Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Chevrolet Aveo


The Chevrolet Aveo is GM India's entry-level sedan under the Chevrolet brand. It is a handsome car that is well equipped with premium levels of comfort and refined powertrains. Competitively priced to take on the Ford Fiesta and the premium Honda City, the Chevrolet Aveo offers smart and bold styling. It has terrific road presence and the option of two engines.
Powering the Chevrolet Aveo is a choice of 1.4L and 1.6L engines; both Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) with Variable Geometry Induction System (VGIS), which optimises air intake to ensure consistency in power and torque delivery. The 1.6L engine produces 101 bhp and 147 Nm of torque; while the 1.4L outputs 93 bhp and 127 Nm of torque. Both engines are combined to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The Chevrolet Aveo sedan certainly scores in this respect as styling is courtesy the best in the business. When plans for the sedan version of the Chevrolet Aveo (or the Daewoo Kalos) were drawn up, the design brief from General Motors was influenced by none other than the legendary Bob Lutz, a manager renowned for his feel for ‘just right’ designs. GM China contributed with inputs. The brief then was passed on to, Giorgietto Giugiaro, a man who is practically responsible for every third exceptionally designed car in the world. The big, deep-set Chevy grille, the heavy chrome garnishes and gaping front chin are Chevrolet requirements, executed to offset the mildly cab-forward stance of the car. Executed with characteristic class and finesse, the strong nose of the car is integrated well with the ‘V’ of the bonnet and the overall design language of the car. And yes, the bowtie on the nose large enough to be spotted from half a kilometre away!.

Sunday, June 21, 2009


The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport combines the Corvette's LS3-based powertrain with unique, wide-body styling and a racing-bred suspension for a distinctive model that delivers a great balance of road and race track performance. It is offered in both coupe and convertible body styles, with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The LS3 6.2L engine is rated at 430 horsepower (321 kW) and 424 lb.-ft. of torque (575 Nm) with the standard exhaust system. An optional two-mode exhaust system elevates the power ratings to 436 horses (325 kW) and 428 lb.-ft. (580 Nm).
The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport replaces the Corvette's previous Z51 package and brings a greater degree of handling performance, with wider wheels and tires; revised shock, stabilizer bar and spring specifications; and specific gearing. The equipment enables cornering capability of 1.0 g, as well as a 0.2-second improvement in 0-60 acceleration vs. standard LS3-powered models.
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport coupe models equipped with the manual transmission are uniquely outfitted for race track competition, too, with a dry-sump oiling system, differential cooler and a rear-mounted battery.

Monday, June 15, 2009

The New Chevrolet Aveo


The new Chevrolet Aveo is being released in three models, including Special Value, LS and LT. Each version features OnStar, which is a subscription service that is widely promoted as a safety mechanism for passengers. Stolen vehicle location assistance and remote door unlock are among the many conveniences provided by OnStar. While all three models feature this component, they are quite different in their own right. The 4-door model, which features a conventional car design, and 5-door model, which gives the appearance of a sleek station wagon, both start at $9,890. In addition to the standard 3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty, the Chevy Chevrolet Aveo models feature a 5-year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty.