Chevrolet Aveo engines

Chevrolet Aveo is a popular B-class city sedan, which has become a real “people's” Russian car over the 15 years of its existence. 

The car appeared on domestic roads at the turn of 2003-2004 and since then continues to delight fans of the subcompact sedans segment with the highest quality and a pleasant price.

An excursion into the history of Aveo

Chevrolet Aveo has gone through an amazing history of creation and development. The car was invented in the United States, where it appeared on the roads in 2003, replacing the obsolete Chevrolet Metro. Only 2 years later the car entered the European market, as well as in Oceania and Africa. The car is produced by the American auto giant General Motors based on the project of Giorgetto Giugiaro, who at that time headed the famous Italian automaker ItalDesign.

The peak of popularity of the B-segment came in the 90s of the last century. The leader among subcompact hatchbacks in those years was the Chevrolet Metro, but by the mid-00s, its design and technical side had actually become obsolete. General Motors did not plan to leave the market, so a new stylish car was developed, in the commercial success of which at first few people believed. Time has shown that this is one of the most successful cars in the history of the automaker.

Aveo is not always seen on the roads under the familiar name. Producing cars under various brands is the signature style of General Motors. It is difficult to find a company car that is produced in all countries under the same name. All over the world it was possible to meet the twins of the car under a variety of brands.

Country	Name
Canada	Suzuki Swift, Pontiac Wave
Australia/New Zealand	Holden Barina
China	Chevrolet Lova
Ukraine	ZAZ Life
Uzbekistan	Daewoo Kalos, Ravon R3 Nexia
Central, South America (partial)	Chevrolet sonic

It is worth noting that the Chevrolet Aveo is known not only as a sedan. Initially, the car was conceived as a hatchback with five and three doors. However, buyers appreciated the sedan above other versions, so the second generation received an emphasis on this type of body. The five-door hatchback continues to be produced, although its sales are many times lower. The three-door Aveo has been completely discontinued since 2012.

The first generation Aveo T200 lasted a long time: from 2003 to 2008. In 2006-2007, a restyling was made (version T250), support for which continued until 2012. At the turn of 2011 and 2012, the market saw the second generation of the T300, which continues to be produced worldwide.

Aveo engines

Aveo power units have no less interesting history than the car itself. The first and restyled generations of hatchbacks and sedans received 4 types of installations each, the second generation received 3 ICEs each. The motors worked both with mechanics and with an automatic machine, which always distributed torque to the front axle of the wheels. At the same time, only gasoline was used as fuel. You can see them in the table below.

Power	Torque	Max. speed	Compression ratio	Average consumption per 100 km
XNUMXst generation
SOHC E-TEC	72 hp	104 Nm	157 km / h	9.3	6,6 l
1,2 MT
SOHC	83 hp	123 Nm	170 km / h	9.5	7,9 l
E-TEC
1,4 MT
DOHC S-TEC 1,4 MT/AT	94 hp	130 Nm	176 km / h	9.5	7,4 l / 8,1 l
DOHC S-TEC 1,6 MT/AT	106 hp	145 Nm	185 km / h	9.7	10,1 l / 11,2 l
I generation (restyling)
DOHC S-TEC 1,2 MT	84 hp	114 Nm	170 km / h	10.5	5,5 l
DOHC-ECOTEC	101 hp	131 Nm	175 km / h	10.5	5,9 l / 6,4 l
1,4 MT / AT
DOHC	86 hp	130 Nm	176 km / h	9.5	7 l / 7,3 l
E-TEC II
1,5 MT / AT
DOHC E-TEC II	109 hp	150 Nm	185 km / h	9.5	6,7 l / 7,2 l
1,6 MT / AT
XNUMXnd generation
SOHC ECOTEC	86 hp	115 Nm	171 km / h	10.5	5,5 l
1,2 MT
SOHC	100 hp	130 Nm	177 km / h	10.5	5,9 l / 6,8 l
E-TEC II
1,4 MT / AT
DOHC-ECOTEC	115 hp	155 Nm	189 km / h	10.8	6,6 l / 7,1 l
1,6 MT / AT

GM cars are always characterized by the specifics of engines: for each region, the manufacturer develops unique power plants, taking into account the specifics of the region. Often they intersect: for example, the Ukrainian and Asian markets received identical lines, the European and Russian segments received 2 similar units.

I generation engines

Happy owners of the first generation Aveo preferred to buy cars with 1,4-liter engines. The advantage of these engines is that they offered relatively low fuel consumption with excellent power: at 94 “horses”, the car consumed an average of 9,1 liters in the city and 6 liters on the highway. Another advantage of the 1,4-liter unit was the ability to buy a version with automatic transmission: the automatic transmission had just appeared in Russia in the mid-00s, so buyers were happy to try the new automotive technology.

The 1,2 liter version was popular as the most budget solution. Economic consumption and the lowest cost in the model range at first attracted buyers perfectly, but later the choice of drivers fell on other motors. The 1,6-liter unit became slightly less popular than the 94-horsepower internal combustion engine, since it consumed noticeably more fuel, although it gave an increase in power of 12 “horses”.

Only the 83-horsepower 1,4-liter version failed, which turned out to be closer in parameters to 1,2 MT at a higher price. It was released as an interim temporary trim to showcase the car's capabilities. Naturally, the manufacturer did not count on wide demand, so he was soon forced to replace it with a more advanced power unit.

