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Chevrolet U-Va 1.2 LT Review

Posted on October 4th 2010

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The Chevrolet U-Va 1.2 LT is one of the best mid segment cars available in the market. It has the perfect interior and exterior features which can give superb performance and comfort while driving. The U-Va 1.2 LT is not that famous in the market due to its poor features, now time has changed and Chevrolet has sent a new piece of technology which delivers superb power. The LT variant is far more advanced than the LS variant. The car has more features which ensure driving to be less hectic and easy. The interiors and exterior of the car is designed in efficient manner. Lots of options are available which can be selected if you need the car to be used for day to day use.

One of the attractive features given with the Chevrolet U-Va 1.2 LT is the three year protection plan. This protection plan covers the car and ensures the user does not pay a single penny on its repairs or maintenance. Unlike other brands in India Chevrolet protects their products with the use of such features. The U-Va is definitely the car which you are looking for when it comes to family outings. The main reason for purchasing this car is the space and comfort offered at such a low price range. Power comes into action when you are in the right mood of driving.
Looks and styling of the car

The interiors and exterior of the car is designed according to new requirements. You might get something new which is not present in the LS model. The design and specifications of the car is specially designed in an Italian studio. The interiors come with grey colored scheme which looks classy. Fabric on doors is given which ensure the interiors to be out of the box. Twin glove box is given which can be used to store all your valuables. Premium fabric is used in making the interiors look up to the mark. The interiors also have high quality fiber in use which gives a bold look.

  • Air Conditioner- Yes
  • Heater- Yes
  • Adjustable Steering Column- Yes
  • Tachometer- Yes
  • Electronic Multi-Trip meter- Yes
  • Fog Lights – Rear- No
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror- No

The exterior section of the car is designed in right manner. Driving in any weather ensures the interiors to be warm and safe. You get body colored bumpers in the LT version which looks trendy. The tail gate of the car also has a body colored handle. Body colored door handle option is also given which can be selected according to your requirements. The trim which is available in the LT version is higher than the LS version. Chrome grills make the car look super cool; it ensures the car is visible at night time. The external roof antenna can be used when you need to access FM player in your car. The LT variant has tinted glass which gives a high profile look.

  • Adjustable Headlights- Yes
  • Fog Lights – Front- Yes
  • Electric Folding Rear View Mirror- No
  • Rain Sensing Wiper- No
  • Rear Window Wiper- Yes
  • Rear Window Washer- Yes
  • Rear Window Defogger- Yes

Performance of the car

The Chevrolet Aveo U-Va LT is one of the best performing cars available in the market. The 1.2 liter engine delivers whooping top whack of 155kmph. A family car having such high speed is superb. From the mileage point of view the U-Va delivers outstandingly 13 kmpl overall. Most of the hatchback cars India deliver mileage according to this range only. Red lining the car is possible as a separate tachometer is given to check the engine piston running. The engine only comes into effect when it crosses three and a half thousand RPM range.
The U-Va comes with a three year warranty package which can be used when facing technical problems. The three year servicing package ensures the customer need not pay any charge on servicings or repairs. The customer need not pay for the oil change which takes place in every periodic servicing. This is one plus point why you need to prefer the Chevrolet U-Va over other cars. Cruising on the highway or city driving is very easy. The controls of the car are designed in high quality; slight acceleration zooms up the car to high speeds.

Value of the car

Maintenance of the car is not a problem since it has three year protection plan. Apart from daily maintenance the U-Va has one of the best drive features. Cost kept by Chevrolet is bit high but surely worth every penny. According to the returns in terms of performance and mileage the Aveo U-Va is a good deal, operation costs are very low compared to other high end cars.

Verdict

The Chevrolet U-Va is undoubtedly the perfect car for family outing. The car has superb features which can be relied on. Looks wise the car also has one of the new trend colors in action. The output in terms of fuel economy is according to new norms. The best feature is the 3 year protection plan. Features and fuel economy wise the U-Va surely is different from other cars. One of the features which need to be looked is the speed and performance. The 1.2 liter engine might be underpowered at times due to the increased weight of the car. Chevrolet should have increased the capacity and power of the engine when manufacturing a higher variant in the market. The 76 BHP does lack behind when you wish to red line the car.

Technical specifications of the car

Engine

  • Engine Type: In-Line Engine
  • Engine Description: 1.2L 76bhp SOHC
  • Engine Displacement(cc) : 1150
  • No. of Cylinders: 4
  • Maximum Power: 76 @ 5,500 (PS@rpm)
  • Maximum Torque: 11.2 @ 4,400 (kgm@rpm)
  • Valves per Cylinder: 2
  • Valve Configuration: SOHC
  • Fuel Supply System: SEFI
  • Bore x Stroke: 68.5 x 78 mm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
  • Turbo Charger: No
  • Super Charger: No

Transmission

  • Transmission Type: Manual
  • Gear box: 5 Speed
  • Drive Type: FWD

Suspension System

  • Front Suspension: McPherson Struts with Anti Torsion roll bars & Hydraulic shock absorbers
  • Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam
  • Shock Absorbers Type: Gas Filled

Steering

  • Steering Type: Power
  • Steering Column: Tilt
  • Steering Gear Type: Rack & Pinion
  • Turning Radius (wheel base): 4.95 m

Brake System

  • Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
  • Rear Brake Type: Self-Adjusting Drum

Performance

  • Top Speed: 155 kmph
  • Acceleration (0-100 kmph): 16.4 seconds

Fuel

  • Mileage-City (kmpl): 11.9
  • Mileage-Highway (kmpl): 14.7
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (liters): 45
  • Emission Norm Compliance: Bharat Stage III

Tires

  • Tire Size: 185/60 R14
  • Tire Type: Tubeless Radial
  • Wheel Size: 14 x 5.5 J
  • Alloy Wheel Size: 14 inches

Other Specifications

  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • No of Doors: 5

Payload & Towing

  • Cargo Volume: 220 liters

General Car Details

  • Country of Assembly: India
  • Country of Manufacture: India
  • Introduction Date: 22-Dec-06
  • Warranty Time: 3 years
  • Warranty Distance: 1,00,000 kms

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