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Not Your Father’s Aveo - The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo Special Value

Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Aveo series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The four-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

2006 Chevrolet Aveo Special Value Specs

The Aveo Special Value is equipped with a General Motors 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The fuel system for the 2006 Aveo is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The Aveo uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The Aveo is 152.70 inches long, 65.70 inches wide, and 58.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 97.60 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $11,450 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $10,820. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

A powertrain guarantee is provided (60,000 miles/60 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Aveo. This is average compared to the rest of the car market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Aveo Special Value received a miles-per-gallon rating of 24 - 26 in-city driving and 34 - 35 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2006 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Aveo. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Special Value version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.