you remember Chevrolet Aveo ? This city car was sold here from 2005 to 2015 did not have much success with us. After acquiring the European subsidiaries of Daewoo Motors in 2002, General Motors had relaunched the Chevrolet brand in 2005 for Europe. At the time, it was more associated with sporty Camaros and Mustangs, synonymous with dreams and passion. I have already distributed it Opel on the Old Continent, GM’s decision to double its overall offering with Chevrolet was unexpected. Especially since the first models were installed on old Daewoo models, and did not have a very clear positioning. So it was with this Aveo, a anti-Clio, born as Daewoo Kalos in 2002which did not remain about him – like Daewoo models – full of qualities.

The latest Chevrolet in Europe

With barely 1% of the European market (1.4% for France), GM finally backed down in 2013. Leaving the Chevrolet brand in Europe. Opel, which at that time was already going through great difficulties, also had to face domestic competition. General Motors preferred to focus on the markets of Eastern Europe, in particular Russia, Ukraine and Poland. Country where Daewoo brand – then Chevrolet – enjoyed a good reputation. There were 10 models in the French range at that timewith Spark to Corvettesedan Malibu by minibus Orlando. The Aveo continued to exist in the same form in Eastern Europe, South Korea and North America. In 2020, it was finally withdrawn from the American market. There it was sold only as a four-door, like Chevrolet Sonic.

Aveo, American, now Mexican

But the name Aveo did not die. It still exists in Mexicowhere Chevy historically enjoys image and reputation. The Mexican Aveo was still a The famous four-door Chevrolet Sail for the Mexican market. After an eight-year career, Chevrolet presented a new generation of Aveo sound, and it changes everything. She wins modernity and perceived quality, with a sporty silhouette and, frankly, more refined than the previous Aveo. The exterior – currently five doors – is highlighted by a submerged sternwith front LED lightsand sports attributes than before

It always produces it Chinese joint venture SAIC-GM-Wuling. But this time it can be is collected directly in China, not in Ecuador as it was until now. Chevrolet has yet to disclose neither its interior nor its engines. It will be produced on the first semester of 2023for marketing at the end of the year.