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Walk Around

The 2007 Chevy Aveo gets a new appearance and a more aerodynamic shape, one of the benefits of which is to reduce wind noise at highway speeds. Like many cars it has a look that tries to find wide acceptability by not offending anybody by being either too boring or too radical. The result is a lack of personality.

The Aveo is about the same length as the Toyota Yaris but it is almost a foot shorter than the Honda Fit.

Interior

2007 Chevrolet Aveo

The big surprise with the interior of the Chevrolet Aveo LT was the handsomeness of the Charcoal Deluxe seat fabric which shames the manufacturers of some more expensive vehicles. That combines with a tidy and sensible layout to minimize its economy-car status. It doesn't scream "cheap" so much as "econo-sensible."

The Aveo's basic controls, such as climate and stereo, are simple and easy to use.

The driver's seat is height adjustable, a nice feature for driver's short and tall. One problem with the front seats is that the bottom seat cushion is a bit shorter for those with long legs, cutting some occupants a little short on thigh support.

More rear legroom is an advantage the Aveo has over the Honda Fit and the Toyota Yaris, according to the automakers' specifications. With some consideration from the people in the front it is possible to carry four tall adults (six-footers) for a short distance without anybody being traumatized.

The Aveo's trunk is rated at 12.4 cubic feet. That's competitive in a segment like this and the back seat folds down if the priority becomes carrying stuff instead of people.

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