N⋅m (85 lb⋅ft) | 2011– | ||
| 1.4 L (1,398 cc) LDDEcotec I4 | 74 kW (101 PS; 99 hp) | 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) |
| 2011– |
| 1.4 L (1,364 cc) LUVEcotec I4 (t/c) (US Engine) | 103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) | 201 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) (NA) |
| 2011– |
| 1.6 L (1,598 cc) LDEEcotec I4 | 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) | 155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) |
| 2011– |
| 1.8 L (1,796 cc) LUWEcotec I4 (US Engine) | 103 kW; 140 PS (138 hp) (NA) | 169 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) (NA) |
| 2011–2018 |
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| 1.3 L (1248 cc)CDTI LDV/LSF I4 (t/c) | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) |
| 2011– |
| 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) | 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) |
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The Aveo in its most basic Latin American market configuration with no airbags and noABS received 0 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers fromLatin NCAP in 2015.[30]
The Aveo in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 2 airbags and noESC received 0 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers fromLatin NCAP in 2017 (one level above 2010-2015).[31]
| NHTSA (US)[32] | Euro NCAP (2011)[33] | IIHS (US)(after Feb. 2015)[34] | |||
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| Overall |  | Overall | | Small overlap front, driver side | Good |
| Frontal, driver | | Adult occupant | 34.4 pts / 95% | Small overlap front, passenger side | Good |
| Frontal, passenger | | Child occupant | 42.5 Pts / 87% | Moderate overlap front | Good |
| Side, driver | | Pedestrian | 19.3 Pts / 54% | Side | Good |
| Side, passenger | | Driver assist | 6.5 Pts / 93% | Roof strength | Good |
| Side pole, driver | | Head restraints & seats | Good | ||
| Rollover |  /12.60% | Child seat anchors | Marginal | ||
| Front crash prevention | Basic[35] | ||||
In marketing the Sonic, GM had the car driven by skateboarderRob Dyrdek in a full 360-degree rotation (referred to as akickflip) off a ramp and over an oversized skateboard.[36] In addition, GM produced a commercial forSuper Bowl XLVI called "Stunt Anthem", which featured the kickflip, as well as other Sonicsskydiving, doing abungee jump, and scenes fromOK Go's music video for the song "Needing/Getting." The song featured in the commercial is "We Are Young" byFun.
The Sonic was discontinued in Canada after the 2018 model year.[37] In March 2019, the Aveo was discontinued in South Korea. Chevrolet discontinued the Sonic after the 2020 model year in the United States, due to GM's plans to convert theOrion Assembly to EV production and declining sales. There are no plans for a successor. The Sonic ended production on October 20, 2020.[38]
In severalCentral American countries, the Aveo nameplate is used for the third-generationChevrolet Sail sedan, which went on sale in Mexico in November 2017 for the 2019 model year to replace the first-generation Aveo sedan.[39][40] The Chinese-made Sail was renamed as to avoid being related to the second-generation Sail, which obtained zero star rating inLatin NCAP in 2015 in a variant without airbags.[41] It was marketed alongside the Sonic as a more budget offering until the latter's discontinuation.[42]
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| Model code | 310C |
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| Production | 2023–present |
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| Body style | 5-doorhatchback 4-doorsedan |
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| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
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| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
The new generation Aveo was introduced in December 2022 and launched in February 2023 for the Mexican market for the 2024 model year.[44][45] Available as a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan, it is developed and produced bySAIC-GM-Wuling under the model code 310C.[46][47][48]
In Mexico, sales of the Aveo hatchback started in April 2023.[49] Sales of the Aveo sedan started in June.[50]
The model became available in Chile and other nearby countries since September 2023 as a 2024 model year as the Chevrolet Sail.[51]
The Aveo was sold in Egypt as theChevrolet Optra; replacing theBaojun 630 rebadged model that was sold under the Optra nameplate.[52]
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| Calendar year | United States | Mexico | Europe[53] | China[54] | |||
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| Aveo[55] | Pontiac G3[56] | Sonic[57] | Aveo | Sonic | Kalos/Aveo | Aveo | |
| 2002 | - | - | 5,337 | ||||
| 2003 | 5,677 | - | - | 49,024 | |||
| 2004 | 56,642 | - | - | 70,024 | |||
| 2005 | 68,085 | - | - | 70,235 | 13,935 | ||
| 2006 | 58,244 | - | - | 54,695 | 15,914 | ||
| 2007 | 67,028 | - | - | 44,993 | 11,455 | ||
| 2008 | 55,360 | 19,871[58] | - | 47,947 | 12,301 | ||
| 2009 | 38,516 | 6,223 | 24,206[58] | - | 66,329 | 9,532 | |
| 2010 | 48,623 | 14 | 29,409[59] | - | 47,881 | 5,040 | |
| 2011 | 28,601 | 15,778 | 36,972[59] | 6,664[58] | 48,704 | 29,869 | |
| 2012 | 67 | 81,247 | 66,099[60] | 20,947[58] | 44,123 | 56,627 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 85,646 | 65,331[61] | 20,331[58] | 22,686 | 35,509 | |
| 2014 | 93,518 | 65,394[62] | 22,091[62] | 3,774 | 29,907 | ||
| 2015 | 64,775 | 76,696[63] | 29,606[63] | 140 | 5,943 | ||
| 2016 | 55,255 | 80,052[64] | 45,325[64] | 37 | 6 | ||
| 2017 | 30,290 | 65,772[65] | 22,874[65] | 3 | |||
| 2018 | 20,613 | 82,035[66] | 877[66] | 2 | |||
| 2019 | 13,971 | 70,947[67] | 8[67] | ||||
| 2020 | 13,007 | 31,219[68] | 3[58] | ||||
| 2021 | 1,581 | 37,039[69] | - | ||||
| 2022 | 12 | 30,850[70] | - | ||||
| 2023 | 52,254[71] | - | |||||
| 2024 | 58,503[72] | ||||||
GM redesigned the Orion assembly operation to allow workers to build either Bolts or Sonics and can shift production depending on demand
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