zeitgeist57 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/08/chevrolet-aveo-rs-concept-proves-small-hatches-are-ready-for-a-r/ I wouldn't normally comment on a small car, but I gotta hand it to GM...they made a really good looking hatchback that is so close to production ready, I can't imagine it's not going to make it to market. I'm sure it'll have different head/tail light clusters, aaaaaand I'm going to guess the 19" wheels and fattie brakes are an aftermarket option at best. GM could muck it up two ways from this point: 1) Not offer the new Aveo in RS trim, with the pimpity interior and 1.4T/6spd combo, or 2) Price it out of market...any higher than $17-18k is too much, and even then I better get good rolling stock and brakes with that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Agreed. (The door handles will change for production too) The interior looks production ready and similar in style to the Cruze. I really like the look of the gauge cluster. should be a nice rival to the Ford Fiesta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'll probably be beheaded for this as usual, but whatevs... Nice ripoff http://www.auto1.ua/files/news/audi_a1_2010.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Consider that this is the current production Aveo: http://www.chinacartimes.com/wp-content/2007/10/new-chevy-aveo-red.jpg And this is the Beat concept that's been around since 2007: http://media.nextautos.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/chevy-beat008.jpg Now so you see where the design came from? I agree that from that angle the front ends look similar, but that Audi isn't even on the market yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Now so you see where the design came from? I agree that from that angle the front ends look similar, but that Audi isn't even on the market yet. Point taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Point taken Not everything is a ripoff of the amazing Audi cars.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Not everything is a ripoff of the amazing Audi cars.......... You can roll your eyes all you want, but a lot of things are, and they arent just taken from Audi, but German cars in general Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan900 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 To me, it looks a like the new Impreza hatch back. http://wrxfanatics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2009-Subaru-Impreza-08810061990001.jpg But honestly it looks better than the subaru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 lol a new age focus zx3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I have to agree with the Deutsche Krew here...my wife's 2000 Passat has a really cool rounded appearance, but with a flat, low-slung lower line that gives it a real "planted to the pavement" look. It debuted in 1998, and ever since then I've noticed a lot of more pedestrian car models take a similar appearance. Look at the Camry, and tell me (especially the rear end) that it's not emulating a mid '00s Mercedes E-Class. Look at the new Accord, and tell me the trunk doesn't emulate the "Bangle bustle" of the '00 BMW 7-series. The Germans (Europeans) lead the way in styling, most of the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 sharp little car I would DD one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I have to agree with the Deutsche Krew here...my wife's 2000 Passat has a really cool rounded appearance, but with a flat, low-slung lower line that gives it a real "planted to the pavement" look. It debuted in 1998, and ever since then I've noticed a lot of more pedestrian car models take a similar appearance. Look at the Camry, and tell me (especially the rear end) that it's not emulating a mid '00s Mercedes E-Class. Look at the new Accord, and tell me the trunk doesn't emulate the "Bangle bustle" of the '00 BMW 7-series. The Germans (Europeans) lead the way in styling, most of the time... Very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Not sure how I feel about it, although one thing's for sure it looks much much better than the current and past gen Aveo, and WAYYYYYYY better than that gay ass Beat concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Not my thing, but not as bad as I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Knowing GM, they'll make it 25,000 therefore, making it pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Not that bad to be honest, I was expecting worse. Needs to be RWD for sure, but it won't. Erica hates it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I just can't look at something THAT small. The Cobalt we just bought is almost too small. I wonder why someone would want that. It's too small to have much power, and it's based off of a Daewoo chassis that is pathetic to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Needs more AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Were these in Transformers 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Go Ford !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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