Chevrolet Aveo review - Ride and Handling |
Ride and Handling
The chevy is a very comfortable car as I have mentioned before and don't let that engine and transmission bother you if you happen to consider having a chauffer to ferry you around town. This is a car not to drive, but one to be driven in I suppose; perhaps that's what GM intends to make out of this car, because the ride is excellent. Thanks mainly to the raised suspension that has good amount of travel to absorb most of the bumps that the Indian roads throw at the car. The suspension doesn't lose its composure most of the time, except at very low speeds which should be considered very acceptable. I happen to think that the ride of the Aveo is best in its class, one very comfortable sedan for the punishing Indian roads.
The handling is once again the lower end of the sinusoidal wave perhaps, or perhaps the repercussion of the very comfortable ride. The Aveo steering is very light and steering at high speeds could be a nervous experience at best. The high ground clearance also plays truant when it comes to absorbing bumps at high speeds, but on an open stretch of road, you will love flooring this car, thanks mainly to the comfort it offers.
Verdict
Well, this chevy means business. It has landed in a segment ruled by the Honda city zx, the ford fiesta is also vying for a large chunk of this segment. This car has all the ingredients in place, it has excellently appointed interiors, wonderful ride and beautiful looks. We continue to feel that the engine and transmission department requires much work if the self driven consumer should be impressed, but there many positives that set this car apart from the others. Retailing between Rs.671963 for the base 1.4 and Rs.793295 for the 1.6LT ( prices OTR Bangalore), this car is quite attractive as far as price goes considering the equipment on offer. Buy it for its looks, buy it for its equipment and the upmarket ride; if a fun car is what you are looking for, we suggest you look elsewhere.
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