Chevrolet New Aveo U-VA LS
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Finally UV-A is looking good!!
Friday, February 06, 2009
Chevrolet India is going to launch all new Aveo UV-A in 2009 to compete with the likes of Hyundai i20, Skoda Fabia & Maruti Suzuki Swift. The new model's contemporary styling represents the global face of Chevrolet design. Redesigned, body-color fascias and chrome accents suggest a more expensive car, along with available features - such as its large power sunroof - that are unexpected in the segment but Chevrolet may not bring this feature to India.
The front of the new UV-A features the bold, chrome-finished grille - with prominent gold Chevy bowtie - that is characteristic of all new members of the Chevrolet family like in the new D segment sedan - Cruze. It is complemented with features that reinforce its premium appearance, including new and distinctive chrome-finished side vents on the front fenders and jeweled-appearance headlamps.
The sleek styling accents longer, wider and taller dimensions, with sculpted lines and a wide, confident stance. Pronounced "shoulders" over the wheel openings and body-color door sills convey the look of a larger car. A more assertive, dynamic look is accomplished with crisp, V-shaped hood edges, bold front and rear fascias with premium cues, such as larger, available front fog lamps; a rear-fascia lower grille; and a larger available rear spoiler located on the trailing edge of the roof.
New UV-A's exterior is complemented by a quiet passenger cabin that features well-crafted details and generous standard features that enhance comfort. It is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class, with features and refinement comparable to more expensive vehicles. With its signature "tall car" design, the generous dimensions easily accommodate 6-foot-tall passengers in each of the five seating positions.
It also is a quiet interior environment, with soundproofing technologies that complement quieting powertrain enhancements and improved aerodynamics to provide a quiet, comfortable and vibration-free ride, even at higher speed. Attention to comfort is evidenced in elements such as standard driver's seat armrests. Also, theater-style rear seating provides a commanding view for all passengers.
The interior's contemporary appearance is achieved through sleek lines and the clever use of rich materials that provides a premium look and feel. Other premium appearance elements include technical-grain, low-gloss surfaces; wood grain, satin-chrome or carbon-fiber finishes on the instrument panel and door panels; and even perforated faux leather seating surfaces, steering wheel cover and shifter knob. Hope Chevrolet bring all these options to India!
New Aveo UV-A was developed for a dynamic, well-planted driving experience and fuel efficiency. It has a wide stance and long wheelbase (97.7 inches / 2,480 mm) to deliver a smooth, confident ride. A MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension (with gas-charged shocks) deliver refined ride and handling characteristics. Power-assisted, variable-rate rack-and-pinion steering is standard, with the steering gear is mounted on the front suspension cross member for precise action and stability. Fourteen-inch wheels are standard, but sporty 15-inch alloy wheels are available.
As a global car, it was tested and validated for a broad range of driving and road conditions. The suspension system is inspired by the driving experiences of European sports sedans yet tuned for contemporary American driving tastes - a combination that delivers both smoothness and a responsive, spirited driving experience. t is expected that Chevrolet India will not increase the prices of New UV-A variants to make it a more sweet deal and give a tough competition to recently launched i20 and its main rival - Maruti Suzuki Swift. It is also speculated that New UV-A may also be launched with a diesel option.