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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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These are likely the official photos (or CG pics) apparently leaked ahead of time although most won't be equipped with such wheels, ect.

Looks pretty impressive for an Aveo. Chevy might as well change the name as "Aveo" just doesn't seem to do it justice.

It's so nice to see GM [and Ford] getting serious in the small car game. This, along with the Cruze, Fiesta, and new Focus are all top notch and will give the Japanese something to worry about.
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Much better than the last gen Aveo that's for sure. The exterior admittedly looks handsome IMO for a car in this segment
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Looks like a baby Corolla, done almost the right way. Will reserve true judgement for in person contact with it. Just glad that it looks less clown-ish as the previous 2 models.
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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I drove by a Chevy dealer the other day and thought how ugly the Aveo is. This isn't too shabby. They should make it unique and install the mild hybrid setup from the Malibu hybrid as the premium was minimal.
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Wow, looks great and that is an impressive interior. American car brands are stepping up their game like crazy
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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Ford Focus looks much much much better. GM fails again.
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Our taxpayer money is doing some good
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Our taxpayer money is doing some good
I was just gonna post that but you beat me to it.
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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It looks like Daewoo's take on the Volvo S40, with a little GSX-R for the dash.
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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for some reason the front reminds me of a evo x
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by balutsc300
for some reason the front reminds me of a evo x
You aren't alone on that thought....

I'm glad it looks a ton better. Though I hope it handles better as well. I used one for a rental while the RX was in the shop since my mum couldn't turn the wheel. Apparently it had no power steering or something and I was the only one strong enough in my family to drive it? Either way it was a horrible rental at the time
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by STIG
Ford Focus looks much much much better. GM fails again.
This is a lower segment. This will compete with the Fiesta. And I hope you're talking about the next gen Focus because the current one is anything but great looking.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 04:27 AM
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Wow, impressive! And this is a price leader? It looks very upscale to me, inside and out. I definitely see a lot of Vauxhall Insignia/Buick Regal in there, just smaller.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 05:28 AM
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It looks good.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 06:21 AM
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The one thing that hurts it is the Aveo name. It has the stigma of a tiny, ugly turd of a car. Chevy should call it something else and let the Aveo nameplate be forgotten.

Still,

New Focus > this Aveo
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