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The Aveo U-Va option pack is the next version to the LT variant. This is the highest variant available in the market for the Aveo U-Va line up. The feature installed in the car is according to new specifications and is fresh in the market. Drive quality delivered by the Aveo U-Va is simply superb and out of the box. The car handles perfect and does not show any sign of giving up. The speed and performance part is mentioned in the review which will give insights of how the car performs when driving in any given condition. The interiors and exteriors play an important role in making the car a big hit. The overall design is specially done to attract a higher class of people who want luxury with speed. The cost kept with the availability of features is best and is required in today’s world. The option pack is a special variant which is different from the rest U-Va cars available in the line up. Chevrolet has specially made this car in a special segment called luxury.
Looks of the car

The Aveo U-Va stands out of the box when it comes to looks. The car looks broad and very spacious from the interior part. The U-Va looks very different from rest of the hatchback cars available in the market. The interior of the car has bright grey color scheme which gives a bold look to the car. All the door panels have fabric type feel which gives a sense of luxury. Twin glove box is present on the upper and lower side of the passenger seat. This is an added advantage when you are traveling for long hours. The U-Va option pack has a gear knob which is covered in leather. The front dashboard has been draped in part fabric which looks superb.

• Air Conditioner- Yes
• Heater- Yes
• Adjustable Steering Column- Yes
• Tachometer- Yes
• Electronic Multi-Trip meter- Yes
• Leather Seat- No
• Fabric Upholstery- Yes

The exteriors of the car are also designed in ergonomic manner. You get body colored bumpers which look quite attractive. The tail gate handle is also available in body color which is top notch. Every accessory which is being installed in the car has got body color. The car has been designed in a studio which is based in Italy. Chrome grill is given to the front side of the car and looks very stylish. Tinted glass with antenna is available which can be used when you need to use the FM player given in the car. Brake and parking light beep is given which alerts the driver if these functions are inactive. Stop lamp is given with the car which can be deployed in night or day time

• Adjustable Headlights- Yes
• Fog Lights – Front- Yes
• Fog Lights – Rear- No
• Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror- No
• Manually Adjustable Ext. Rear View Mirror Yes
• Electric Folding Rear View Mirror- No

Performance of the car

The Aveo U-Va has one of the best engine installed. It has a superb pick up system which ensures to red line in less time. In straight line the U-Va will deliver a top end speed of 155 kmph. The engine is capable of doing such a high speed even when it’s full with fuel and passengers. Power steering is given to the car which ensures quick maneuverability at high speeds. The power steering handles the car in effective manner. Cornering the car is very easy and takes less effort. The gear knob given to the U-Va is draped in leather; you can grip it up when changing gears. Fuel economy wise the car is simply superb and according to the requirements. Overall fuel economy delivered by the car is around 14 kmpl which is quite okay since all the hatchback cars deliver in the same range.

Value of the car

The Option pack which is given with the car is simply superb and according to the cost. The customer gets extra features which are not seen in the previous models. The U-Va comes with central locking feature which can be engaged when you have parked the car in an unknown place. The car also comes with ABS which is a must as the traffic and road conditions are going worse day by day. ABS or Anti Braking System is a feature which is given in high end cars. It ensures to stop the vehicle without skidding. At times in urgency we press the brake pedal very hard due to which immense pressure is created and tire gets locked and the car ends up skidding off road, to prevent skidding use of ABS is done. It surely adds up to the safety of the car you are driving. Fuel economy wise the car is superb and has perfect drive controls.

Verdict

The cost of car is bit high, considering the options given with the car are different. Most of the cars are available with the same features at a low price tag. One of the features which cannot be left is the protection plan provided by Chevrolet. It ensures to cover the car for three long years, in the protection plan every cost which is incurred on the car including repairs, servicing and oil change is taken care by Chevrolet. This is one feature which you really need to consider if you want to buy a car for longer duration. For the first three years there is absolutely no maintenance or repair cost involved with 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