THE 2017 Chevrolet Aveo is a more expressive, sporty take on the brand’s fun-to-drive small car. It offers big technologies such as a new MyLink system with segment-exclusive Apple CarPlay compatibility, and a fresh exterior.
The updated styling complements new comfort and convenience features such as an available 7-inch-diagonal color touchscreen for the new MyLink system. Rear Park Assist is also available on the LS and LT.
The 2017 Aveo goes on sale this fall, offered in Base, LS, LT trims on sedan and hatchback models.
Aveo’s sporty and youthful exterior has an entirely new, expressive look echoing the global Chevrolet cues.
It is a richer, more detailed design, with the front end featuring a new hood, new front fascia and new lighting elements. Projector-beam headlamps are standard. Likewise, the rear fascia is new.
There are also new 15-inch wheel designs with steel on the Base and LS trims and alloy wheels on the LT trim.
Aveo’s thoughtful interior retains its focus on delivering comfort, convenience and technology. A new, detailed gauge cluster incorporating an analog speedometer adds a higher degree of refinement to the cabin, complementing addition new comfort and convenience features.
Also new is a 7-inch-diagonal infotainment system designed to support the latest connectivity technologies, including Apple CarPlay.
The Aveo sedan and hatchback both offer a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, plus an impressive 502 liters of cargo space for the sedan and 653 liters of cargo space for the hatchback.
Aveo offers safety features, including two standard air bags. Antilock brakes come standard, along with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The Aveo comes with Standard StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System that helps reduce the risk of rollover crashes.
The Aveo comes with a 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing, backed by an available six-speed automatic or manual transmission. Rated at 115 horsepower.
The Aveo offers a combined fuel economy of 14.1 km/L.
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest automotive brands, doing business in more than 115 countries and selling more than 4.0 million cars and pickups a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heartbeat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. The Chevrolet portfolio for the Middle East features award-winning passenger cars such as the Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Impala, Camaro and Corvette; crossovers such as the Captiva, Trax and Traverse; and, SUVs and pickups including the Tahoe and Silverado. — SG
