The Aveo, the smallest Chevrolet, is part of the current trend of sub-compact cars. Its 106 horsepower 1.6-litre Ecotec engine is more economical than high-performance, but it is reliable. To relay this ?power? to the front wheels, two transmissions are available, four-speed automatic, or five-speed automatic. Competing against the Pontiac G3 Wave and Suzuki Swift+, it comes in a hatchback (Aveo5) and sedan versions, the sedan going through aesthetic modifications this year.