Chevrolet Aveo

Chevrolet Aveo
Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors (2002–2023)
SAIC-GM-Wuling (2023–present)
Also calledDaewoo Kalos
Daewoo Gentra
Chevrolet Sonic (2011–2020)
Holden Barina (2005–2018)
Chevrolet Sail (2023–present)
Production2002–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Metro
Daewoo Lanos
SuccessorChevrolet Onix
Chevrolet Sail
Chevrolet Cavalier (fourth generation) (Mexico)[1]

The Chevrolet Aveo (/əˈveɪ.oʊ/ ə-VAY-oh) is a five-passenger, front-drive subcompact car (B-segment) marketed by General Motors (GM) since 2002 over two generations. Originally developed by South Korean manufacturer Daewoo Motors and marketed as the Daewoo Kalos (Korean: 대우 칼로스), the takeover of Daewoo by GM to form GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GMDAT) resulted in the car's marketing in 120 countries under seven brands (Chevrolet, Daewoo, ZAZ, Holden, Pontiac, Ravon and Suzuki) — prominently as the Chevrolet Aveo.[2]

The second-generation Aveo, developed by GM Korea (formerly GMDAT), was introduced in 2011 and was also marketed as the Chevrolet Sonic in markets including the Americas, Japan, Middle East, South Africa and several Southeast Asian markets. Production of the second-generation model ended in October 2020.

Since 2017, GM marketed the Chinese market Chevrolet Sail sedan in Mexico and other Central American countries as the Aveo. Developed by GM PATAC in China and produced by joint venture SAIC-GM, it was positioned below the more advanced Sonic. In 2023, GM introduced a new generation to Mexico and Central America in a sedan and hatchback form, developed and manufactured by another Chinese joint venture, SAIC-GM-Wuling.

  1. ^ Roy, Cesar. "Chevrolet Aveo y Sonic se descontinúan; regresa Cavalier (Cobalt) en subcompacto B". Al Volante. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  2. ^ "2008 Chevrolet Sonic sedan & Aveo5". General Motors. 2007-08-01. Archived from the original on 2008-01-19. Retrieved 2008-01-25.