Chevrolet Aveo U-VA 1.2 LS
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Thursday, June 04, 2009Chevrolet Aveo U-VA is one of the best cars from house of General Motors and it comes in three variants: Aveo U-VA 1.2, Aveo U-VA 1.2 LS, and Aveo U-VA 1.2 LT to compete Maruti Swift and Hyundai Getz.
The youthful and sporty car provides incredible space in the interiors and pleases the eyes with its attractive exteriors. The company has engineered this hatchback to suit varying conditions of Indian roads.
With the North American operations of car major General Motors (GM) filing for bankruptcy, its Indian subsidiary has been busy sending out messages that all is well. To address concerns related to spare parts, investments, new launches and service networks in the country, the company is launching a new marketing campaign called “there for you, there for India”.
Update: New Chevrolet Aveo UV-A Techno
Chevrolet India has come up with a limited edition variant of Aveo UV-A which has been christened as Aveo UV-A Techno. It comes with host of new features and double DIN music system.
Following features have been added in Aveo UV-A TEchno:
- Keyless Entry
- 2 DIN MP3/FM System with 4 Speakers
- Reverse Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
- Body Colored Door Handles
Chevrolet Aveo UVA offers its buyers the perfect combination of style and functionality. The compact car is loaded with advanced safety features and is fuel-efficient as well.
High-strength steel is used in the uni-body design of Chevrolet Aveo UV-A, to give it a good amount of torsion rigidity and crash stability. The front and rear bumpers of this hatchback are collision-resistant.
The standard safety features of Aveo UV-A include child locks on the rear doors, door ajar warning, centre high mount stop lamp, headlamp-leveling device. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is optional.
Chevrolet Aveo UV-A is powered by 1.2 L SOHC engine, which pumps out an impressive power of 76 PS @ 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 110 Nm @ 4400 rpm. The Inline-4 gasoline engine is fitted with Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection system. The car delivers a good mileage, of about 10.6 kmpl within the city and around 15 kmpl on highways.
Chevrolet Aveo UVA is designed by Italdesign Giugiaro Studio. The peppy design of the car underlines its zing. The jewel-like headlamps, body colored bumper and horizontal front grille, with the trademark Chevrolet bowtie mounted on it, present a strong frontage.
The sporty facade of UV-A is perfectly complemented by sparkling taillights on the rear side. With generous space in the cabin, Chevrolet Aveo UV-A ensures a comfortable journey for its occupants.
The bright grey color scheme of the interiors, with fabric on door trims, gives it a touch of flair. In addition to the audio system, the classy instrument cluster sports dual storage areas.
The cabin of the compact car is equipped with plenty of small storage spaces. Flexible cup-holders are provided for rear as well as front seat occupants and a deposit box is positioned in the centre console. Driver's sun visor has a ticket clip as well.
With a responsive power assisted steering and finely tuned controls, an effortless driving is guaranteed in Chevrolet Aveo UVA. The suspension system of the car is stable at all levels of speed.
The wheelbase and ground clearance of UV-A is thoughtfully worked out, in order to suit the Indian roads. The torsion-resistant body of Chevrolet Aveo UV-A facilitates superb handling.