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Big wheels, huge air intakes, and centrally-located dual exhaust accomplish two things on behalf of this Chevrolet Aveo RS concept car. Firstly, they help make the car look incredible. That's a good thing. Unfortunately, these items also mask what appears to be a very nicely-shaped hatchback; a car potentially capable of reigniting (or just igniting?) GM's small car hopes in North America.
- Video: Chevrolet's Designers Talk About The 2012 Sonic
Revealed for the first time here in North America at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic will replace the Aveo as GM's new subcompact model, while retaining the Aveo nameplate in Europe and other international markets. In this latest...
- New Chevrolet Aveo Revealed In Production Form Ahead Of Paris Show
Hot off the introduction of the Orlando MPV and Cruze hatchback show car, Chevrolet today released the first photos of the production Aveo five-door hatchback, which will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show at the end of the month. Most of...
- 2012 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan And Hatchback: Official Design Patents
What you see here are official design patent drawings of the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Aveo four-door sedan and five-door hatchback models, filed by General Motors. The next generation of GM's Ford Fiesta rival was teased in concept form with the sporty...
- Chevy's Angry-looking 2012 Aveo Sedan Revealed In Leaked Photos
The first images of the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo econbox sneaked out on the web today following an earlier presentation by Bob Lutz. General Motors had previewed the next generation Aveo subcompact model with the sporty RS concept at the Detroit Show this...
- Chevrolet Aveo Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Chevrolet Aveo. Sales figures for the Aveo's successor, the Sonic, can be viewed here. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats...
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CHEVROLET AVEO RS CONCEPT GALLERY & STYLING ANALYSIS
Big wheels, huge air intakes, and centrally-located dual exhaust accomplish two things on behalf of this Chevrolet Aveo RS concept car. Firstly, they help make the car look incredible. That's a good thing. Unfortunately, these items also mask what appears to be a very nicely-shaped hatchback; a car potentially capable of reigniting (or just igniting?) GM's small car hopes in North America.Check out the flowing roofline, hidden rear door handles, the imposing nature of the hood/fender marriage, and the switch to concave surfaces on the lower parts of all four doors. At first you're automatically drawn to the drama of the car, no doubt as a result of the wheels, intakes, and other conceptish features. In reality, Chevrolet has a handsome shape, but it's almost hidden away by the theatrics.
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Still, there's no doubt this car could be a hit at the Detroit auto show in the coming days. The Chevrolet Cruze initially seems to be attracting positive attention. Then again, no North American consumer has had a chance to buy one yet. It must be pointed out, however, that there was never an ounce of excitement over the first Chevrolet Aveo or any restyle since. For this little Aveo, however, Chevy deserves praise. How much will translate to production is unknown. Expect to lose the frill and lace. Hopefully GM beancounters will leave well enough alone when Chevrolet designers beg to keep the gargantuan grille and the secretive rear door pulls.
And by the way, this isn't purely a styling exercise. The engine fitted to the Aveo RS concept is a turbocharged 1.4L with 138 horsepower, a Cruze engine. Aveo assembly begins in Orion Township in 2011. Let's hope this engine's fitted to some of those cars.
Style Points +
Overall profile
Head & taillamp shape
Sharp greenhouse definition
Style Points -
Jumbo grille may seem outlandish in person
Rear bumper looks like it'll need alterations before crash testing
Scalloped sides would be home-sweet-home for filth
- Video: Chevrolet's Designers Talk About The 2012 Sonic
Revealed for the first time here in North America at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic will replace the Aveo as GM's new subcompact model, while retaining the Aveo nameplate in Europe and other international markets. In this latest...
- New Chevrolet Aveo Revealed In Production Form Ahead Of Paris Show
Hot off the introduction of the Orlando MPV and Cruze hatchback show car, Chevrolet today released the first photos of the production Aveo five-door hatchback, which will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show at the end of the month. Most of...
- 2012 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan And Hatchback: Official Design Patents
What you see here are official design patent drawings of the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Aveo four-door sedan and five-door hatchback models, filed by General Motors. The next generation of GM's Ford Fiesta rival was teased in concept form with the sporty...
- Chevy's Angry-looking 2012 Aveo Sedan Revealed In Leaked Photos
The first images of the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo econbox sneaked out on the web today following an earlier presentation by Bob Lutz. General Motors had previewed the next generation Aveo subcompact model with the sporty RS concept at the Detroit Show this...
- Chevrolet Aveo Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Chevrolet Aveo. Sales figures for the Aveo's successor, the Sonic, can be viewed here. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats...