2007 Chevrolet Aveo SVM review from North America
"Fuel efficiency taken a bit too far"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No mechanical issues.
General comments?
Very fuel efficient - 37 mpg by my own calculations.
Barebones - no frills, but still aesthetically pleasing.
Too light - Dangerous in bad weather! Even with new tires, I couldn't make it up hills on highways several times last winter. Wheels spin in the lightest slush or even mild rain. The car is thrown about wildly by high winds. Hitting a small puddle at highway speed feels like hitting a snow drift in any other car I have driven.
I live in Illinois - we aren't talking brutal winters here.
Would be a great car for a southern climate, but it feels very unsafe in all but perfect weather.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 11 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Tracer |
| Date of Entry | 27th October, 2008 |