Restyled motors

The restyled line initially updated only the appearance of the cars, retaining the versions of all previous versions of the engines. After 2008, the technical side was also redesigned. The general structure of the aggregates remained the same, but the substantive differences turned out to be more than significant. The first noticeable difference in a number of motors was a significant increase in resource, which manifested itself in an increase in power and torque. In addition, fuel consumption has decreased by an average of 2 liters per 100 kilometers. For the same reasons as in the previous generation, 1,4-liter units have gained the most popularity.

The manufacturer has made a serious emphasis on the processing of the 1,2 MT engine. The plant's power increased to 84 horsepower, maximum speed - up to 170 km / h, while gasoline consumption decreased by an average of 1,1 liters. Such changes did not affect the price of the car, thanks to which the popularity of the economical version of the internal combustion engine has increased dramatically.

The disappointment of the restyled generation of engines was the transitional 1,5-liter unit. The power plant turned out to be rather weak, since 86 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque compared to the same 1,4-liter variation showed an order of magnitude lower performance. In addition, fuel consumption on average per 100 km was 8,6 liters in the city and 6,1 liters on the highway, which is prohibitively high even compared to 1,2 Mt.

Engines II generation

The current generation Chevrolet Aveo received a completely redesigned line of powertrains. The main distinguishing feature was the transition to a new level of environmental class: naturally, we are talking about Euro 5. In this regard, in the camp of the American automaker, they started talking about the introduction of some versions of diesel units, but such ideas did not come to practical application.

The weakest of all variations was a 1,2-liter engine with 86 “horses”, which, according to tradition, was accompanied exclusively by mechanics. The installation turned out to be quite economical, as it spent an average of 7,1 liters in the city and 4,6 liters on the highway. It is worth noting that all cars of the second generation received a detailed reworking of the transmission system, but a significant improvement in the quality of its work became noticeable precisely in combination with the 1,2 MT engine.

A 1,4-liter internal combustion engine was also offered as a transitional model. With a power of 100 horsepower and a torque of 130 Nm, the unit showed excellent performance in all conditions. A serious disadvantage was the consumption of gasoline by the engine: for 9 liters in the city and 5,4 liters on the highway, the above parameters seemed disproportionately weak.

The most practical and, as a result, popular option was the 1,6-liter engine. The power plant is used in all trim levels, the production of which is carried out in Russia. The power of the unit is 115 horsepower at 155 Nm of torque. The engine has become more environmentally friendly, as a result of which the amount of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere has decreased to 167 g / km. Consumption has been reduced to 5,5 liters on the highway and 9,9 liters in the city, allowing customers to get more power for less.

Right choice of

Chevrolet Aveo for 13 years of presence in the European and Russian markets has offered several generations and complete sets of cars. Practice has shown that the domestic buyer is very selective in the matter of power plants. The question of choosing the right unit depends on the expectations of the driver in terms of both performance and cost of the car.

A used Aveo I generation is best bought with a 1,4-liter engine. The unit is not subject to serious wear and tear, unlike the 1,6 MT and AT versions, which show themselves less reliable over a long period. Despite all the shortcomings of the 1,2-liter engine, in a used car it will hardly show itself significantly worse than a new one. At the same time, the cost of the car will be very pleasant. In maintenance, these power plants are inexpensive, although due to the gradual disappearance of obsolete components from the market, it becomes more difficult to find the right parts every year.

With restyled versions, the picture is more rosy. You can buy versions for both 1,4 and 1,6 liters, while the latter should be considered from the year 2010 in order to avoid problems with increased wear. It is not recommended to purchase a "one and a half" engine, since even in new cars it did not show itself very stable. The owners give excellent recommendations for the 1,2-liter engine. Improved engine architecture and excellent interaction with the transmission system - a great reason to get accustomed to the economical unit.

The purchase of second-generation used cars in most cases depends only on the care of the previous owner and his compliance with the requirements for technical inspection and operation. Of course, there is no need to buy 1,2 MT if there are versions for 1,4 and 1,6 liters. If there is enough money, it is best to take a closer look at the last of the proposed variations.

New 2018 Aveos only come with 1,6-litre engines. Regardless of the functional configuration (LT or LTZ), the power units are identical, so for the buyer the question will be the choice between mechanics and automatic. At the same time, the question, as a rule, is not raised from the position of fuel consumption: the decision depends only on the habit and ease of use.

Price

Chevrolet Aveo for many years of being on domestic roads has gained a lot of fans. Ergonomic appearance, functional equipment are by no means all the reasons for sympathy for the car. Sedans and hatchbacks belong to the budget segment, which cannot but affect their popularity. The price tag for new models of the second generation averages 500-600 thousand rubles.

On average, a car loses 7% in value per year, which, given the Aveo's long history, provides a wide choice for any wallet. A 4-year-old sedan costs an average of 440 thousand rubles, a car with 5 years of mileage costs 400 thousand. Older models lose about 30 thousand rubles a year in price. Attractive price cuts are reflected in the fact that buyers prefer to take good used cars in preference to new factory models.

Sedan and hatchback engines are the perfect combination of performance and economy. Each Aveo engine of different generations is good in its own way, so the final choice of a car depends solely on the individual needs and preferences of the consumer.