2006 Chevrolet Aveo Review

The Special Value model ($9,455) comes standard with dual-stage frontal airbags and side-impact airbags, vented front disc brakes, halogen headlamps, a height-adjustable driver's seat, child safety seat system, manually operated side-view mirrors, tinted glass, tilt steering wheel, 60/40 split folding rear seat, AM/FM stereo, two-speed intermittent variable wipers, and a rear window defogger. Air conditioning is not available; in fact, the only option is an engine block heater ($35). The hatchback is priced the same as the sedan, and adds a wiper/washer on the liftgate window.

LS ($11,370) adds air conditioning and carpeted floormats. The manufacturer's suggested retail price of the hatchback and sedan are the same. Cruise control and remote keyless entry are available as a package ($395) on 2006 models, and a CD/MP3 stereo is optional ($300). A rear spoiler ($225) is available for the hatchback.

The LT hatchback ($12,790) and ($13,015) are upgraded with deluxe front seats, power windows, power locks with remote keyless entry, power passenger-side mirror, a CD player with MP3 capability, 14-inch aluminum wheels. The LT hatchback comes standard with the rear spoiler. A six-speaker sound system ($250) and a power sunroof ($725) are optional.

Safety features include optional anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution ($400) available for LS and LT. For 2006, all models come with advanced dual-stage airbags that use Chevy's Passenger Sensing System to shut off the passenger airbag if it detects a child seat there. In addition, 2006 models come standard with side-impact airbags.