Chevy Aveo RS!

[the Teuton]

Well, about that...  I've had to deal with squeak issues on one G5.  Only one though because I think that's roughly the same number that we sold YTD in 09.

The G5 is the Cobalt. The G3 -- that's one badass little Aveo.

[ifcar]

The first images of the production car are out:




http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2010/02/2012-chevrolet-aveo-previewed-draft.html

[Laconian]

I'm impressed by that interior. Of course the lighting is set up to bounce off just right, but still... it looks purdy!

[2o6]

That's very attractive.

[the Teuton]

There's no way it will look that good in person. It's like pictures of Whoppers that Burger King has on its display boards. Any attempt to replicate it is futile.

[2o6]

There's no way it will look that good in person. It's like pictures of Whoppers that Burger King has on its display boards. Any attempt to replicate it is futile.

Shut up.

[the Teuton]

Shut up.

No.

[Eye of the Tiger]

There's no way it will look that good in person. It's like pictures of Whoppers that Burger King has on its display boards. Any attempt to replicate it is futile.

Are you suggesting that the real Aveos will be haphazardly thrown together with all the pickles on one side, all the tomatoes on the other size, half the cheese hanging off the bun, wrapped up in wax paper, placed under a heat lamp for three hours, and man handled into a paper bag before it is delievered to the customer?

[the Teuton]

Are you suggesting that the real Aveos will be haphazardly thrown together with all the pickles on one side, all the tomatoes on the other size, half the cheese hanging off the bun, wrapped up in wax paper, placed under a heat lamp for three hours, and man handled into a paper bag before it is delievered to the customer?

Something like that, yes.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Something like that, yes.

Sounds about right.

[2o6]

No.

Especially since GM's new products are highly competitive and class leading.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Especially since GM's new products are highly competitive and class leading. do not have unintended acceleration problems.

[the Teuton]

Especially since GM's new products are highly competitive and class leading.

I've driven a lot of GM's new products. Are they highly competitive? Yes. Are they class-leading...?

With the exception of the Corvette, LaCrosse, and CTS, see:





and

[Raza]

The first images of the production car are out:




http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2010/02/2012-chevrolet-aveo-previewed-draft.html

That looks great!  The sedan looks even better than the hatch.

[Eye of the Tiger]

That looks great!  The sedan looks even better than the hatch.

But here is the most important question: Is it better looking than a Reno?

[Payman]

Yep, looks terrific. This will be a great option for those, like myself, who thinks 2-foot-long headlights look ridiculous.
(Fiesta, Spark, et al.)

[CJ]

I think it looks terrible.  I'd rather have a Fiesta.

[Minpin]

Those "images" scream CGI to me.....

[2o6]

Those "images" scream CGI to me.....

Most press shots are. I don't think there's been a live photo of the Mitsubishi ASX (Outlander Sport) yet.

I think it looks terrible.  I'd rather have a Fiesta.

The Fiesta has better details, but the sedan variant has awkward proportions. I don't understand how the Aveo looks terrible. 

[Raza]

But here is the most important question: Is it better looking than a Reno?

That's an unfair question. 

[ChrisV]

While it IS a rendering, it's actually more of a slight editing of the actual car for ride height, according to an insider on another board.

Same board did this rendering:

[Madman]

I should have guessed they'd make a pointless sedan version, complete with useless mail-slot trunk opening.  The hatch is the only sensible choice in this segment.

Madman of the People

[2o6]

I should have guessed they'd make a pointless sedan version, complete with useless mail-slot trunk opening.  The hatch is the only sensible choice in this segment.

Madman of the People

A Hatch without a Sedan variant is suicide.

[Secret Chimp]

I should have guessed they'd make a pointless sedan version, complete with useless mail-slot trunk opening.  The hatch is the only sensible choice in this segment.

Madman of the People

Yeah, look at how great Dodge did when they scrapped the Neon and went with the Caliber.

Chimp of the Secrets

[Eye of the Tiger]

Yeah, look at how great Dodge did when they scrapped the Neon and went with the Caliber.

Chimp of the Secrets

IMHO, the Aveo is more comparble to a Jeep Compass.

Eye of the Tiger

[2o6]

Yeah, look at how great Dodge did when they scrapped the Neon and went with the Caliber.

Chimp of the Secrets

To be fair, the the Caliber is generally a crappy car. It doesn't matter what bodystyle it is.



2 of the 6

[SVT666]

I concur.

666 of the SVT

[Payman]

Looking at the rendering Chris put up, I'm thinking an Alfa grille and badge wouldn't look out of place on this car.


Rock of the Raven

[SVT666]

Looking at the rendering Chris put up, I'm thinking an Alfa grille and badge wouldn't look out of place on this car.


Rock of the Raven

I concur.

666 of the SVT

[Jon?]

There's no way it will look that good in person. It's like pictures of Whoppers that Burger King has on its display boards. Any attempt to replicate it is futile.

If they don't throw it in a microwave after they assemble it, they'll be fine.

Liking the photos too.  Looks like they finally put some effort into a small car.