"Chevrolet-Aveo T200" refers to subcompact cars of class "B". This is a reliable, comfortable car with an affordable price. Allows transporting up to five people.
The history of the development of the model
Chevrolet Aveo T200 (photo below) appeared on the market in 2003, in Russia - in 2004. Manufacturing company - GM Daewoo. He is going to South Korea. An interesting fact is that the model was produced for car markets in various countries. And in accordance with this, its names changed. For example, in North America, Eastern Europe and East Asia, this car is known as the “Deo-Kalos”, which means “beautiful” in Greek.
The car was presented at an exhibition at the Chicago Motor Show in the spring of 2003 in two bodies: a five-door hatchback and a four-door sedan. Developed by the Chevrolet Aveo T200 based on the Deo-Kalos model. The car was designed by the Italian car dealer ItalDesign, in particular, by the designer Giorgetto Giugiaro.
Vehicle Features
Chevrolet Aveo T200 successfully combines practicality and individual style, sharp strokes and soft lines. Against the background of a smooth silhouette, clear edges stand out that extend throughout the body, from the front wing to the rear.
It’s interesting for the car the location of the optics. Headlights that are below the bumper are dimensions and not fog lights, as many believe. The front direction indicators are made in the form of a boomerang and are located under the headlights. Such a signal will not go unnoticed.
A high level of comfort, convenience is what awaits the driver of the Chevrolet Aveo T200. A photo of the salon confirms this. Headrests are adjustable in all directions. There is an armrest. The audio control buttons are located on the steering wheel, trimmed with leather (like the gear lever). Electric windows. The panel is made of hard plastic. But this does not impair its quality and attractiveness.
The trunk in normal condition has a volume of four hundred liters. Folded rear seats will help to increase it additionally if necessary.
Car Features
Chevrolet Aveo T200, entering the Russian market, are offered with two types of engines:
- 1.2 liters, 72 horsepower, four cylinders and eight valves, three thousand revolutions per minute.
- 1.4 liters, 94 horsepower, four cylinders, sixteen valves, 3.4 thousand revolutions per minute.
Cars are distinguished by their good dynamics. Even at second speed, you can accelerate to a hundred kilometers per hour. At the same time, in fifth gear, the car can drive at a speed of forty kilometers per hour. Gear ratios of a gearbox are ideally matched to indicators of the engine. The second version of the power unit can come with an automatic transmission.
The fuel consumption declared by the automaker when driving around the city is 8.6 liters per hundred kilometers.
Chevrolet Aveo T200 has a high performance. It is predictable and reliable in response to driver actions. Perfectly holds the road. Passengers will not feel discomfort when driving, regardless of the road surface. This is due to the work of a quality suspension.
Good sound insulation will not leave a chance for extraneous sounds to enter the cabin.
The car also has the following options:
- Three-point belts for all passengers.
It is possible to install other options that are optional and not included in the basic package.
Modifications
The T200 belongs to the first generation Chevrolet Aveo, which was produced for five years (from 2003 to 2008). During this time, modifications came out:
- Chevrolet Aveo T200 hatchback with three doors.
- Hatchback with five doors.
More detailed characteristics of the modifications are presented in the table:
Modification | Engine displacement, liters | Motor power, horsepower | Transmission | Top speed, kilometers per hour | Acceleration to one hundred kilometers per hour, seconds |
Sedan | 1,2 | 72 | Mechanical | 157 | 13.7 |
1.4 | 94 | Automatic | 176 | 11.1 |
94 | Mechanical | 177 | 11.1 |
82 | 170 | 12.1 |
1,5 | 84 | 175 | |
1,6 | 105 | 185 | 11.1 |
Hatchback (3 doors) | 1.2 | 72 | 158 | 13.6 |
1.4 | 94 | Machine | 176 | 11.1 |
83 | Mechanical | 170 | 12.1 |
94 | 176 | 11.1 |
Hatchback (5 doors) | 1,2 | 72 | 157 | 13.7 |
1.4 | 94 | Automatic | 176 | 11.1 |
94 | Mechanical | 176 | 11.1 |
82 | 170 | 12.1 |
1,5 | 86 | 175 | |
1,6 | 105 | | |
The Chevrolet-Aveo T200 car has high safety indicators and good technical data. It belongs to one of the most reliable cars of its class. And even if he formally refers to the class “B”, his high indicators give the right to classify him as a higher class “C”.