Chevrolet launches Chevy Aveo u-VA to take on Getz and Swift

The much awaited u-VA is finally here. General Motors, launched its new 5-door hatchback to compete with the Maruti-Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Getz. Even though the launch was delayed, there is explanation, Just when General Motors was about to launch the first Chevy hatchback in India, our Finance Minister announced tax benefits for small cars. That meant ditching the Aveo’s 1.4 motor and plonking a 1.2 litre petrol instead, a process that took six months. This is the daewoo Kalos with a Chevy badge, also known as Aveo5 in some countries.

In India, Aveo u-VA has stiff competition from the Swift and to lesser extent from the Getz. Unlike the Swift, the U-VA has similar proportions to the Getz but it’s the largest car of the lot with a particularly long wheelbase of 2480mm. The interior is bright and spacious. The all round glass area is quite generous. However, the interiors are let down by dull grey plastics which don’t particularly look and feel upmarket. Still, The well-finished centre console and the mock carbonfibre trim on the inside of the door handles and around the power window switches of high quality. The steering wheel feels like the Optra 1.6. The air Conditioner cools cabin quickly, GM India has worked on the air con and blower to improve cooling and it shows.

SPECS

Price - 5.96 lacs (on-road, Mumbai)
Max Power - 76bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque - 11.2kgm@4400 rpm

Engine - 4 cyls in-line, 1150cc
Gearbox - 5-speed manual
0-60kph - 6.44 sec

Mileage City - 10.6kpl, Highway - 15.0kpl

Length - 3495mm
Width - 1670mm
Height - 1595mm
Wheelbase - 2360mm
Weight - 1075kg
Ground Clearance - 188mm

Front Suspension - MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar.
Rear Suspension - Torsion beam, gas shocks
Front Brakes - Ventilated Disc.
Rear Brakes - Drums
Anti-lock - Standard
Tyres - 185/60 R14

Author Review : A large spacious hatch which is big on space, comfort and a good drive.

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