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2009 Chevrolet Aveo |
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Price Range $11,965 to $15,365 |
suitable for:
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25 to 27 |
34 |
5 Seats |
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Safety
I was hoping the Aveo5 would have good safety ratings; after all, how far can a car (or a person for that matter) go on just being cute? Alas, safety isn’t the Aveo’s strong suit, so “cute” is the greatest adjective I have to offer you on this car.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash-test ratings for the Aveo5 aren’t great. The best score this car gets is an Acceptable in frontal crash tests, and it gets a Poor — the lowest score — in rear crash tests. So if you’re considering this car for yourself or your teen, I’d encourage you to think again. Who wants Acceptable when cars that have scored Good — the highest score — are available?
The Aveo5 is missing a lot of key safety components: It doesn’t come with side curtain airbags, stability control or traction control. Antilock brakes are optional and cost $440. It does come with front- and side-impact airbags, and a one-year subscription to OnStar’s Safe and Sound plan. That’s it.
FAMILY LIFESTAGE
In Diapers: There’s barely enough room for a rear-facing infant-safety seat, and the cargo space is too small for a large stroller.
In School: It’s a tight squeeze in the backseat, even if your kids aren’t in booster seats anymore.
Teens: This car doesn’t have enough safety features to keep teen drivers safe.
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safety: Ratings
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Side, Rear Seat | |
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Rear overall test | {Poor} |
Front overall test | {Acceptable} |
Side overall test | {Marginal} |
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