The American Asian
Of the half-dozen subcompacts on the market, Chevrolet's Aveo is the only domestic out there - if you're looking at the brand name. Look a little closer at the window sticker and you'll realize that there aren't actually any American subcompacts. The Aveo is just as Asian as the Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Toyota Yaris, and Suzuki SX4, with manufacturing taking place in Bupyong, South Korea.
The Aveo5 doesn't just come from a Korean plant, it's actually a rebadged car from GM's Korean brand, Daewoo. The major Korean automakers, Hyundai and Kia, have made major strides in both reliability and perceived quality in recent years. The same can't be said for Daewoo, and while both the exterior and interior may belie that the Aveo5 is truly a Daewoo, GM still hasn't figured out how to mask that truth in the driving experience.... Read full article