Chevrolet AVEO with New 1.6-Litre Engine to be Officially Introduced

“Camaro” - the ultimate muscle car from the movie “The Transformers” makes its public debut in Thailand.


Special Sales Offers “Condition to Your Choice” - Customized to suit every style, available for all Chevrolet models.

Chevrolet has officially launched an upgrade to its ‘Compact Car with Big Design’ which comes with increased engine capacity for increased drivability. Accompanying the new AVEO 1.6 is the Thailand debut of the Chevrolet Camaro. Other attractions include a wide range of promotional packages including offers like an affordable down-payments, low interest rates and free first-class insurance.

General Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd., aim to finish the year on a higher note with the introduction of the upgraded Chevrolet AVEO. The compact sedan is now powered by a 1.6-litre engine offering even better power and torque characteristics for increased drivability.

Besides enhanced performance, the 1.6-liter Chevrolet AVEO also boasts a comprehensive array of safety features including ABS with EBD; air bags; immobilizer; security alarm; fog lights (in selected models); a 2-Din sound system; CD/MP3 stereo and Bluetooth; remote electric mirrors; electric rear-seat flips and folds, and many more.
Here is the AVEO price list;
AVEO 1.6 LSX Bt. 644,000
AVEO 1.6 LT Bt. 674,000
AVEO 1.6 SS Bt. 689,000
AVEO 1.6 LUX Bt. 709,000

Mr. Antonio Zara, Chevrolet Thailand’s Vice President of Sales, Marketing and After-sales Service, said “I’m sure the new 1.6-liter Chevrolet AVEO, with its vigorous and enhanced characteristics, as well as its comprehensive range of features that stress on passenger comfort and optimum safety, will be well-received by the motoring public. Those who know the AVEO already know its exceptional cabin space compared with other compact cars in its range. The AVEO 1.6 has been developed specifically to meet the discerning needs of customers.

Apart from the launch of AVEO 1.6, Chevrolet also showcased its range of cars and trucks, including the ever-popular 1.4-liter AVEO, the Chevrolet Optra CNG – in estate and sedan guise; the Chevrolet Colorado and the class-leading Chevrolet Captiva multipurpose SUV.

However, the star attraction was the special showcase of the Chevrolet Camaro, also known as ‘Bumblebee’ to fans of the Transformers movie. Officially seen in Thailand for the first time, the iconic American muscle-car has managed to marry modern design elements with classic Camaro design cues.

Apart from the displays, customers and visitors to Chevrolet’s booth also had access to professional guidance and consultancy services in owning Chevrolet’s quality used cars at the ‘Chevy OK’ counter. The Chevy Finance Service was also available at the booth to ensure speedy and convenient financial services for customer who are interested in Chevrolet’s products – new or used.

Chevrolet also launched a special campaign known as the ‘Condition to Your Choice’, designed to cater to the varied needs and preferences of customers. Under the campaign, customers can choose the package that best fits their requirements. Packages offered under the campaign include 0% interest for payments of over 36 months with a 25% down payment, or 0.99% interest for 36 monthly installments with a 15% down payment. In both cases, customers will receive free one-year first-class car insurance coverage when purchasing a Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Optra, Chevrolet Optra Estate or Chevrolet AVEO. As a bonus, Chevrolet Optra CNG buyers get up to 10,000 baht of free CNG for the first year.

Themed “Transformers”, Chevrolet’s booth also symbolised the setting-off on a journey with the customers. This marks Chevrolet’s core principal of business, which is to put the customer in the centre of everything it does. Meet Chevrolet’s diversified automotive innovations and enjoy special promotional offers at the Thailand Motor Expo from December 2 to 13, 2009 in Challenger Halls 1 to 3, Muang Thong Thani.