What's Wrong With This Picture: No Way That's An Aveo Edition

by Edward Niedermeyer

Published: February 23rd, 2010

what s wrong with this picture no way that s an aveo edition

Kicking Tires calls these “the first official photos of the production version” of the next-generation Chevrolet Aveo. They show a subcompact that’s definitely less showcar-ish than the Aveo RS concept from NAIAS, but is still in the computer-generated “uncanny valley” between the realistic and real. Or maybe I’m just getting used to the idea of a halfway-appealing Aveo.

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Japanese Buick on Feb 24, 2010

I kinda like it but I do have one comment to make: Digital speedos SUCK!!! Digital should be used only for displaying measurements that don't change by 1-2 all the time. Like the time, the temperature, range to empty, etc. When used to display quantities that often fluctuate by a few, they are always winking and changing but not really giving you any useful information for all that distracting activity.

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BklynPete on Feb 24, 2010

@xyzzy: As the former owner of a long-gone Pontiac '87 6000STE, I agree completely about digital instruments. While I loved that car's handling and balance, the dashboard was a nightmare. When the circuits started failing, the repair bills were horrendous. I sold it for $3,500 with 67K miles and counted myself lucky. Don't do this, GM!

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