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A pair of University of Houston students are now the proud owners of a matching set of 2009 Chevy Aveo5 s after their conversation in the back of an Aveo5 cab was voted most popular in a GM-sponsored contest called "Chevy Aveo Livin' Large." The conversation itself was the kind of sarcastic slacker rambling about the latest Batman movie, elections and fishing college kids these days seem to be known for. At one point, one pretends to be voting for John McCain before admitting, no, he's actually voting for Obama. It isn't funny. But how did they win? The contest is based on "votes" and U of H students appear to have gamed the voting a bit, much to the displeasure of another U of H Cougar: hey the video that makes it to top 6 from U of H is going to be based on VOTES not views anymore...yalls video isn't that great...lets rep U of H and get a CRIZZZUNK video there!!! (read the rules and regulations...it's all in there) We're not surprised the conversation...
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newVideoPlayer("CitroenAveoTransformer_gawker.flv", 494, 350,""); Whether it's a C4 on top of a parking garage , the same C4 showing off a penchant for ice-skating or a Chinese man just looking to score with the ladies , Citroens like to transform. In fact, so much so they've already been made fun of once before in a faux ad for the 2CV . But now another automaker's getting into the act in a new ad from the brand all about the 'merican revolution in a commercial for the new Kalos-replacing five-door hatchback Aveo econo-box . That's right, Chevy — the very last brand you'd ever expect to be knocking a badge for advertising their love of cars that transform into robots. We're guessing someone at Chevy's ad agency may have forgotten Chevys like to transform too — heck, they even have a toy version of the Aveo named " Swerve ." Talk about the heights of hypocrisy. Unless Chevy's just making fun of Citroens for dancing...
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When you're rolling down the Jingtong Expressway in your Shuan Huang SCEO-cum-BMW X5 you don't want to let fellow drivers pass without getting a glimpse of your politics. Especially, if those politics are in line with the politics of the state. According to China Car Times , bumper stickers are a rare site in China but that didn't stop this Aveo driver, who supports the Olympics (duh), is anti-CNN (Jack Cafferty said they're "the same goons and thugs they've been for the last 50 years") and hates the Carrefour Hypermarket chain (there are claims the company is pro-Tibet). The red-line-through-logos is a rather unsophisticated form of automotive self-expression, wait until they get Mao peeing on things. [ China Car Times , Xinhua ]
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Why you should buy this car: Money doesn't grow on trees, you can only live in mom's basement for so long and you live in fear of $5/gallon gas. Why you should not buy this car: You care about acceleration, handling and looking cool. galleryPost('2008ChevyAveoSedanExt1', 4, '2008 Chevy Aveo - Exterior'); Suitability Parameters: Speed Merchants: No Fashion Victims: No Treehuggers: Yes Mack Daddies: No Tuner Crowd: No Hairdressers: Yes Penny Pinchers: Yes Euro Snobs: No Working Stiffs: No Technogeeks: No Poseurs: No Soccer Moms: No Nascar Dads: No Golfing Grandparents: No Also Consider: • Kia Rio • Honda Fit • Hyundai Accent • Nissan Versa • Scion xD • Toyota Yaris Vitals: • Manufacturer: Chevrolet • Model tested: Aveo LT • Model year: 2008 • Base Price: $14,365 • Price as Tested: $16,965 • Engine type: 1.6-liter I4 DOHC • Horsepower: 103 hp @ 5,800 rpm • Torque: 107 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm • Red line: 6,500 rpm • Transmission: 4-speed automatic • Curb Weight: 2,542 lbs...
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Exterior Design: ** Call it the anti-Scion, with the Aveo trading avant-garde fashion for mature, predictable styling cues. Of course, that also means it trades the "I'm on my way to a rave" hipster-mobile image for the "I'm on my way to a mediocre job" commuter-mobile image. It's wholly unoffensive, and equally uninspiring. galleryPost('2008ChevyAveoSedanExt2', 4, '2008 Chevy Aveo - Exterior'); Interior Design: **** The material quality and finish in the Aveo are excellent for a car in this class. In terms of style our tester might have been a tad over the top. There are at least six types of plastic: black, tan, fake wood, brushed aluminum and chrome. We haven't seen one in person, but opting for the charcoal interior that does away with the wood for more faux-metal will likely lower your perceived age by some 20 years. galleryPost('2008ChevyAveoSedanInt1', 4, '2008 Chevy Aveo - Interior'); Acceleration: ** Racing with...
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[ In many ways Jalopnik is like a fraternity and as one of our newest members of the fraternal order also happens to be our youngest, we're hazing giving our college-enrolled "new guy" a task to complete before he graduates that's as simple as A-to-Z. Or to spell it out -- 26 auto reviews corresponding in alphabetical order, and upon completion, we'll allow him to "graduate." Follow along at our special Tingwall tag as he goes from Aveo to Z06 and from auto journalist childhood to manhood. --Ed. ] It's too easy to think of Chevrolet's Aveo subcompact as a toy. The diminutive size, stubby front end and a price that suggests you can buy one at Wal-Mart will leave almost all auto enthusiasts with few expectations. Get behind the wheel of an Aveo, and you can quickly confirm some of the most common stereotypes: things can get a bit crowded and it's as far away from fast as my East Lansing, MI apartment is from the birthplace of this re-badged Daewoo...
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The 2009 Aveo5 is out, looking fairly similar to the European Aveo that we caught debuting at the Frankfurt Auto Show a couple of months ago, including the same gaping overbite and unnecessary vents near the A-pillar. While not the sportiest looking vehicle on the road, the new Aveo5 does come with a new 1.6L DOHC Ecotec engine that sports variable valve timing and is good for 107 horsepower and 26/34 mpg. The updated "tall car" interior has the stomach to match its mouth, swallowing 42 cubic feet of whatever, which is a decent amount for the segment and more than a Scion xD (35.7 cu ft w/ seats down). The materials are also improved, including a mix of carbon-fiberesque finishes, faux-leather and wood grain. Standard features include side air bags, OnStar, a sound system with auxiliary jack for your iPod, optional XM satellite radio and a Five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. It's still an Aveo, but there's slightly more of it to love. press release below the jump...
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High on the list of things we wouldn't do to win a Chevy Aveo would have to be sucking a plastic nipple for 27 hours and 40 minutes. Zhang Chunying of Beijing, China , doesn't seem to share our aversion to silicon, doing just that to beat out 119 other contestants. Chunying became so exhausted by her efforts to win the $9,000 car that she had to be carried away. Unreliable sources report that Chevy USA is currently looking into putting out as a way to increase their popularity stateside. Photo credit: Sky News
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There's a new Chevrolet Aveo hatchback for Europe and as we've already shown you, it's got a new front face with a gaping wide mouth. Still has the same great storage space and fuel economy it's always had and hey, now you can get an auto tranny on this...
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Who knew the Transformers craziness for the General could last this long. They've got a promotion going on where if you buy a brand spankin' new Chevy Aveo , you'll get yourself a limited-edition transformin' Aveo that goes by the name of " Swerve ."...
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