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Data on the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo5 LS

A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Aveo5 for 2008. As Chevrolet’s entry in the hatchback market the Aveo5 (and in this case specically the LS version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door Aveo5 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Performance

Chevrolet Aveo5 Engine Specs: The Aveo5 LS comes outfitted with a 1.6 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a N/A 5-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Aveo5 has power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Fuel is handled for the Aveo5 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 11.00 gallons.

Aveo5 LS Statistics

The dimensions of the Aveo5 LS are 65.70 inches wide by 152.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 58.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 97.60 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Aveo5 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the hatchback market.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $12,020, with an invoice cost of $11,359. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 Aveo5 gets 32 - 34 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 - 24 in the city. This is average for a hatchback car.

In 2007 and 2008 the Aveo5 LS was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Bright Blue, Cosmic Silver, Icelandic Blue, Medium Gray, Spicy Orange, Sport Red, Summer Yellow, Summit White, and Victory Red.

In Summary

The 2007 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Aveo5. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Aveo5 LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.