Shanghai GM previews new Chevrolet Aveo sedan

Shanghai GM has previewed the new Chevrolet Aveo sedan, which goes on sale across China in June. It is the second model developed in line with Chevrolet's ‘Power of Ingenuity • Youth’ concept, following the Trax urban SUV. It is also the first model featuring Chevrolet's new signature design language – “Design with a Heartbeat.”

The new Aveo was jointly created by GM’s global design network, including the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in Shanghai. Designers factored in input from current Aveo owners and small car buyers. The result is a refreshed model with a clean yet sporty exterior.

The front end has an upper chrome grille and newly designed front fascia. It features Chevrolet’s signature dual-port grille, which is higher and wider than in the present model, for a more striking visual impact. Headlamps are fully integrated into the upper grille, with dynamic accents that create a sharp visual impact.

The grille features the same gold bowtie as the new-generation Cruze, demonstrating a fusion of Chevrolet design cues with the new global design language. Belt lines extend outward from the middle of the sedan, where they converge at the slightly raised rear spoiler, balancing aesthetics with aerodynamics. This gives the vehicle a wide-looking stance that is in line with the aesthetic preferences of Chinese car buyers.

The new Aveo has a roomy, flexible and user-friendly interior. There is plenty of legroom and 21 storage spaces, such as a map case attached to the front seat, a coin holder on the floor console and a card slot on the centre console that also has a storage compartment on top. The rear seats can be folded in a 60/40 split to accommodate bulky items, making the small car a cargo carrier as well.

The new Aveo likewise adopts the current model’s motorcycle-style instrument cluster, adding an integrated cover and flowing light elements. The result is a more contemporary feel that gives the dashboard a ‘floating’ effect. An all-new polygon tachometer is fully integrated into the LED display.