2009 Chevrolet Aveo and Aveo5 pricing announced

Chevrolet today announced the pricing for the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and Aveo5. The redesigned 2009 Aveo LS and Aveo5 LS five-door hatchback starts at $12,120. Both come with a numerous variety of standard features including side-impact air bags and OnStar.

The Aveo and Aveo 5LT models start at $14,225 for the 1LT trim and $15,520 for the 2LT trim. All LT models come with air-conditioning as standard with an option of an automatic transmission.

All 2009 Aveo and Aveo5 models are powered by a 1.6 liter Ecotec engine that produces 107 horsepower and 106 lb-ft of torque. The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo gets an estimated fuel-economy of 27/35 (city/highway).

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Press Release:

Chevrolet Announces Pricing For 2009 Aveo And Aveo5

Chevrolet today announced pricing for the 2009 Aveo lineup ““ including the redesigned Aveo5 five-door hatchback ““ begins at $12,120 (including a $660 destination charge) for Aveo LS and Aveo5 LS, making it one of the most affordable cars on the market. It costs hundreds less than many competitors and comes standard with features such as side-impact air bags and OnStar.

Aveo is also one of the most efficient cars on the road, with estimated fuel economy ratings of 27 in the city and 34 on the highway (with the standard manual transmission). Aveo sedan and Aveo5 LT models start at $14,255 for 1LT trim and $15,520 for 2LT trim (including destination charges). Air conditioning is standard on LT models and an automatic transmission is available.

All Aveo and Aveo5 models are powered by a new, more powerful 1.6L Ecotec engine that uses variable valve timing and other technologies to deliver great fuel economy and responsive performance. Aveo models equipped with the available four-speed automatic transmission also deliver excellent highway mileage ratings of 34 mpg. City mileage ratings with the automatic are 25 mpg.

“Aveo’s value story has never been stronger,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. “With great fuel economy from the new 1.6L Ecotec engine, bold styling and a hard-to-match roster of features, including standard OnStar, the Aveo and Aveo5 deliver exceptional value for customers who don’t want to sacrifice style and convenience for efficiency.”

The Aveo lineup offers a high-value combination of great styling and features not expected in the segment. Crisp, sculpted lines and a wide, confident stance define both the sedan and Aveo5 hatchback’s design. This broad-shoulder appearance is highlighted by premium cues, including three-dimensional, richly detailed headlamps that extend into the hood, available front fog lamps and bold taillamps that are set within jeweled bezels. Styling for the Aveo5 is all new for ’09, both inside and out.

All 2009 Aveo and Aveo5 models come standard with dual frontal and side-impact air bags, as well as front safety belt pretensioners, a tire pressure monitoring system, oil life monitoring system and OnStar. Available features include XM Radio, leatherette seating trim, steering wheel audio controls, a power-operated sunroof that retracts into the roof for improved aerodynamics, power-adjustable and heated outside mirrors and more.

The Aveo’s history of low ownership costs continue with strong ownership coverage. It has the best coverage in America, including Chevrolet’s five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, roadside assistance and courtesy transportation.